Maxwell v. United States
Certiorari Denied
Petition for certiorari denied on October 6, 2025.
Issue
Whether, under Santobello v. New York and common principles of contract interpretation, promise on behalf of the “United States” or the “Government” that is made by a U.S. Attorney in one district binds federal prosecutors in other districts.
Jan 15, 2025Application (24A709) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from February 23, 2025 to April 10, 2025, submitted to Justice Sotomayor.
Jan 21, 2025Application (24A709) granted by Justice Sotomayor extending the time to file until April 10, 2025.
Apr 10, 2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due May 14, 2025)May 7, 2025Motion to extend the time to file a response from May 14, 2025 to June 13, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.May 8, 2025Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including June 13, 2025.
May 9, 2025Brief amicus curiae of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers filed.Jun 6, 2025Motion to extend the time to file a response from June 13, 2025 to July 14, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.Jun 9, 2025Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is further extended to and including July 14, 2025.
Jul 14, 2025Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.Jul 28, 2025Reply of petitioner Ghislaine Maxwell filed. (Distributed)Jul 30, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/29/2025.
Oct 6, 2025Petition DENIED.
Recommended Citation: Maxwell v. United States, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/maxwell-v-united-states-2/