Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers asked a federal appeals court Tuesday to overturn her conviction and prison sentence for helping disgraced late financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls on the premise that she was shielded under a plea deal prosecutors previously struck with Epstein. Maxwell's attorney, Arthur Aidala, explains why Epstein's plea deal shouldn't affect his client. #JeffreyEpstein #GhislaneMaxwell #crime Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all America. More from NewsNation: newsnationnow.com Get our app: trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: trib.al/Vu0Ikij