Justice Department seeks meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell amid growing pressure to release Epstein-related materials
The US Justice Department has requested Ghislaine Maxwell, an associate of Jeffrey Epstein, to discuss her knowledge with prosecutors.
According to Reuters, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche anticipates meeting with her shortly.Maxwell’s meeting request arises amid pressure on Attorney General Pam Bondi to disclose more documents related to Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial.
Two federal judges have set a July 29 deadline for the Justice Department to provide compelling arguments for unsealing records from the criminal cases of Epstein and Maxwell.
Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence after her 2021 conviction for sex trafficking.
Blanche stated that if Maxwell has information about wrongdoing, both the FBI and DOJ are willing to listen. Trump’s supporters have urged the release of more evidence from the Justice Department.
Trump’s Pressure
Maxwell’s lawyer confirmed discussions with the government, emphasizing her commitment to testify truthfully. Despite ongoing legal challenges, Maxwell has appealed her conviction to the U.S. Supreme Court.
