Washington — Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney shared that she provided detailed responses to all of the questions posed during her meetings with Todd Blanche, a prominent official at the Justice Department. This engagement lasted two days.
According to her lawyer, David Oscar Markus, Maxwell was being interrogated about nearly 100 different individuals. He noted, “She addressed inquiries about everyone and was open throughout the questioning.”
Markus continued, “They were thorough, asking about literally everything you could think of — every aspect was covered.”
Currently serving a 20-year sentence for facilitating Epstein’s abuse of minors, Maxwell met with Blanche at the U.S. attorney’s office in Tallahassee on Thursday and Friday.
Blanche indicated that more information regarding the outcomes of their discussions will be disclosed by the Justice Department “when the time is right.”
The Trump administration has found itself under fire concerning its approach to the Epstein scandal, particularly as officials, including Donald Trump, have repeatedly called for transparency on the issue. However, a recent evaluation from the Justice Department found no evidence of Epstein having a “client list” and reaffirmed the circumstances surrounding his death in jail by suicide in 2019, which occurred just after federal sex trafficking charges were filed against him.
This conclusion has frustrated those advocating for allegations of hidden information regarding Epstein’s list of powerful associates.
Trump has made efforts to detach himself from Epstein, a former acquaintance, labeling the situation a “hoax.”
On Friday, Trump also stated that he hadn’t considered granting a pardon to Maxwell. “It’s not something I am actively thinking about right now,” he informed reporters prior to his departure for Scotland. “While it’s within my authority, it hasn’t crossed my mind.”
Maxwell’s legal team indicated they have not sought reciprocal arrangements from the administration in exchange for her testimony, although they would welcome any leniency. Markus added, “We haven’t reached out to the president or his office concerning a pardon yet. This morning, the president acknowledged his pardon power, and we hope he chooses to use it wisely and justly.”
This week, Maxwell received a subpoena from the House Oversight Committee, seeking her testimony next month. Markus mentioned they have yet to determine if she will comply with the questioning.
Ashley Dickey contributed reporting.
