Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Monday that Deputy Attorney Todd Blanche is scheduled to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in the coming days. This meeting comes amidst a backdrop of increasing pressure from lawmakers who are advocating for Maxwell to provide testimony regarding her relationship with Epstein.
In a statement shared by Bondi on social media platform X, Blanche emphasized that President Trump has instructed the release of all credible evidence related to the Epstein case. "If Ghislaine Maxwell has information about anyone who has committed crimes against victims, the FBI and the DOJ will hear what she has to say," Blanche asserted.
Blanche reiterated the joint statement issued by the Justice Department and FBI on July 6, which declared that no additional files concerning Epstein would be released and confirmed that there is no existing client list associated with him. "Our recent thorough review of the files maintained by the FBI in the Epstein case found no evidence that could warrant an investigation against uncharged third parties," Blanche explained.
As discussions about Maxwell intensify, the DOJ is actively opposing her attempts to appeal her conviction for conspiring with Epstein to facilitate the sexual abuse of underage girls. David Oscar Markus, Maxwell's appellate counsel, acknowledged to ABC News that they are currently in negotiations with the government. "I can confirm that we are in discussions with the government, and that Ghislaine will always testify truthfully," Markus stated, expressing gratitude to President Trump for his commitment to bring transparency to this case.
In 2022, Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of sex trafficking and several other charges, leading to a 20-year prison sentence. Recently, President Trump directed the DOJ to release all Grand Jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein, contingent on court approval. The DOJ's filing, which was signed by both Bondi and Blanche, seeks to have the court deem the Epstein and Maxwell cases as matters of public interest, urging the release of associated grand jury transcripts and the lifting of preexisting protective orders.
The upcoming meeting between Deputy Attorney Todd Blanche and Ghislaine Maxwell could potentially yield significant insights into the Epstein case, as both the FBI and DOJ remain committed to uncovering the truth. As developments unfold, the public and lawmakers alike will be watching closely for any revelations that may come from Maxwell’s testimony.
