Washington — Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer revealed that the former partner of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein answered “every single question” during her two-day meeting with Todd Blanche, a top Justice Department official.
Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus, stated that she was asked about “roughly 100 different people” and didn’t hold anything back during the interview.
“She answered questions about everybody,” Markus said on Friday.
The meetings, held at the U.S. attorney’s office in Tallahassee, have sparked speculation about a potential pardon for Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in helping Epstein recruit, groom, and abuse underage girls.
Blanche, the deputy attorney general, hinted that the Justice Department would share more about what they learned from the meetings “at the appropriate time.”
Trump Administration Struggles to Address Epstein Case Backlash
The Trump administration has faced criticism for its handling of Epstein’s case, with many officials, including President Trump, pressing for the release of more details.
A recent Justice Department review concluded that Epstein did not have a “client list” and confirmed he died by suicide in 2019 in jail, shortly after he was indicted on federal sex trafficking charges.
These conclusions have angered those who believe the files have been concealed to protect Epstein’s alleged list of prominent clients.
President Trump has tried to distance himself from Epstein, who was once a friend, and has called the controversy a “hoax.”
When asked about a potential pardon for Maxwell, Trump said he hadn’t thought about it.
“It’s something I haven’t thought about,” he told reporters before leaving for Scotland. “I’m allowed to do it, but it’s something I have not thought about.”
Maxwell’s lawyer stated that they haven’t asked for anything from the administration in return for her testimony, but they would welcome “any relief.”
“We haven’t spoken to the president or anybody about a pardon just yet,” he said. “The president this morning said he had the power to do so. We hope he exercises that power in the right and just way.”
Maxwell was subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee, which wants her to testify next month.