The US Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files is facing renewed scrutiny after a CBS News investigation identified references to classified material and gaps in document numbering that may point to records missing from the public release. The findings raise questions about the completeness of the disclosure process and come just a week before the November 3 US midterms, where US President Donald Trump's party faces the challenge of retaining control of the US House of Representatives. Furthermore, it comes on the heels of a report by the House Judiciary Committee Democrats, which lays out what they call "the case against Donald Trump emerging in the Epstein Files and DOJ's desperate efforts to cover it up". The report calls for an independent special counsel to investigate the president, Attorney General Todd Blanche's alleged conflicts of interest, and the Justice Department's reluctance to share evidence with state and foreign law enforcement.Attorney General Todd Blanche has previously said the DOJ was not withholding Epstein records on national security grounds. Yet documents reviewed by CBS News indicate that the Office of the Deputy Attorney General received material labelled as classified in March 2025. An email from the FBI’s National Security Classification Operations Unit also referred to three documents that “remain classified”. Their contents and the reasons for their classification remain unclear.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/don-s-best-friend-epstein-trump-accused-of-rape-by-ex-miss-switzerland-beatrice-keul-alleges-trump-raped-her-in-1993-democrats-report-1793069124230">Trump accused of 'brutal' rape by ex-Miss Switzerland; Beatrice Keul alleges 'Don's best friend' Epstein facilitated assault in 1993</a><h2>Document numbers reveal gaps</h2>According to the DOJ, it collected approximately six million pages related to Epstein. However, the so-called Epstein file dump, till date, consists of only around three million files. In January, the department confirmed that after reviewing the material for duplication, legal privilege and relevance, its total production under the Epstein Files Transparency Act had reached nearly 3.5 million pages.CBS analysed the numbering systems attached to the released records, including Bates numbers used to organise documents in legal proceedings. Its review found gaps in sequences associated with financial records, bank documents and emails.One example involved a collection of roughly 4,500 images of checks linked to Epstein’s accounts. The analysis identified 66 apparently missing check images. CBS also found gaps in an earlier numbering sequence covering emails involving Epstein, his associates, assistant Lesley Groff and convicted associate Ghislaine Maxwell.However, gaps in numbering do not, by themselves, establish why records were removed. Some email exchanges may have been excluded as duplicates during processing, while mistakes are another possible explanation.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democrats-allege-desperate-efforts-to-cover-up-trump-s-involvement-in-jeffrey-epstein-sex-crimes-release-50-page-report-1793079539061">Democrats allege 'desperate efforts to cover up' Trump's involvement in Jeffrey Epstein sex crimes, release 50-page report</a><h2>DOJ faces questions over withheld material</h2>The department has maintained that material not released falls into categories including duplicate records, privileged documents and material unrelated to Epstein or the cases covered by the law. Its public explanation also cites legal restrictions designed to protect victims and other sensitive information. However, notably, a shameful debacle the DOJ had to face earlier this year included the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/epstein-files-debacle-doj-exposes-nude-victims-in-catastrophic-file-dump-but-remembers-to-redact-trump-s-face-1770021222053">release of nude photos of victims, including minors</a>, even as all instances of US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-photo-vanishes-from-epstein-files-then-reappears-doj-claims-it-was-deleted-out-of-an-abundance-of-caution-sparks-cover-up-claims-1766368755262">Donald Trump's face were removed from the Epstein files dump</a>.Former US attorney Barbara McQuade questioned the apparent gaps in financial records, telling CBS that such records were not a permissible category for removal under the law. "It's the reason you have Bates numbers, so you notice something like that," she said.Journalist Katie Phang has separately sued the DOJ, seeking further disclosures and an explanation of redactions and removals. She is also asking the court to appoint a special master to review the files. The DOJ, as per the report, is appealing rulings made in Phang's favour.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterms-2026-dead-for-years-paedophile-jeffrey-epstein-finds-mention-in-over-500-campaign-ads-texas-alone-spent-10-million-1792839624663">US Midterms 2026: Dead for years, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein finds mention in over 500 campaign ads; Texas alone spent $10 million</a>"If it wasn't intentional, then was it gross negligence? Were you just lazy? If it was intentional, then I think there's [expletive] there that they don't want people to see," Phang told CBS News. "My speculation runs an entire spectrum of reaction — but at the end of the day it just makes the DOJ look bad," Phang told CBS. &nbsp;<h2>Mistakes or malicious errors? When DOJ accepted removing photos of Trump ally</h2>The DOJ has acknowledged errors in its handling of the files, including the removal and subsequent restoration of a photograph of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick visiting Epstein’s island in 2012. Notably, the image contradicted Lutnick's claim about his contact with the paedophile.For now, the central question remains whether the unexplained gaps reflect duplication, processing errors or records that should have been disclosed but were hidden from the public.

A CBS News investigation has identified references to classified material and gaps in the released Epstein files, raising fresh questions about the US Justice Department’s transparency. Here's all you need to know about the latest Trump DOJ-Epstein files controversy.

The US Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files is facing renewed scrutiny after a CBS News investigation identified references to classified material and gaps in document numbering that may point to records missing from the public release. The findings raise questions about the completeness of the disclosure process and come just a week before the November 3 US midterms, where US President Donald Trump's party faces the challenge of retaining control of the US House of Representatives. Furthermore, it comes on the heels of a report by the House Judiciary Committee Democrats, which lays out what they call "the case against Donald Trump emerging in the Epstein Files and DOJ's desperate efforts to cover it up". The report calls for an independent special counsel to investigate the president, Attorney General Todd Blanche's alleged conflicts of interest, and the Justice Department's reluctance to share evidence with state and foreign law enforcement. Attorney General Todd Blanche has previously said the DOJ was not withholding Epstein records on national security grounds. Yet documents reviewed by CBS News indicate that the Office of the Deputy Attorney General received material labelled as classified in March 2025. An email from the FBI’s National Security Classification Operations Unit also referred to three documents that “remain classified”. Their contents and the reasons for their classification remain unclear. Also read | Trump accused of 'brutal' rape by ex-Miss Switzerland; Beatrice Keul alleges 'Don's best friend' Epstein facilitated assault in 1993 Document numbers reveal gaps According to the DOJ, it collected approximately six million pages related to Epstein. However, the so-called Epstein file dump, till date, consists of only around three million files. In January, the department confirmed that after reviewing the material for duplication, legal privilege and relevance, its total production under the Epstein Files Transparency Act had reached nearly 3.5 million pages. CBS analysed the numbering systems attached to the released records, including Bates numbers used to organise documents in legal proceedings. Its review found gaps in sequences associated with financial records, bank documents and emails. One example involved a collection of roughly 4,500 images of checks linked to Epstein’s accounts. The analysis identified 66 apparently missing check images. CBS also found gaps in an earlier numbering sequence covering emails involving Epstein, his associates, assistant Lesley Groff and convicted associate Ghislaine Maxwell. However, gaps in numbering do not, by themselves, establish why records were removed. Some email exchanges may have been excluded as duplicates during processing, while mistakes are another possible explanation. Also read | Democrats allege 'desperate efforts to cover up' Trump's involvement in Jeffrey Epstein sex crimes, release 50-page report DOJ faces questions over withheld material The department has maintained that material not released falls into categories including duplicate records, privileged documents and material unrelated to Epstein or the cases covered by the law. Its public explanation also cites legal restrictions designed to protect victims and other sensitive information. However, notably, a shameful debacle the DOJ had to face earlier this year included the release of nude photos of victims, including minors, even as all instances of US President Donald Trump's face were removed from the Epstein files dump. Former US attorney Barbara McQuade questioned the apparent gaps in financial records, telling CBS that such records were not a permissible category for removal under the law. "It's the reason you have Bates numbers, so you notice something like that," she said. Journalist Katie Phang has separately sued the DOJ, seeking further disclosures and an explanation of redactions and removals. She is also asking the court to appoint a special master to review the files. The DOJ, as per the report, is appealing rulings made in Phang's favour. Also read | US Midterms 2026: Dead for years, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein finds mention in over 500 campaign ads; Texas alone spent $10 million "If it wasn't intentional, then was it gross negligence? Were you just lazy? If it was intentional, then I think there's [expletive] there that they don't want people to see," Phang told CBS News. "My speculation runs an entire spectrum of reaction — but at the end of the day it just makes the DOJ look bad," Phang told CBS. Mistakes or malicious errors? When DOJ accepted removing photos of Trump ally The DOJ has acknowledged errors in its handling of the files, including the removal and subsequent restoration of a photograph of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick visiting Epstein’s island in 2012. Notably, the image contradicted Lutnick's claim about his contact with the paedophile. For now, the central question remains whether the unexplained gaps reflect duplication, processing errors or records that should have been disclosed but were hidden from the public.

A CBS News investigation has identified references to classified material and gaps in the released Epstein files, raising fresh questions about the US Justice Department’s transparency. Here's all you need to know about the latest Trump DOJ-Epstein files controversy.

'Gross negligence' or something else? DOJ Epstein files release faces fresh scrutiny after investigation spots unexplained gaps and redactions

A new tranche of documents from a lawsuit filed against Ghislaine Maxwell more than a decade ago could soon be released, according to a report by Mediaite. A Manhattan Federal Court judge has agreed to unseal these files, Miami Herald reporter Julie &nbsp;Brown said in a post on Substack. The late Virginia Roberts Giuffre had filed a defamation lawsuit after Maxwell accused her of fabricating the sex trafficking allegations against Jeffrey Epstein, former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and others.&nbsp;The outlet and Brown have been engaged in a battle to unseal the case files from Giuffre's lawsuit. "The lawsuit was settled in early 2017. I had been told the discovery contained damning evidence against Epstein, Maxwell and other men, and that it was worth trying to get the courts to unseal the documents on the grounds that they were never properly sealed in the first place," Brown wrote.&nbsp;She added that "judicial records by law are supposed to be open to the public", but former judge Robert Sweet, who passed away some time ago, issued a blanket sealing on all the documents because of "sensitive" and "private" information. The files include "hearings and judicial decisions, along with voluminous evidence that Virginia presented to show that Epstein and Maxwell were operating an underage sex trafficking operation, she wrote.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-cami-clark-anthropic-ceo-s-wife-found-in-epstein-emails-asking-him-to-invest-in-porn-business-1786857173215">Who is Cami Clark? Anthropic CEO's wife found in Epstein emails asking him to invest in porn business</a><h2>Brown lashes out against the sealing</h2>"This is not the way sealing is supposed to happen, however. Each document that the lawyers want sealed has to be examined, and those requesting it be sealed must provide legal justification to the judge for doing so. This wasn't done in this case," Brown said in her post.&nbsp;Maxwell has been trying to prevent the release of the files, but her bid was dismissed by Judge Loretta Preska, who noted that "Epstein Files Transparency Act superseded any earlier grand jury arguments," Brown wrote.&nbsp;Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison in December 2021 for sex trafficking and other crimes. Giuffre died at the age of 41 in April 2025 at her home in Australia. &nbsp;

Vouminous case files from a lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell could soon be unsealed following an order. Virginia Roberts Giuffre had sued them in 2015 after the latter claimed she was lying about the sex trafficking allegations. 

A new tranche of documents from a lawsuit filed against Ghislaine Maxwell more than a decade ago could soon be released, according to a report by Mediaite. A Manhattan Federal Court judge has agreed to unseal these files, Miami Herald reporter Julie Brown said in a post on Substack. The late Virginia Roberts Giuffre had filed a defamation lawsuit after Maxwell accused her of fabricating the sex trafficking allegations against Jeffrey Epstein, former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and others. The outlet and Brown have been engaged in a battle to unseal the case files from Giuffre's lawsuit. "The lawsuit was settled in early 2017. I had been told the discovery contained damning evidence against Epstein, Maxwell and other men, and that it was worth trying to get the courts to unseal the documents on the grounds that they were never properly sealed in the first place," Brown wrote. She added that "judicial records by law are supposed to be open to the public", but former judge Robert Sweet, who passed away some time ago, issued a blanket sealing on all the documents because of "sensitive" and "private" information. The files include "hearings and judicial decisions, along with voluminous evidence that Virginia presented to show that Epstein and Maxwell were operating an underage sex trafficking operation, she wrote. Also Read: Who is Cami Clark? Anthropic CEO's wife found in Epstein emails asking him to invest in porn business Brown lashes out against the sealing "This is not the way sealing is supposed to happen, however. Each document that the lawyers want sealed has to be examined, and those requesting it be sealed must provide legal justification to the judge for doing so. This wasn't done in this case," Brown said in her post. Maxwell has been trying to prevent the release of the files, but her bid was dismissed by Judge Loretta Preska, who noted that "Epstein Files Transparency Act superseded any earlier grand jury arguments," Brown wrote. Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison in December 2021 for sex trafficking and other crimes. Giuffre died at the age of 41 in April 2025 at her home in Australia.

Vouminous case files from a lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell could soon be unsealed following an order. Virginia Roberts Giuffre had sued them in 2015 after the latter claimed she was lying about the sex trafficking allegations.&nbsp;

Explosive 2015 case files with 'sensitive' and 'private' information about Epstein and Maxwell set to be unsealed

Ghislaine Maxwell, the close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has alleged that recently released documents related to the sex offender have revealed evidence that suggests her rights were violated in the case that led to her imprisonment. In a new court filing, Maxwell said that her constitutional rights were violated during the investigation and prosecution. She was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison for helping the late financier sexually abuse teenage girls.The former British socialite and girlfriend of Epstein claimed that the lawyers representing accusers acted as extensions of the government, influencing the case against her in ways that violated due process protections.<h2>Bid to overturn 2021 conviction</h2>Maxwell was convicted in 2021 on charges related to recruiting and grooming underage girls for Epstein, the disgraced financier who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges. She is now seeking a writ of habeas corpus, a legal mechanism used to challenge the lawfulness of detention.In her petition, Maxwell has argued that the newly released records suggest that prosecutors failed to do “any real investigation of their own” and relied on outside parties, leading to “misrepresentations to judges and the jury resulting in an unsafe conviction.” Maxwell also alleged gaps in the testimonies of witnesses and government suppression of evidence.<h2>Prosecutors reject Maxwell’s claims</h2>Federal prosecutors strongly dispute her arguments. According to Attorney Jay Clayton in Manhattan, whose office handled Maxwell’s prosecution, he argued that most of her claims were submitted after the legal deadline. He said the remaining arguments relied on speculation, misrepresented facts or legal principles, and did not demonstrate that she was denied a fair trial.“In short, the defendant – for multiple, independent reasons – utterly fails to carry her burden to overturn her proper conviction and just sentence,” Clayton said ‌in a ⁠court filing released on Wednesday (Jun 24).

Ghislaine Maxwell is seeking to overturn her 2021 conviction, claiming newly released Epstein files show violations of her constitutional rights. Prosecutors have dismissed the allegations.

Ghislaine Maxwell, the close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has alleged that recently released documents related to the sex offender have revealed evidence that suggests her rights were violated in the case that led to her imprisonment. In a new court filing, Maxwell said that her constitutional rights were violated during the investigation and prosecution. She was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison for helping the late financier sexually abuse teenage girls. The former British socialite and girlfriend of Epstein claimed that the lawyers representing accusers acted as extensions of the government, influencing the case against her in ways that violated due process protections. Bid to overturn 2021 conviction Maxwell was convicted in 2021 on charges related to recruiting and grooming underage girls for Epstein, the disgraced financier who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges. She is now seeking a writ of habeas corpus, a legal mechanism used to challenge the lawfulness of detention. In her petition, Maxwell has argued that the newly released records suggest that prosecutors failed to do “any real investigation of their own” and relied on outside parties, leading to “misrepresentations to judges and the jury resulting in an unsafe conviction.” Maxwell also alleged gaps in the testimonies of witnesses and government suppression of evidence. Prosecutors reject Maxwell’s claims Federal prosecutors strongly dispute her arguments. According to Attorney Jay Clayton in Manhattan, whose office handled Maxwell’s prosecution, he argued that most of her claims were submitted after the legal deadline. He said the remaining arguments relied on speculation, misrepresented facts or legal principles, and did not demonstrate that she was denied a fair trial. “In short, the defendant – for multiple, independent reasons – utterly fails to carry her burden to overturn her proper conviction and just sentence,” Clayton said ‌in a ⁠court filing released on Wednesday (Jun 24).

Ghislaine Maxwell is seeking to overturn her 2021 conviction, claiming newly released Epstein files show violations of her constitutional rights. Prosecutors have dismissed the allegations.

Ghislaine Maxwell claims Epstein files revealed flaws in her conviction case

Tech billionaire Bill Gates appeared voluntarily before a congressional committee in Washington to answer questions about his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gates said he hoped his testimony would assist efforts to deliver justice for victims. His ties to Epstein have faced renewed scrutiny after millions of pages of investigative documents were released by the US Department of Justice. Gates has denied any wrongdoing, while acknowledging that meeting Epstein was a mistake and a lapse in judgement.

Bill Gates Flew in Jeffrey Epstein's Plane, But Knows Nothing Of His Crimes?

Bill Gates was scheduled to appear before Congress on Wednesday as it investigates ​the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, highlighting the billionaire's contacts with the convicted ‌sex offender who ensnared women and girls from poor or unstable backgrounds.
The Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O), opens new tab founder will testify privately to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which is investigating possible federal mismanagement in the cases against Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell and related ​issues.


Microsoft Founder Bill Gates Testifies to US House Committee Investigating Epstein

The convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence, has sent a mystery USB drive to the Department of Justice, almost a week after First Lady Melania Trump’s surprise statement denying personal ties to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. The drive was sent via FedEx on April 16 to the US Attorney Jay Clayton in support of her appeal against the 20-year sentence, reported The Swamp, The Daily Beast Substack. The delivery has sparked intense public and political speculation due to its timing and the secretive nature of its contents.<h2>What was on the USB Drive?</h2>The specific content of the drive has not been made public. Though the Federal prosecutor has provided a summary of the content to the court, in a letter, he reported that Maxwell claimed to have presented 50 new exhibits containing "substantial new evidence" to argue that her trial was unfair, but Clayton suggested that the package had only 33. Clayton described her claims as “duplicative and meritless” but requested time till June 5 to respond.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palantir-manifesto-ai-militarisation-technofascism-debate-1776774249138">Palantir's manifesto calls for AI militarisation, critics call it dystopian and 'technofascism’</a><h2>Why is it mysterious, and is Maxwell getting remission?</h2>The content of the drive and its timing following the surprising denial by the First Lady, Melania Trump, about any personal ties with the Maxwell and Epstein have driven speculation about coordination and quid pro quo. Notably, there were several mentions of Melania Trump in the Epstein documents revealed by the DOJ in subsequent batches in late 2025 and early 2026, and there was political controversy over redactions and withheld names.Maxwell has long argued that the jurors in her trial failed to disclose their own history of sexual abuse during jury selection, which compromised their objectivity. While the 2007 Non Prosecution Agreement made by Jeffrey Epstein with Florida prosecutors should have given her blanket immunity. She also claims that witnesses lied under oath in the Giuffre vs Maxwell civil lawsuit trial, which became the basis of the criminal trial against Maxwell.&nbsp;In a recent Politico report, Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus, said there was "a good chance and for good reason that (Maxwell) would get a pardon' from President Donald Trump."

A mystery USB drive sent by Ghislaine Maxwell to US authorities is fueling speculation about new evidence, political connections, and even a possible pardon. Here’s what we know so far about the latest twist in the Epstein case.

The convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence, has sent a mystery USB drive to the Department of Justice, almost a week after First Lady Melania Trump’s surprise statement denying personal ties to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. The drive was sent via FedEx on April 16 to the US Attorney Jay Clayton in support of her appeal against the 20-year sentence, reported The Swamp, The Daily Beast Substack. The delivery has sparked intense public and political speculation due to its timing and the secretive nature of its contents. What was on the USB Drive? The specific content of the drive has not been made public. Though the Federal prosecutor has provided a summary of the content to the court, in a letter, he reported that Maxwell claimed to have presented 50 new exhibits containing "substantial new evidence" to argue that her trial was unfair, but Clayton suggested that the package had only 33. Clayton described her claims as “duplicative and meritless” but requested time till June 5 to respond. Also Read: Palantir's manifesto calls for AI militarisation, critics call it dystopian and 'technofascism’ Why is it mysterious, and is Maxwell getting remission? The content of the drive and its timing following the surprising denial by the First Lady, Melania Trump, about any personal ties with the Maxwell and Epstein have driven speculation about coordination and quid pro quo. Notably, there were several mentions of Melania Trump in the Epstein documents revealed by the DOJ in subsequent batches in late 2025 and early 2026, and there was political controversy over redactions and withheld names. Maxwell has long argued that the jurors in her trial failed to disclose their own history of sexual abuse during jury selection, which compromised their objectivity. While the 2007 Non Prosecution Agreement made by Jeffrey Epstein with Florida prosecutors should have given her blanket immunity. She also claims that witnesses lied under oath in the Giuffre vs Maxwell civil lawsuit trial, which became the basis of the criminal trial against Maxwell. In a recent Politico report, Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus, said there was "a good chance and for good reason that (Maxwell) would get a pardon' from President Donald Trump."

A mystery USB drive sent by Ghislaine Maxwell to US authorities is fueling speculation about new evidence, political connections, and even a possible pardon. Here’s what we know so far about the latest twist in the Epstein case.

Ghislaine Maxwell's mysterious USB drive to DOJ- Is commutation next?

US First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday (Apr 9) shocked the world with a public statement denying any linkages with sex offender, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. In a televised address, the FLOTUS denied any meaningful relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. She insisted that she "never had" any relationship with the sex offenders and said that she had "no knowledge" of Epstein's criminal activity when they met. Soon after, the internet erupted with conspiracy theories about the timing of Melania's address. Internet sleuths claim that the bombshell statement may be the FLOTUS "getting ahead" of a big scandal. Here's all you need to know.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-wow-what-a-hot-piece-of-a-melania-trump-denies-epstein-and-maxwell-ties-but-these-emails-complicate-that-story-fact-check-1775783396467">'Wow, what a hot piece of a**': Melania Trump denies Epstein and Maxwell ties, but THESE emails complicate that story | FACT CHECK</a>&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article.<h2>What did Melania Trump say about Epstein and Maxwell?</h2>The First Lady unequivocally said that "the lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today." She noted that "fake images and statements" about her and Epstein had been spreading on social media for years. Melania also denied that Epstein had introduced her to Donald Trump and claimed that she met her husband two years before she ever encountered Epstein. Reports suggest that the two met independently in September 1998 at a New York Fashion Week party at the Kit Kat Club in Manhattan, hosted by Paolo Zampolli.She also stated she had never been on Epstein's plane, never visited his private island, did not know about his abuse of victims, and was never involved "in any capacity." On Maxwell, she said she had no relationship with her either.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">First Lady Melania Trump’s Statement <a href="https://t.co/fSEz24NEyg">pic.twitter.com/fSEz24NEyg</a>&mdash; First Lady Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/FLOTUS/status/2042330778483270008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What are they trying to hide?</h2>While Melania did not specify what prompted the statement or which particular allegations she was responding to, the internet has some theories. Users online speculated that the FLOTUS was trying to "get ahead" of a bigger scandal.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fact-check-did-macron-post-a-video-of-jeffrey-epstein-kissing-melania-trump-truth-behind-the-viral-clip-1775806317213">FACT CHECK: Did Macron post a video of Jeffrey Epstein kissing Melania Trump? Truth behind the viral clip</a>"I think the reason Melania is getting ahead of it is Amanda Ungaro, model, Epstein survivor, &amp; mother of a child shared w P. Zampoli (who was part of introducing M to Trump at Kit Kat club) is now publicly calling her out. Zampoli also called ICE on Amanda &amp; had her deported," said one user posting screenshots of posts by a X account by the name Amanda Ungaro.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I think the reason Melania is getting ahead of it is Amanda Ungaro, model, Epstein survivor, & mother of a child shared w P. Zampoli, (who was part of introducing M to Trump at Kit Kat club) is now publicly calling her out. Zampoli also called ICE on Amanda & had her deported👀👇 <a href="https://t.co/fIjdxUdNub">https://t.co/fIjdxUdNub</a> <a href="https://t.co/5jExnmv5j0">pic.twitter.com/5jExnmv5j0</a>— Susan♀️🇺🇦 (@ifudontlike2bad) <a href="https://twitter.com/ifudontlike2bad/status/2042439341176459299?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Brazilian model has previously claimed knowledge of Epstein's murky dealings. Ungaro, who has a son with Italian businessman Paolo Zampolli, the man at whose September 1998, New York Fashion Week party at the Kit Kat Club in Manhattan Melania and Donald Trump reportedly met.Political analyst Ahmed Baba speculated that something big may be "about to drop". On X, he wrote, “This was so random. To my knowledge, there was no notable discourse recently about Melania’s ties to Epstein. All eyes have been on the Iran war. What prompted this? Is something about to drop? Seems to me the First Lady just injected Epstein back into the news cycle unprompted.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This was so random. To my knowledge, there was no notable discourse recently about Melania's ties to Epstein. All eyes have been on the Iran War. What prompted this? Is something about to drop? Seems to me the First Lady just injected Epstein back into the news cycle unprompted. <a href="https://t.co/MBcUhW84yK">https://t.co/MBcUhW84yK</a>— Ahmed Baba (@AhmedBaba_) <a href="https://twitter.com/AhmedBaba_/status/2042313752616329625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Gabe Fleshier, the journalist behind Wake Up To Politics, echoed the confusion, saying “Who at the White House thought it was a good idea to resurrect the Epstein story right now? Or did FLOTUS just want to say this, and no one could overrule her?”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I’m so confused by this. Who at the White House thought it was a good idea to resurrect the Epstein story right now? Or did FLOTUS just want to say this, and no one could overrule her? Was anybody talking about Epstein and Melania in the last few days before this? Is this an… <a href="https://t.co/Z1gaSxbW9X">https://t.co/Z1gaSxbW9X</a>— Gabe Fleisher (@WakeUp2Politics) <a href="https://twitter.com/WakeUp2Politics/status/2042314932595704009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Why did Melania Trump break her silence on Epstein now? After the FLOTUS firmly denied any links to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, online speculation exploded over the timing.

Is this damage control or coincidence? Scroll down to read more.

US First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday (Apr 9) shocked the world with a public statement denying any linkages with sex offender, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. In a televised address, the FLOTUS denied any meaningful relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. She insisted that she "never had" any relationship with the sex offenders and said that she had "no knowledge" of Epstein's criminal activity when they met. Soon after, the internet erupted with conspiracy theories about the timing of Melania's address. Internet sleuths claim that the bombshell statement may be the FLOTUS "getting ahead" of a big scandal. Here's all you need to know. Also read | 'Wow, what a hot piece of a**': Melania Trump denies Epstein and Maxwell ties, but THESE emails complicate that story | FACT CHECK Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article. What did Melania Trump say about Epstein and Maxwell? The First Lady unequivocally said that "the lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today." She noted that "fake images and statements" about her and Epstein had been spreading on social media for years. Melania also denied that Epstein had introduced her to Donald Trump and claimed that she met her husband two years before she ever encountered Epstein. Reports suggest that the two met independently in September 1998 at a New York Fashion Week party at the Kit Kat Club in Manhattan, hosted by Paolo Zampolli. She also stated she had never been on Epstein's plane, never visited his private island, did not know about his abuse of victims, and was never involved "in any capacity." On Maxwell, she said she had no relationship with her either.

Why did Melania Trump break her silence on Epstein now? After the FLOTUS firmly denied any links to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, online speculation exploded over the timing.Is this damage control or coincidence? Scroll down to read more.

White House trying to get ahead of a big scandal? Internet erupts with conspiracy theories as Melania Trump denies ties with Epstein, Maxwell

US First Lady Melania Trump, in a public statement on Thursday (Apr 9), denied any meaningful relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. She insisted that she "never had" any relationship with the sex offenders and said that she had "no knowledge" of Epstein's criminal activity when they met. However, within hours of her surprise statement, a 2002 email released in the Justice Department's final tranche of Epstein documents was circulating widely online, raising questions about at least one of those claims. Here's a fact check.&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article.<h3>What Melania Trump said</h3>The First Lady was unequivocal. "The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today," she said, adding that "fake images and statements" about her and Epstein had been spreading on social media for years. She denied that Epstein had introduced her to Donald Trump and claimed that she met her husband two years before she ever encountered Epstein. Reports suggest that the two met independently in September 1998 at a New York Fashion Week party at the Kit Kat Club in Manhattan, hosted by Paolo Zampolli.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/artemis-ii-astronauts-stuck-pooping-in-special-bags-after-23-million-toilet-gets-clogged-1775713143337">Artemis II: Astronauts stuck using 'special bags' as $23 million toilet gets clogged</a>She also stated she had never been on Epstein's plane, never visited his private island, did not know about his abuse of victims, and was never involved "in any capacity." On Maxwell, she said she had no relationship with her either.Melania did not specify what prompted the statement or which particular allegations she was responding to, though photographs of Donald and Melania Trump alongside Epstein and Maxwell at Mar-a-Lago have circulated for years. She also called on Congress to hold public hearings allowing Epstein's survivors to testify under oath.<h2>Internet fact check's Melania's 'never had' a relationship with Epstein or Maxwell claim</h2>Almost immediately after the statement went public, users online pointed to a document from the Justice Department's Epstein file release: a 2002 email addressed to "Dear G", widely interpreted as Ghislaine Maxwell, with the sender's identity redacted.The email reads: "Dear G! How are you? Nice story about JE in NY mag. You look great on the picture. I know you are very busy flying all over the world. How was Palm Beach? I cannot wait to go down. Give me a call when you are back in NY. Have a great time! Love, Melania."The tone, "dear G," a request to call, and the sign-off "love" struck many as inconsistent with Melania's claim of having no relationship with Maxwell.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260410/image-1775783790660.png"></figure>It must be noted that the sender's ID in the email is blacked out. It has not been independently verified that the email was sent by Melania Trump rather than some other Melania. No official attribution has been confirmed.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pam-bondi-subpoenaed-house-oversight-committee-forces-trump-s-ag-to-testify-on-doj-s-alleged-epstein-files-cover-up-bipartisan-vote-1772688470568">Pam Bondi subpoenaed: House oversight committee forces Trump's AG to testify on DOJ's alleged Epstein files 'cover-up'</a><h2>A damning second email emerges</h2>A separate email is also making the rounds on X. The email is addressed to Jeffrey Epstein's Gmail account and is dated November 9, 2016, coincidentally the day after Trump's first presidential election victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260410/image-1775783828341.png"></figure>The sender, also redacted, writes about being surprised by the result and then adds: "I remember flying back with Donald on his plane the first weekend I went to visit you in Florida was the weekend he met Melania, and he kept on coming out of the bedroom saying 'wow what a hot piece of ass.'"The email, if authentic, could potentially contradict the account of how Trump and Melania met, though again, the sender's identity is unverified.<h2>So, did Epstein introduce the POTUS and FLOTUS?</h2>If rumours are to be believed, yes. However, for now, Melania insists, "Epstein did not introduce me to Donald Trump".&nbsp;&nbsp;

Did Melania Trump really have “no relationship” with Epstein or Maxwell? After the FLOTUS denied any links to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, resurfaced emails have sparked fresh questions online. Coincidence, misidentification, or contradiction?

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US First Lady Melania Trump, in a public statement on Thursday (Apr 9), denied any meaningful relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. She insisted that she "never had" any relationship with the sex offenders and said that she had "no knowledge" of Epstein's criminal activity when they met. However, within hours of her surprise statement, a 2002 email released in the Justice Department's final tranche of Epstein documents was circulating widely online, raising questions about at least one of those claims. Here's a fact check. Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article. What Melania Trump said The First Lady was unequivocal. "The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today," she said, adding that "fake images and statements" about her and Epstein had been spreading on social media for years. She denied that Epstein had introduced her to Donald Trump and claimed that she met her husband two years before she ever encountered Epstein. Reports suggest that the two met independently in September 1998 at a New York Fashion Week party at the Kit Kat Club in Manhattan, hosted by Paolo Zampolli. Also read | Artemis II: Astronauts stuck using 'special bags' as $23 million toilet gets clogged She also stated she had never been on Epstein's plane, never visited his private island, did not know about his abuse of victims, and was never involved "in any capacity." On Maxwell, she said she had no relationship with her either. Melania did not specify what prompted the statement or which particular allegations she was responding to, though photographs of Donald and Melania Trump alongside Epstein and Maxwell at Mar-a-Lago have circulated for years. She also called on Congress to hold public hearings allowing Epstein's survivors to testify under oath. Internet fact check's Melania's 'never had' a relationship with Epstein or Maxwell claim Almost immediately after the statement went public, users online pointed to a document from the Justice Department's Epstein file release: a 2002 email addressed to "Dear G", widely interpreted as Ghislaine Maxwell, with the sender's identity redacted. The email reads: "Dear G! How are you? Nice story about JE in NY mag. You look great on the picture. I know you are very busy flying all over the world. How was Palm Beach? I cannot wait to go down. Give me a call when you are back in NY. Have a great time! Love, Melania." The tone, "dear G," a request to call, and the sign-off "love" struck many as inconsistent with Melania's claim of having no relationship with Maxwell. It must be noted that the sender's ID in the email is blacked out. It has not been independently verified that the email was sent by Melania Trump rather than some other Melania. No official attribution has been confirmed. Also read | Pam Bondi subpoenaed: House oversight committee forces Trump's AG to testify on DOJ's alleged Epstein files 'cover-up' A damning second email emerges A separate email is also making the rounds on X. The email is addressed to Jeffrey Epstein's Gmail account and is dated November 9, 2016, coincidentally the day after Trump's first presidential election victory. The sender, also redacted, writes about being surprised by the result and then adds: "I remember flying back with Donald on his plane the first weekend I went to visit you in Florida was the weekend he met Melania, and he kept on coming out of the bedroom saying 'wow what a hot piece of ass.'" The email, if authentic, could potentially contradict the account of how Trump and Melania met, though again, the sender's identity is unverified. So, did Epstein introduce the POTUS and FLOTUS? If rumours are to be believed, yes. However, for now, Melania insists, "Epstein did not introduce me to Donald Trump".

Did Melania Trump really have “no relationship” with Epstein or Maxwell? After the FLOTUS denied any links to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, resurfaced emails have sparked fresh questions online. Coincidence, misidentification, or contradiction?Scroll down for the fact check.

'Wow, what a hot piece of a**': Melania Trump denies Epstein and Maxwell ties, but THESE emails complicate that story | FACT CHECK

Details are out on the contents of one of the six secret storage lockers of Jeffrey Epstein. The late paedophile financier hid computers, sex manuals, nude photos and VHS tapes in a Palm Beach storage locker before a 2005 raid. But the question is, what is still being hidden?

Details are out on the contents of one of the six secret storage lockers of Jeffrey Epstein. The late paedophile financier hid computers, sex manuals, nude photos and VHS tapes in a Palm Beach storage locker before a 2005 raid. But the question is, what is still being hidden?&nbsp;

‘Slave manuals’, sex toys, porn mags, VHS tapes, nude photos: Items in Epstein's secret storage locker REVEALED

A video of Jeffrey Epstein's long-time associate Ghislaine Maxwell in Canada's Quebec has gone viral amid furore over documents related to late sex offender. This video claims to show Ghislaine Maxwell is walking free in Canada and she might not be in prison in the US. It must be noted that Maxwell's last appearance was on Feb 9 when she appeared in front of the US House committee via video conferencing. So, what is the truth behind the viral video?&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ghislaine-maxwell-fifth-amendment-2016-deposition-epstein-case-1770893974254">Why Ghislaine Maxwell pleaded the fifth again: A decade of silence and denial</a><h2>Truth behind the viral video</h2>In the video, the woman resembling Ghislaine Maxwell is seen in front of a toy shop and she did not respond to the name “Ghislaine.” Unironically in front of a toy store with another man accompanying her. According to BBC, the video is an AI video. BBC also spoke to creator of such videos and quoted them saying that video was created using a face swapping AI tool and that the clip was meant to be of a humoristic nature. BBC also factchecked the video by hitting pause at the first second of the video and proving that the woman does not look like Maxwell. Later in the video, the woman's face is swapped to resemble younger Maxwell and not like it appears in 2020 mugshot.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-ghislaine-maxwell-shadow-commission-9-11-doj-release-1771133803234">Epstein files show that an email dated one week after the 9/11- “Where is the real pilot?”</a><h2>Ghislaine Maxwell's hearing before US House committee</h2>Ghislaine Maxwell appeared before US House committee on Feb 9, with her attorney adding that she was prepared to speak if granted clemency by US President Donald Trump. Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice invoked her Fifth Amendment right to remain silent and not incriminate herself. According to AFP, &nbsp;the US lawmakers asked about her and Epstein's co-conspirators, whether they surrounded themselves with the rich and famous in order to "curry favor" and avoid scrutiny, and whether Trump ever engaged "in sexual activity with an individual introduced to him by you or Jeffrey Epstein." However, speaking via video link, her eyes cast down and wearing a beige uniform, Maxwell repeated the phrase “I invoke my Fifth Amendment right to silence.”&nbsp;US President Donald Trump in July 2025 said that he had thought about clemency for Maxwell. “It’s something I haven’t thought about. I’m allowed to do it, but I haven’t thought about it.” Pressed again, he declined to comment further, saying, “I don’t want to talk about that.” Meanwhile, Maxwell's lawyer Markus said, “We hope he exercises that power in the right and just way.”<h2>Where is Ghislaine Maxwell?</h2>Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan, a minimum-security facility for women in Texas. In Aug 1, 2025, she was moved to the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan in Texas without any explanation by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The move was seen to be highly unusual because FPC Bryan is a minimum-security facility typically reserved for non-violent white-collar offenders. She was previously lodged at FCI Tallahassee in Florida. Her lawyers had complained about poor conditions in Tallahassee prison and requested that she must be moved to some other facility.

A viral video claiming Ghislaine Maxwell is free in Canada is fake. Fact-checks confirm it’s an AI face-swapped clip. Maxwell remains in US custody at FPC Bryan, Texas, and recently appeared via video before a US House panel, invoking her Fifth Amendment rights.

A video of Jeffrey Epstein's long-time associate Ghislaine Maxwell in Canada's Quebec has gone viral amid furore over documents related to late sex offender. This video claims to show Ghislaine Maxwell is walking free in Canada and she might not be in prison in the US. It must be noted that Maxwell's last appearance was on Feb 9 when she appeared in front of the US House committee via video conferencing. So, what is the truth behind the viral video? Also Read: Why Ghislaine Maxwell pleaded the fifth again: A decade of silence and denial Truth behind the viral video In the video, the woman resembling Ghislaine Maxwell is seen in front of a toy shop and she did not respond to the name “Ghislaine.” Unironically in front of a toy store with another man accompanying her. According to BBC, the video is an AI video. BBC also spoke to creator of such videos and quoted them saying that video was created using a face swapping AI tool and that the clip was meant to be of a humoristic nature. BBC also factchecked the video by hitting pause at the first second of the video and proving that the woman does not look like Maxwell. Later in the video, the woman's face is swapped to resemble younger Maxwell and not like it appears in 2020 mugshot. Also Read: Epstein files show that an email dated one week after the 9/11- “Where is the real pilot?” Ghislaine Maxwell's hearing before US House committee Ghislaine Maxwell appeared before US House committee on Feb 9, with her attorney adding that she was prepared to speak if granted clemency by US President Donald Trump. Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice invoked her Fifth Amendment right to remain silent and not incriminate herself. According to AFP, the US lawmakers asked about her and Epstein's co-conspirators, whether they surrounded themselves with the rich and famous in order to "curry favor" and avoid scrutiny, and whether Trump ever engaged "in sexual activity with an individual introduced to him by you or Jeffrey Epstein." However, speaking via video link, her eyes cast down and wearing a beige uniform, Maxwell repeated the phrase “I invoke my Fifth Amendment right to silence.” US President Donald Trump in July 2025 said that he had thought about clemency for Maxwell. “It’s something I haven’t thought about. I’m allowed to do it, but I haven’t thought about it.” Pressed again, he declined to comment further, saying, “I don’t want to talk about that.” Meanwhile, Maxwell's lawyer Markus said, “We hope he exercises that power in the right and just way.” Where is Ghislaine Maxwell? Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan, a minimum-security facility for women in Texas. In Aug 1, 2025, she was moved to the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan in Texas without any explanation by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The move was seen to be highly unusual because FPC Bryan is a minimum-security facility typically reserved for non-violent white-collar offenders. She was previously lodged at FCI Tallahassee in Florida. Her lawyers had complained about poor conditions in Tallahassee prison and requested that she must be moved to some other facility.

A viral video claiming Ghislaine Maxwell is free in Canada is fake. Fact-checks confirm it’s an AI face-swapped clip. Maxwell remains in US custody at FPC Bryan, Texas, and recently appeared via video before a US House panel, invoking her Fifth Amendment rights.

Ghislaine Maxwell in Canada's Quebec City? TRUTH behind viral video

Lolita Express haunts UK royals as paedophile Epstein's flights used Air Force bases, six airport runways. Did Andrew allow it? Jeffrey Epstein's Lolita Express is haunting the British royal family. British police are now probing whether the fleet of aircraft owned by Epstein were used to facilitate human trafficking or sexual exploitation linked to the late paedophile financier’s network. At the heart of this probe is the role of Andrew Monunbaten-Windsor. The question is whether he facilitiated these flights when he was Prince Andrew. The planes had reportedly landed in or departed from the runways of at least six major UK airports including Heathrow, Stansted, Luton and Birmingham.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/reports-evidence-in-epstein-uk-flight-probe-destroyed-1771863251508/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/reports-evidence-in-epstein-uk-flight-probe-destroyed-1771863251508/embed</a><h2>Andrew was already known as ‘Airmiles Andy’ for misusing publicly funded aircraft</h2>Andrew, himself a trained pilot and air force veteran, was nicknamed “Airmiles Andy” for extensive official travel in which he often used publicly funded aircraft, including those of the Royal Air Force.Andrew was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to disclosures made in the US as part of the Epstein files releases.Some of the emails released in the US allegedly showed he shared sensitive information with Epstein.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/where-is-lolita-express-the-infamous-plane-at-the-heart-of-paedophile-jeffrey-epstein-s-trafficking-operations-now-1771855783749">Where is ‘Lolita Express’, the infamous plane at the heart of paedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking operations, now?</a><h2>Epstein - Andrew flights: Former UK PM Gordon Brown's letters to police</h2>Gordon Brown, the former prime minister who was in office when Prince Andrew was a British trade representative, has now written to several police departments in the nationHe urged them to investigate whether Andrew used taxpayer-funded RAF jets and bases to facilitate meetings with Epstein while he was the &nbsp;UK trade envoy, in the 2001–2011 period.Saying that &nbsp;Britain’s “unacknowledged role” in the Epstein saga “is by far the biggest scandal of all,” Brown cited “new and additional information” suggesting official flights may have doubled as cover for private engagements linked to Epstein.Calling any misuse of public money “wholly unacceptable,” Brown wanted the British Ministry of Defence and other departments to be questioned on the matter.He wanted full disclosure of records authorising Epstein plaine landings. Brown’s letters listed nine UK runways — including commercial hubs and RAF bases — used by Epstein’s aircraft. He asked what security checks were done, especially after Epstein’s 2008 US conviction, and whether Andrew helped secure access to military airfields.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-uk-flight-trail-sparks-new-police-scrutiny-pressure-mounts-on-former-prince-andrew-1771400837529">Epstein UK flight trail sparks new police scrutiny, pressure mounts on former Prince Andrew</a><h2>Several sightings of Epstein flights were already reported in British media, but promptly ignored</h2>Epstein’s Gulfstream jet — dubbed the “Lolita Express” — &nbsp;landed at RAF Marham in December 2000 after arriving at Luton. Such landings more than two decades ago were already reported by British media, including The Telegraph newspaper.Epstein's consternation about the reportage has been revealed in the latest Epstein file release by US Justice Department.The documents include an email exchange, showing Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell initially dismissing a Telegraph inquiry as “crap and not true.”But Epstein replied: “Just spoke to Larry [a pilot]… it’s true.”Maxwell wrote back: “S***”.A 2011 Telegraph headline, The Duke, his paedophile guest, and the most unusual use of an RAF base, had enraged Epstein. The duke here refers to Andrew.After the article was published, Epstein's lawyers protested the “grossly inaccurate and persistent references to him being a ‘paedophile’”. At the time, his team also demanded “a categoric clarification and apology” from the paper.<h2>Lolita Express in UK: A significant evidence gap involving UK air force</h2>There is lack of evidence on decades-old landings involving some Royal Air Force bases. These records are automatically deleted after three months under RAF record-retention policies. This has complicated efforts to reconstruct movements of the Epstein Lolita Express flights.&nbsp;Police are now relying on commercial airport records and interviews with airport personnel where possible. The British Ministry of Defence said that private aircraft may use RAF bases subject to fees and security clearance. But now, such explanations are not going to suffice

British police are probing into landings and takeoffs of Lolita Express, Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet, in UK airports and air force bases. The question is about former prince Andrew's role in the security clearances and possibile official complicity

Lolita Express haunts UK royals as paedophile Epstein's flights used Air Force bases, six airport runways. Did Andrew allow it? Jeffrey Epstein's Lolita Express is haunting the British royal family. British police are now probing whether the fleet of aircraft owned by Epstein were used to facilitate human trafficking or sexual exploitation linked to the late paedophile financier’s network. At the heart of this probe is the role of Andrew Monunbaten-Windsor. The question is whether he facilitiated these flights when he was Prince Andrew. The planes had reportedly landed in or departed from the runways of at least six major UK airports including Heathrow, Stansted, Luton and Birmingham. https://www.wionews.com/videos/reports-evidence-in-epstein-uk-flight-probe-destroyed-1771863251508/embed Andrew was already known as ‘Airmiles Andy’ for misusing publicly funded aircraft Andrew, himself a trained pilot and air force veteran, was nicknamed “Airmiles Andy” for extensive official travel in which he often used publicly funded aircraft, including those of the Royal Air Force. Andrew was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to disclosures made in the US as part of the Epstein files releases. Some of the emails released in the US allegedly showed he shared sensitive information with Epstein. Also read: Where is ‘Lolita Express’, the infamous plane at the heart of paedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking operations, now? Epstein - Andrew flights: Former UK PM Gordon Brown's letters to police Gordon Brown, the former prime minister who was in office when Prince Andrew was a British trade representative, has now written to several police departments in the nation He urged them to investigate whether Andrew used taxpayer-funded RAF jets and bases to facilitate meetings with Epstein while he was the UK trade envoy, in the 2001–2011 period. Saying that Britain’s “unacknowledged role” in the Epstein saga “is by far the biggest scandal of all,” Brown cited “new and additional information” suggesting official flights may have doubled as cover for private engagements linked to Epstein. Calling any misuse of public money “wholly unacceptable,” Brown wanted the British Ministry of Defence and other departments to be questioned on the matter. He wanted full disclosure of records authorising Epstein plaine landings. Brown’s letters listed nine UK runways — including commercial hubs and RAF bases — used by Epstein’s aircraft. He asked what security checks were done, especially after Epstein’s 2008 US conviction, and whether Andrew helped secure access to military airfields. Also read: Epstein UK flight trail sparks new police scrutiny, pressure mounts on former Prince Andrew Several sightings of Epstein flights were already reported in British media, but promptly ignored Epstein’s Gulfstream jet — dubbed the “Lolita Express” — landed at RAF Marham in December 2000 after arriving at Luton. Such landings more than two decades ago were already reported by British media, including The Telegraph newspaper. Epstein's consternation about the reportage has been revealed in the latest Epstein file release by US Justice Department. The documents include an email exchange, showing Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell initially dismissing a Telegraph inquiry as “crap and not true.” But Epstein replied: “Just spoke to Larry [a pilot]… it’s true.” Maxwell wrote back: “S***”. A 2011 Telegraph headline, The Duke, his paedophile guest, and the most unusual use of an RAF base, had enraged Epstein. The duke here refers to Andrew. After the article was published, Epstein's lawyers protested the “grossly inaccurate and persistent references to him being a ‘paedophile’”. At the time, his team also demanded “a categoric clarification and apology” from the paper. Lolita Express in UK: A significant evidence gap involving UK air force There is lack of evidence on decades-old landings involving some Royal Air Force bases. These records are automatically deleted after three months under RAF record-retention policies. This has complicated efforts to reconstruct movements of the Epstein Lolita Express flights. Police are now relying on commercial airport records and interviews with airport personnel where possible. The British Ministry of Defence said that private aircraft may use RAF bases subject to fees and security clearance. But now, such explanations are not going to suffice

British police are probing into landings and takeoffs of Lolita Express, Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet, in UK airports and air force bases. The question is about former prince Andrew's role in the security clearances and possible official complicity

Epstein files: Lolita Express haunts UK royals as flights used Air Force bases, six airport runways. Andrew allowed it? Evidence destroyed?

For the longest time, former Buckingham Palace cop Paul Page made several allegations in the wake of the sordid Jeffrey Epstein saga and the late paedophile-trafficker’s links with now-jailed ex-UK socialite Ghislaine Maxwell and now-arrested ex-UK royal Prince Andrew. In interviews with Lad Bible and other outlets since 2022, Page claimed that Maxwell came several times to meet Andrew at Buckingham Palace, often breezing through otherwise tight security in one of the most tightly secured buildings in the world. Maxwell’s access to Andrew, and the Palace, was such that her name was often kept off security records, as per Page’s claims. In his telling, officers even saw them having a private picnic on the Palace lawn. When he made the claims in various interviews since 2022, Page was not taken seriously. But with the arrest of Andrew — once Prince Andrew and now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — over alleged misuse of public office linked to Epstein files, the ex-cop’s words appear to have a grain of truth in them. His comments are resurfacing even as British police have questioned former protection officers linked to Andrew as part of the probe into his security arrangements and related allegations.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-ghislaine-maxwell-shadow-commission-9-11-doj-release-1771133803234">Epstein files show that an email dated one week after the 9/11- “Where is the real pilot?”</a><h2>What did Paul Page say about Epstein?</h2>Page, who served as a Buckingham Palace royal protection officer between around 1998 and 2004, appeared in interviews with 60 Minutes Australia, an ITV documentary titled Ghislaine, Prince Andrew and the Paedophile, and more recently on Lad Bible amid renewed scrutiny of the Epstein files following Andrew’s arrest.Page rarely made any direct comments on Epstein, having had no personal sightings of the late sex trafficker on Palace grounds during his tenure. He said he did not personally know what was going on regarding any activities of Andrew on the so-called “paedo island” owned by Epstein.Page has focused far more on Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s associate and convicted sex trafficker.<h2>What did ex-cop Paul say about Ghislaine Maxwell and Andrew?</h2>Page said in the various interviews that there were frequent visits by Maxwell which were unlogged in security records, to meet Prince Andrew, starting around 2001. She entered or exited “at will”, he claimed, sometimes multiple times a day — up to four in one day, as per his colleague.She did this while bypassing standard logging protocols, which Page described as a “blatant breach” of security.&nbsp;Page said Maxwell basically had a “free pass”, and officers suspected intimacy or romantic involvement between her and Andrew. He also witnessed scenarios such as Andrew and Maxwell having a private picnic on Palace grounds.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ghislaine-maxwell-fifth-amendment-2016-deposition-epstein-case-1770893974254">From sealed deposition to prison sentence: Ghislaine Maxwell’s legal strategy</a><h2>Andrew: Ex-royal compromised by Epstein and Maxwell?</h2>While many details are still hazy, suspicion remains that Andrew may have shared confidential UK trade or investment information with Epstein during his time as a trade envoy in 2010 or earlier. Page reiterated that Maxwell had exceptional access and that officers suspected an intimate or romantic relationship between her and Andrew.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/uk-police-question-andrew-s-former-protection-officers-1771682394346/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/uk-police-question-andrew-s-former-protection-officers-1771682394346/embed</a>It was Maxwell who introduced Andrew to Epstein, according to widely reported accounts.Page's revelations found new life following Andrew’s 19 February arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office tied to the Epstein files.&nbsp;Page had mentioned historical lapses in royal vetting that allowed Maxwell, convicted in 2022 for sex trafficking, unfettered access despite her father’s fraud scandal.&nbsp;Maxwell’s father was the infamous publisher Robert Maxwell, who defrauded his employees of their pension funds.

Ghislaine Maxwell breezed through Buckingham Palace security to meet the now-ex royal Andrew, according to a former UK cop. Her name was kept off records, he had alleged. There appears to be a grain of truth in these claims, in the wake of Andrew's arrest over Epstein files

For the longest time, former Buckingham Palace cop Paul Page made several allegations in the wake of the sordid Jeffrey Epstein saga and the late paedophile-trafficker’s links with now-jailed ex-UK socialite Ghislaine Maxwell and now-arrested ex-UK royal Prince Andrew. In interviews with Lad Bible and other outlets since 2022, Page claimed that Maxwell came several times to meet Andrew at Buckingham Palace, often breezing through otherwise tight security in one of the most tightly secured buildings in the world. Maxwell’s access to Andrew, and the Palace, was such that her name was often kept off security records, as per Page’s claims. In his telling, officers even saw them having a private picnic on the Palace lawn. When he made the claims in various interviews since 2022, Page was not taken seriously. But with the arrest of Andrew — once Prince Andrew and now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — over alleged misuse of public office linked to Epstein files, the ex-cop’s words appear to have a grain of truth in them. His comments are resurfacing even as British police have questioned former protection officers linked to Andrew as part of the probe into his security arrangements and related allegations. Also read: Epstein files show that an email dated one week after the 9/11- “Where is the real pilot?” What did Paul Page say about Epstein? Page, who served as a Buckingham Palace royal protection officer between around 1998 and 2004, appeared in interviews with 60 Minutes Australia, an ITV documentary titled Ghislaine, Prince Andrew and the Paedophile, and more recently on Lad Bible amid renewed scrutiny of the Epstein files following Andrew’s arrest. Page rarely made any direct comments on Epstein, having had no personal sightings of the late sex trafficker on Palace grounds during his tenure. He said he did not personally know what was going on regarding any activities of Andrew on the so-called “paedo island” owned by Epstein. Page has focused far more on Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s associate and convicted sex trafficker. What did ex-cop Paul say about Ghislaine Maxwell and Andrew? Page said in the various interviews that there were frequent visits by Maxwell which were unlogged in security records, to meet Prince Andrew, starting around 2001. She entered or exited “at will”, he claimed, sometimes multiple times a day — up to four in one day, as per his colleague. She did this while bypassing standard logging protocols, which Page described as a “blatant breach” of security. Page said Maxwell basically had a “free pass”, and officers suspected intimacy or romantic involvement between her and Andrew. He also witnessed scenarios such as Andrew and Maxwell having a private picnic on Palace grounds. Also read: From sealed deposition to prison sentence: Ghislaine Maxwell’s legal strategy Andrew: Ex-royal compromised by Epstein and Maxwell? While many details are still hazy, suspicion remains that Andrew may have shared confidential UK trade or investment information with Epstein during his time as a trade envoy in 2010 or earlier. Page reiterated that Maxwell had exceptional access and that officers suspected an intimate or romantic relationship between her and Andrew. https://www.wionews.com/videos/uk-police-question-andrew-s-former-protection-officers-1771682394346/embed It was Maxwell who introduced Andrew to Epstein, according to widely reported accounts. Page's revelations found new life following Andrew’s 19 February arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office tied to the Epstein files. Page had mentioned historical lapses in royal vetting that allowed Maxwell, convicted in 2022 for sex trafficking, unfettered access despite her father’s fraud scandal. Maxwell’s father was the infamous publisher Robert Maxwell, who defrauded his employees of their pension funds.

Ghislaine Maxwell breezed through Buckingham Palace security to meet the now-ex royal Andrew, according to a former UK cop. Her name was kept off records, he had alleged. There appears to be a grain of truth in these claims, in the wake of Andrew's arrest over Epstein files

Epstein files: 'Ghislaine breezed through Palace security to meet Andrew, name kept off records' -  Ex-cop's  claims take whole new meaning now

The latest tranche of Epstein files reveals that Ghislaine Maxwell was invited to a secret “Shadow Commission on 9/11” by Edward Jay Epstein, an investigative journalist known for his 1966 book Inquest, a critic of the "Warren Commission" which investigated the John F Kennedy assassination. The disgraced socialite Ghislaine Maxwell politely declined the invitation. The communication happened in January 2003, almost a year and a half after the collapse of the Twin Towers. The exact nature, purpose, or official standing of this "Shadow Commission" beyond being an invitation for a secret group related to 9/11 is not detailed.&nbsp;“Any interest in being on the Shadow Commission on 9/11. The membership list is secret" wrote Ed Epstein.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ghislaine-maxwell-fifth-amendment-2016-deposition-epstein-case-1770893974254">From sealed deposition to prison sentence: Ghislaine Maxwell’s legal strategy</a>In a separate conversation, Ghislaine Maxwell was seen explaining a fictional future without any “Arabs”. In the fictional universe where “Arabs” have been eradicated, a conversation between a man and his child plays out. The man points to the spot where the World Trade Centre stood, and “the father sighs and comments, ‘to think that right here used to be the Twin Towers…'”. The child asks what the WTC was. The father responded they were two huge buildings that were destroyed by the "Arabs". The boy then asks what the “ Arabs were.” Maxwell sent the email to &nbsp;Thomas Pritzker, Jewish-American billionaire and Executive Chairman of the Hyatt Hotel chain.&nbsp;Another such communication between Philip Levine, former Mayor of Miami Beach and Ghislaine Maxwell, after a week of the 9/11 attacks- “Where is the real pilot?” Again, the nature of the correspondence is extremely ambiguous, specifically due to the nature of the release by the Department of Justice. There is no synchronicity, no indexing, just a huge dump of PDF files. &nbsp;This has become one of the greatest media events, like an augmented reality, individuals, journalists and content creators on social media are invited to piece together the puzzle and reveal the Easter Eggs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

New Epstein files show Ghislaine Maxwell was invited to a secret “Shadow Commission on 9/11,” fueling speculation amid a chaotic DOJ document dump.

The latest tranche of Epstein files reveals that Ghislaine Maxwell was invited to a secret “Shadow Commission on 9/11” by Edward Jay Epstein, an investigative journalist known for his 1966 book Inquest, a critic of the "Warren Commission" which investigated the John F Kennedy assassination. The disgraced socialite Ghislaine Maxwell politely declined the invitation. The communication happened in January 2003, almost a year and a half after the collapse of the Twin Towers. The exact nature, purpose, or official standing of this "Shadow Commission" beyond being an invitation for a secret group related to 9/11 is not detailed. “Any interest in being on the Shadow Commission on 9/11. The membership list is secret" wrote Ed Epstein.

New Epstein files show Ghislaine Maxwell was invited to a secret “Shadow Commission on 9/11,” fueling speculation amid a chaotic DOJ document dump.

Epstein files show that an email dated one week after the 9/11- “Where is the real pilot?”

Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right and refused to answer questions before a US House committee, as her lawyer said she would speak if granted clemency by President Donald Trump. The move has revived debate over presidential pardon powers

Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right and refused to answer questions before a US House committee, as her lawyer said she would speak if granted clemency by President Donald Trump. The move has revived debate over presidential pardon powers

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell seeks 'clemency' from Trump: What is it? Can she walk free if it is granted?

Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, declined to answer questions from a US House committee on Monday (February 9), citing her constitutional protection against self-incrimination, according to lawmakers. Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year federal sentence for sex trafficking, had been ordered to testify before the House Oversight Committee about her role in Epstein’s criminal network and her relationship with the late financier. Committee chairman James Comer said Maxwell relied on the Fifth Amendment throughout the proceeding, refusing to respond to any inquiries.&nbsp;&nbsp;He described the outcome as expected but frustrating, noting that investigators hoped to learn more about the scope of Epstein’s crimes and whether others were involved. According to Comer, Maxwell’s legal team said she would only cooperate if she received clemency from President Donald Trump. Her attorneys also sought congressional immunity, a request lawmakers declined. Maxwell remains the sole individual convicted in connection with Epstein, who died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-fbi-email-derog-review-trump-clinton-prince-andrew-1770645057404">Epstein files reveal FBI email ordering ‘derogatory’ review of Trump, Clinton, Prince Andrew and others</a>&nbsp;A jury found Maxwell guilty in 2021 of recruiting and abusing underage girls on Epstein’s behalf. She testified remotely from a federal prison in Texas, where she is incarcerated. Her appearance comes as the Justice Department continues releasing a vast trove of Epstein-related records, including documents and media files. While officials say no additional prosecutions are planned, the disclosures have reignited scrutiny of prominent figures linked to Epstein.&nbsp;The House Oversight Committee has also requested testimony from former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton regarding their past interactions with Epstein. Both have asked that any testimony be conducted publicly, citing concerns about political motivations.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-fallout-starmer-s-two-aides-resign-within-24-hours-1770654055607/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-fallout-starmer-s-two-aides-resign-within-24-hours-1770654055607/embed</a>&nbsp;Although Donald Trump previously socialized with Epstein, he has not been summoned by the committee, which is controlled by Republicans. None of the individuals named have been charged with crimes related to Epstein. Maxwell was transferred last year to a minimum-security Texas facility after meeting twice with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who previously served as Trump’s personal attorney.

Jeffrey Epstein associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, refuses to testify before Congress, cites Fifth Amendment

Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, declined to answer questions from a US House committee on Monday (February 9), citing her constitutional protection against self-incrimination, according to lawmakers. Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year federal sentence for sex trafficking, had been ordered to testify before the House Oversight Committee about her role in Epstein’s criminal network and her relationship with the late financier. Committee chairman James Comer said Maxwell relied on the Fifth Amendment throughout the proceeding, refusing to respond to any inquiries. He described the outcome as expected but frustrating, noting that investigators hoped to learn more about the scope of Epstein’s crimes and whether others were involved. According to Comer, Maxwell’s legal team said she would only cooperate if she received clemency from President Donald Trump. Her attorneys also sought congressional immunity, a request lawmakers declined. Maxwell remains the sole individual convicted in connection with Epstein, who died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Also Read: Epstein files reveal FBI email ordering ‘derogatory’ review of Trump, Clinton, Prince Andrew and others A jury found Maxwell guilty in 2021 of recruiting and abusing underage girls on Epstein’s behalf. She testified remotely from a federal prison in Texas, where she is incarcerated. Her appearance comes as the Justice Department continues releasing a vast trove of Epstein-related records, including documents and media files. While officials say no additional prosecutions are planned, the disclosures have reignited scrutiny of prominent figures linked to Epstein. The House Oversight Committee has also requested testimony from former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton regarding their past interactions with Epstein. Both have asked that any testimony be conducted publicly, citing concerns about political motivations. https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-fallout-starmer-s-two-aides-resign-within-24-hours-1770654055607/embed Although Donald Trump previously socialized with Epstein, he has not been summoned by the committee, which is controlled by Republicans. None of the individuals named have been charged with crimes related to Epstein. Maxwell was transferred last year to a minimum-security Texas facility after meeting twice with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who previously served as Trump’s personal attorney.

Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer House committee questions on Epstein, invoking the Fifth Amendment and seeking clemency in exchange for testimony

Millions of newly released documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been made public by the U.S. Department of Justice under a transparency law. The files include emails and records referencing several high-profile public figures, including Elon Musk, Bill Gates and U.S. President Donald Trump.


Epstein Files: US Congress To Depose Ghislaine Maxwell in Secret Probe Into Jeffrey Epstein Network

The disclosure has sparked outrage partly because Epstein had already been convicted and imprisoned for a sex crime involving a minor by that date. 

The disclosure has sparked outrage partly because Epstein had already been convicted and imprisoned for a sex crime involving a minor by that date.&nbsp;

‘Sha**ing weekend’ to ‘cool boyfriend’: How Princess Eugenie was named in Epstein files by parents Andrew & Sarah

“I’ve always said anybody that has got information should be prepared to share that information in whatever form they are asked to do that,” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told reporters, according to AFP. 

“I’ve always said anybody that has got information should be prepared to share that information in whatever form they are asked to do that,” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told reporters, according to AFP.&nbsp;

'All over woman on the floor': Shocking photos of former Prince Andrew reignite fury as pressure to testify mounts!

Ghislaine Maxwell, the jailed associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been scheduled to give a deposition before congressional investigators, the US House Oversight Committee said Wednesday (Jan 21). This comes even as Maxwell's legal team clearly stating that she would decline to answer questions under her constitutional right to remain silent unless she is granted legal immunity. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan, a minimum-security facility for women in Texas.&nbsp;"I agree we need to hear from Ghislaine Maxwell. We've been trying to get her in for a deposition, and her lawyers have been saying that she's going to plead the Fifth," panel chairman James Comer said -- referring to the constitutional right to remain silent to avoid self-incrimination. "But we have nailed down a date, February 9, where Ghislaine Maxwell will be deposed by this committee."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/supreme-court-rejects-ghislaine-maxwell-appeal-against-conviction-what-are-charges-against-her-and-why-appeal-was-rejected-1759763390249">Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal against her conviction. What it means?</a>&nbsp;As the panel selected a date, Maxwell's legal team said in a letter to the committee, "Put plainly, proceeding under these circumstances would serve no other purpose than pure political theater and a complete waste of taxpayer monies," the attorneys wrote. "The Committee would obtain no testimony, no answers, and no new facts." Her lawyers had earlier said she "cannot risk further criminal exposure in a politically charged environment without formal immunity" as speaking from prison “creates real security risks and undermines the integrity of the process.” Earlier in in July 2025, the committee declined to offer Maxwell legal immunity in exchange for her testimony. In August, the committee issued legal summons to Maxwell.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-doj-meets-ghislaine-maxwell-if-she-sings-heads-will-roll-but-can-she-what-s-in-it-for-her-jeffrey-epstein-sex-trafficking-news-1753426658071">DOJ interviews Ghislaine Maxwell: If she sings, heads will roll but can she? What's in it for her?</a><h2>Epstein Files and Ghislaine Maxwell</h2>&nbsp;In July-Aug, 2025, FBI Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche interviewed Maxwell and the US Department of Justice later released transcript and audio of the interview. In it, Maxwell denied ever seeing Donald Trump behave inappropriately, calling him “cordial” and a “gentleman,” and refuted knowledge of any Epstein “client list” or blackmail scheme. Maxwell also rejected suggestions that she introduced Epstein to the British royals, calling such claims “a flat untruth.” She cast doubt on Epstein’s reported suicide, suggesting it may have been the result of inmate violence within the prison. Additionally, she denied any wrongdoing by other public figures like Bill Clinton, Elon Musk, or Prince Andrew. The DOJ granted her limited immunity for the interview, without offering leniency, and later transferred her to a lower-security prison.&nbsp;Notably, in November 2025, President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law, mandating the public release of all Department of Justice (DOJ) materials related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigations. The law mandated that the Department of Justice (DOJ) release all relevant files by December 19, 2025. As of late January 2026, the DOJ has released only a small fraction of the approximately 2 million documents it holds.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jailed Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell is set to be deposed by the US House Oversight Committee on February 9, but her lawyers say she will remain silent unless granted immunity. Lawmakers insist on questioning her as scrutiny over Epstein files and accountability continues.

Ghislaine Maxwell, the jailed associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been scheduled to give a deposition before congressional investigators, the US House Oversight Committee said Wednesday (Jan 21). This comes even as Maxwell's legal team clearly stating that she would decline to answer questions under her constitutional right to remain silent unless she is granted legal immunity. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan, a minimum-security facility for women in Texas. "I agree we need to hear from Ghislaine Maxwell. We've been trying to get her in for a deposition, and her lawyers have been saying that she's going to plead the Fifth," panel chairman James Comer said -- referring to the constitutional right to remain silent to avoid self-incrimination. "But we have nailed down a date, February 9, where Ghislaine Maxwell will be deposed by this committee." Also Read: Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal against her conviction. What it means? As the panel selected a date, Maxwell's legal team said in a letter to the committee, "Put plainly, proceeding under these circumstances would serve no other purpose than pure political theater and a complete waste of taxpayer monies," the attorneys wrote. "The Committee would obtain no testimony, no answers, and no new facts." Her lawyers had earlier said she "cannot risk further criminal exposure in a politically charged environment without formal immunity" as speaking from prison “creates real security risks and undermines the integrity of the process.” Earlier in in July 2025, the committee declined to offer Maxwell legal immunity in exchange for her testimony. In August, the committee issued legal summons to Maxwell. Also Read: DOJ interviews Ghislaine Maxwell: If she sings, heads will roll but can she? What's in it for her? Epstein Files and Ghislaine Maxwell In July-Aug, 2025, FBI Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche interviewed Maxwell and the US Department of Justice later released transcript and audio of the interview. In it, Maxwell denied ever seeing Donald Trump behave inappropriately, calling him “cordial” and a “gentleman,” and refuted knowledge of any Epstein “client list” or blackmail scheme. Maxwell also rejected suggestions that she introduced Epstein to the British royals, calling such claims “a flat untruth.” She cast doubt on Epstein’s reported suicide, suggesting it may have been the result of inmate violence within the prison. Additionally, she denied any wrongdoing by other public figures like Bill Clinton, Elon Musk, or Prince Andrew. The DOJ granted her limited immunity for the interview, without offering leniency, and later transferred her to a lower-security prison. Notably, in November 2025, President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law, mandating the public release of all Department of Justice (DOJ) materials related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigations. The law mandated that the Department of Justice (DOJ) release all relevant files by December 19, 2025. As of late January 2026, the DOJ has released only a small fraction of the approximately 2 million documents it holds.

Jailed Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell is set to be deposed by the US House Oversight Committee on February 9, but her lawyers say she will remain silent unless granted immunity. Lawmakers insist on questioning her as scrutiny over Epstein files and accountability continues.

Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before US Congress on Feb 9 on Epstein case but her lawyers say...

Released Epstein documents contain text messages showing "$1000 per girl" pricing for recruitment. Messages describe scouts sending young women from Eastern Europe with detailed physical descriptions and passport information documenting systematic trafficking.

Released Epstein documents contain text messages showing "$1000 per girl" pricing for recruitment. Messages describe scouts sending young women from Eastern Europe with detailed physical descriptions and passport information documenting systematic trafficking.

‘$1000 per girl’: Epstein’s recently released documents reveal horrific scouting of young women

Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has filed a new lawsuit seeking to overturn her convictions and be released from prison, according to court records made public on Wednesday (Dec 17). Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence, filed the motion in a Manhattan federal court, claiming that she did not receive a "fair trial". The 63-year-old British socialite was sentenced in 2022 after being found guilty of multiple crimes, including sex trafficking of a minor, for her role in recruiting underage girls for Epstein. Epstein, whose network of abuse spanned years and continents, died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/who-is-susie-wiles-all-about-the-chief-of-staff-who-called-trump-alcoholic-personality-in-explosive-vanity-fair-interview-1765957457141">Who is Susie Wiles? All about the Chief of Staff who called Trump ‘alcoholic personality’ in explosive Vanity Fair interview</a><h2>On what basis?</h2>In her latest filing, Maxwell argues that "newly discovered evidence" shows she "did not receive a fair trial by independent jurors coming to Court with an open mind." She claims there was a collusion between prosecutors and her own legal team to conceal evidence, as well as broader prosecutorial misconduct. According to Maxwell, "If the jury had heard of the new evidence of the collusion between the plaintiff's lawyers and the Government to conceal evidence and the prosecutorial misconduct they would not have convicted".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/luigi-mangione-held-under-constant-watch-guard-tells-court-officials-were-trying-to-avoid-an-epstein-style-scandal-1764653923243">Luigi Mangione placed under constant watch to save him from an 'Epstein-style' end, guard tells court</a>Notably, the filing was submitted by Maxwell herself, rather than through an attorney.According to AFP, motions of this kind are rarely successful. Such petitions are often considered a last-resort option for convicted defendants after appeals have been exhausted, and are routinely dismissed by judges unless clear, compelling evidence emerges.Maxwell’s previous efforts to overturn her conviction have already failed. In October, the US Supreme Court declined to hear her appeal, rejecting the request without issuing an explanation. &nbsp;

Ghislaine Maxwell, serving 20 years for helping Jeffrey Epstein traffic minors, is trying again to walk free. She’s filed a new lawsuit claiming her trial was rigged, jurors were biased, and prosecutors hid evidence. All you need to know.

Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has filed a new lawsuit seeking to overturn her convictions and be released from prison, according to court records made public on Wednesday (Dec 17). Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence, filed the motion in a Manhattan federal court, claiming that she did not receive a "fair trial". The 63-year-old British socialite was sentenced in 2022 after being found guilty of multiple crimes, including sex trafficking of a minor, for her role in recruiting underage girls for Epstein. Epstein, whose network of abuse spanned years and continents, died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. Also read | Who is Susie Wiles? All about the Chief of Staff who called Trump ‘alcoholic personality’ in explosive Vanity Fair interview On what basis? In her latest filing, Maxwell argues that "newly discovered evidence" shows she "did not receive a fair trial by independent jurors coming to Court with an open mind." She claims there was a collusion between prosecutors and her own legal team to conceal evidence, as well as broader prosecutorial misconduct. According to Maxwell, "If the jury had heard of the new evidence of the collusion between the plaintiff's lawyers and the Government to conceal evidence and the prosecutorial misconduct they would not have convicted". Also read | Luigi Mangione placed under constant watch to save him from an 'Epstein-style' end, guard tells court Notably, the filing was submitted by Maxwell herself, rather than through an attorney. According to AFP, motions of this kind are rarely successful. Such petitions are often considered a last-resort option for convicted defendants after appeals have been exhausted, and are routinely dismissed by judges unless clear, compelling evidence emerges. Maxwell’s previous efforts to overturn her conviction have already failed. In October, the US Supreme Court declined to hear her appeal, rejecting the request without issuing an explanation.

Ghislaine Maxwell, serving 20 years for helping Jeffrey Epstein traffic minors, is trying again to walk free. She’s filed a new lawsuit claiming her trial was rigged, jurors were biased, and prosecutors hid evidence. All you need to know.

‘I didn’t get a fair trial’: Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-associate Ghislaine Maxwell claims ‘collusion’, asks court to free her

A US court granted the Justice Department’s request to make public grand jury documents in the case involving Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. She is currently in prison for sex trafficking. The order by District Judge Paul Engelmayer, reported by Reuters, stated that he would allow the unsealing of the documents due to a recent law passed by Congress, the Epstein Files Transparency Act.&nbsp;“Contrary to DOJ’s depiction, the grand jury materials would not reveal new information of any consequence," Engelmayer wrote.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-wants-revenge-virologist-who-claimed-covid-was-developed-in-wuhan-says-beijing-is-using-her-family-to-lure-her-back-from-us-1765204872566">China wants REVENGE? Virologist, who claimed coronavirus was developed in Wuhan, says Beijing is using her family to 'lure' her back from US</a>&nbsp;Moreover, the judge also stated that he was initiating a mechanism to protect victims from the release of materials that would identify them or potentially invade their privacy. The order followed a similar one from a judge in Florida on Friday that allowed for the unsealing of documents in a case against Epstein.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-we-re-having-vande-mataram-debate-because-west-bengal-polls-are-coming-priyanka-gandhi-on-national-song-row-1765195963753">‘We’re having Vande Mataram debate because West Bengal polls are coming’: Priyanka Gandhi on national song row</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said that the timing of the Epstein files’ release did not matter to him and has continued to cast the issue as a distraction. “I just don’t want Republicans to take their eyes off all of the Victories that we’ve had," he wrote in a social media post.&nbsp;Trump’s own historical relationship with Epstein has again been the subject of recent headlines after US lawmakers released more than 20,000 pages of documents from Epstein’s estate – including some that mention Trump and other prominent figures, without indicating any wrongdoing by those individuals.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-russia-recruiting-africans-to-fight-in-ukraine-war-ex-south-african-president-s-daughter-accused-of-luring-17-men-for-this-1764938371858">Is Russia recruiting Africans to fight in Ukraine war? Ex-South African president’s daughter accused of luring 17 men for this</a>

The order by District Judge Paul Engelmayer, reported by Reuters, stated that he would allow the unsealing of the documents due to a recent law passed by Congress, the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

A US court granted the Justice Department’s request to make public grand jury documents in the case involving Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. She is currently in prison for sex trafficking. The order by District Judge Paul Engelmayer, reported by Reuters, stated that he would allow the unsealing of the documents due to a recent law passed by Congress, the Epstein Files Transparency Act. “Contrary to DOJ’s depiction, the grand jury materials would not reveal new information of any consequence," Engelmayer wrote. Also read: China wants REVENGE? Virologist, who claimed coronavirus was developed in Wuhan, says Beijing is using her family to 'lure' her back from US Moreover, the judge also stated that he was initiating a mechanism to protect victims from the release of materials that would identify them or potentially invade their privacy. The order followed a similar one from a judge in Florida on Friday that allowed for the unsealing of documents in a case against Epstein. Also read: ‘We’re having Vande Mataram debate because West Bengal polls are coming’: Priyanka Gandhi on national song row Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said that the timing of the Epstein files’ release did not matter to him and has continued to cast the issue as a distraction. “I just don’t want Republicans to take their eyes off all of the Victories that we’ve had," he wrote in a social media post. Trump’s own historical relationship with Epstein has again been the subject of recent headlines after US lawmakers released more than 20,000 pages of documents from Epstein’s estate – including some that mention Trump and other prominent figures, without indicating any wrongdoing by those individuals. Also read:Is Russia recruiting Africans to fight in Ukraine war? Ex-South African president’s daughter accused of luring 17 men for this

The order by District Judge Paul Engelmayer, reported by Reuters, stated that he would allow the unsealing of the documents due to a recent law passed by Congress, the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

US court allows release of Maxwell documents in Jeffrey Epstein case

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), on Monday (Oct 6) rejected an appeal by Ghislaine Maxwell pertaining to her conviction on three accounts and a 20-year prison sentence. The rejection by SCOTUS to hear Maxwell's appeal against her conviction means that the sentence stays in place which the British socialite is serving in a minimum-security prison camp in Texas. This was one of the many cases piled up before the apex court as the SCOTUS justices started their new nine-month term.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Why was Maxwell convicted?</h2>&nbsp;Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted on three counts related to recruiting and grooming teenage girls, some of who as young as 14, for sexual abuse by Jeffery Epstein, a New York financer who died in 2019. Maxwell's lawyer were not happy with the rejection of appeal against her conviction and vowed to continue the fight.&nbsp;"We’re, of course, deeply disappointed that the Supreme Court declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell’s case," Maxwell's lawyer David Oscar Markus said in a statement. "But this fight isn’t over. Serious legal and factual issues remain, and we will continue to pursue every avenue available to ensure that justice is done," he added.&nbsp;<h2>Why did SCOTUS reject Maxwell's appeal?</h2>&nbsp;According to Maxwell's lawyer, Epstein had signed an agreement with the then-U.S. attorney in the southern district of Florida, Alex Acosta, not to prosecute him or potential co-conspirators. The issue in appeal asked if the non-prosecution is valid only in the district where it was signed or binds federal prosecutors nationwide.&nbsp;The Department of Justice (DoJ) directed the Supreme Court to reject Maxwell's appeal as Solicitor General D. John Sauer noted in his brief that a US attorney would require permission from seniors for such an agreement to be valid outside his district but there was no evidence found of the same.

Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal gets rejected by the apex court, and it means her 20-year prison sentence stays in place.

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), on Monday (Oct 6) rejected an appeal by Ghislaine Maxwell pertaining to her conviction on three accounts and a 20-year prison sentence. The rejection by SCOTUS to hear Maxwell's appeal against her conviction means that the sentence stays in place which the British socialite is serving in a minimum-security prison camp in Texas. This was one of the many cases piled up before the apex court as the SCOTUS justices started their new nine-month term. Why was Maxwell convicted? Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted on three counts related to recruiting and grooming teenage girls, some of who as young as 14, for sexual abuse by Jeffery Epstein, a New York financer who died in 2019. Maxwell's lawyer were not happy with the rejection of appeal against her conviction and vowed to continue the fight. "We’re, of course, deeply disappointed that the Supreme Court declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell’s case," Maxwell's lawyer David Oscar Markus said in a statement. "But this fight isn’t over. Serious legal and factual issues remain, and we will continue to pursue every avenue available to ensure that justice is done," he added. Why did SCOTUS reject Maxwell's appeal? According to Maxwell's lawyer, Epstein had signed an agreement with the then-U.S. attorney in the southern district of Florida, Alex Acosta, not to prosecute him or potential co-conspirators. The issue in appeal asked if the non-prosecution is valid only in the district where it was signed or binds federal prosecutors nationwide. The Department of Justice (DoJ) directed the Supreme Court to reject Maxwell's appeal as Solicitor General D. John Sauer noted in his brief that a US attorney would require permission from seniors for such an agreement to be valid outside his district but there was no evidence found of the same.

Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal is rejected by the Supreme Court, meaning her 20-year prison sentence remains in place.&nbsp;

Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal against her conviction. What it means?

A House of Representatives committee on Tuesday (Sep 2) released the first batch of records from its probe into Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender whose case continues to stir political controversy for US President Donald Trump. More than 33,000 pages tied to Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell have been posted on the House Oversight Committee's website after being handed over by the Justice Department. This comes after the committee had subpoenaed the US Justice Department for the Epstein files. Last month, the first batch of these documents was handed over.<h2>For full transparency</h2>Committee chairperson James Comer, in a statement, said, "We're in the process of uploading those documents for full transparency so everyone in America can see those documents," adding that the release was happening "as quick as we can get them uploaded." "We want those to be public as soon as possible."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/after-trump-elon-musk-dragged-into-epstein-scandal-as-ghislaine-maxwell-says-this-1756103832613">After Trump, Elon Musk dragged into Epstein scandal as Ghislaine Maxwell says this...</a><h2>What did the newly released Epstein files reveal?</h2>It is not yet clear what new information is contained in the documents made public on Tuesday. Thousands of the documents, as per AFP, are heavily redacted. Robert Garcia, the ranking Democrat on the House committee, noted that much of the material had already been made public in past releases.The Oversight Committee, in a statement, asserted that the documents have been redacted to protect "victim identities" and remove "any child sexual abuse material." It added that more records are expected in the coming weeks.On Tuesday, the committee also heard private testimony from several victims. "The stories were horrific and infuriating," said Garcia on X. "In the days and weeks ahead, we will be hearing more from these victims."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-latest-wild-plan-reopen-insane-asylums-like-joker-s-arkham-amid-his-crime-crackdown-here-s-what-he-said-1756784333958">Trump's latest wild plan: Reopen 'insane asylums' like Joker's Arkham amid his crime crackdown. Here's what he said</a>Epstein died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking underage girls. His death was ruled a suicide, but it has fuelled years of conspiracy theories and suspicions, particularly among supporters of President Donald Trump. Many believe powerful figures in politics and entertainment were shielded from scrutiny, while federal investigators in July rejected claims of a "client list" or blackmail scheme. &nbsp;

The House Oversight Committee has released the first batch of over 33,000 pages of records from its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender whose case continues to fuel conspiracy theories. Here's what we know.

A House of Representatives committee on Tuesday (Sep 2) released the first batch of records from its probe into Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender whose case continues to stir political controversy for US President Donald Trump. More than 33,000 pages tied to Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell have been posted on the House Oversight Committee's website after being handed over by the Justice Department. This comes after the committee had subpoenaed the US Justice Department for the Epstein files. Last month, the first batch of these documents was handed over. For full transparency Committee chairperson James Comer, in a statement, said, "We're in the process of uploading those documents for full transparency so everyone in America can see those documents," adding that the release was happening "as quick as we can get them uploaded." "We want those to be public as soon as possible." Also read | After Trump, Elon Musk dragged into Epstein scandal as Ghislaine Maxwell says this... What did the newly released Epstein files reveal? It is not yet clear what new information is contained in the documents made public on Tuesday. Thousands of the documents, as per AFP, are heavily redacted. Robert Garcia, the ranking Democrat on the House committee, noted that much of the material had already been made public in past releases. The Oversight Committee, in a statement, asserted that the documents have been redacted to protect "victim identities" and remove "any child sexual abuse material." It added that more records are expected in the coming weeks. On Tuesday, the committee also heard private testimony from several victims. "The stories were horrific and infuriating," said Garcia on X. "In the days and weeks ahead, we will be hearing more from these victims." Also read | Trump's latest wild plan: Reopen 'insane asylums' like Joker's Arkham amid his crime crackdown. Here's what he said Epstein died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking underage girls. His death was ruled a suicide, but it has fuelled years of conspiracy theories and suspicions, particularly among supporters of President Donald Trump. Many believe powerful figures in politics and entertainment were shielded from scrutiny, while federal investigators in July rejected claims of a "client list" or blackmail scheme.

The House Oversight Committee has released the first batch of over 33,000 pages of records from its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender whose case continues to fuel conspiracy theories. Here's what we know.

Jeffrey Epstein files released: 33,000 pages posted online for all to see. Here's what we know

After US President Donald Trump, now his former close ally, ex-DOGE chief Elon Musk's name has come up in the murky Jeffrey Epstein saga. &nbsp; The disgraced financier, sex trafficker's former girlfriend and associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, has now contradicted the world's richest man's claims that he didn't know her or Epstein. According to the long-awaited transcripts of bombshell taped interviews by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, released by the US Department of Justice on Friday (Aug 22), the disgraced socialist Ghislaine has revealed that she met Musk at a multi-day birthday bash for Google co-founder Sergey Brin.<h2>What did Ghislaine Maxwell say about her and Epstein's links to Musk?</h2>Ghislaine Maxwell told Deputy Attorney General Blanche that she "met him in — I don’t remember the year, but it’s going to be in 2010, ’11, something like that, I think, if my memory serves." She said that Musk was one of the 30 to 50 people who spent "three to four" days on a Caribbean island for the birthday celebration. "Mr. Musk was present for that," said Ghislaine.<h2>Musk denies all ties with Ghislaine and Epstein</h2>Ghislaine Maxwell also told Blanche that she later saw Musk at an Oscars event. This was probably a reference to the March 2014 Vanity Fair's Oscar Party, where Musk and Ghislaine were clicked together. In 2024, a Twitter (now X) user posted the photo, in reply to which Musk claimed, "Don’t know Ghislaine at all. She photobombed me once at a Vanity Fair party several years ago. Real question is why VF invited her in the first place".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Don’t know Ghislaine at all. She photobombed me once at a Vanity Fair party several years ago. Real question is why VF invited her in the first place 🤔&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1278940731516780544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

However, Ghislaine also denied any knowledge of a deeper friendship between Musk and Epstein, but revealed that the sex trafficker was connected to Musk's brother. "[He knew] Mr Musk's brother as well," she said, adding "But I don't — my — like I said, my memory is not — it's not as good as I would like it to be."The revelation comes amid continued uproar over the Trump administration's failure to release the much-awaited Epstein files. Recently, after a very public falling out with Trump, Musk, in a now-deleted post on X, had claimed that the Republican's name appeared in the Epstein files.&nbsp;

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has now touched another high-profile name — Elon Musk. Here's what Epstein’s former girlfriend and associate Ghislaine Maxwell said about him.

After US President Donald Trump, now his former close ally, ex-DOGE chief Elon Musk's name has come up in the murky Jeffrey Epstein saga. The disgraced financier, sex trafficker's former girlfriend and associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, has now contradicted the world's richest man's claims that he didn't know her or Epstein. According to the long-awaited transcripts of bombshell taped interviews by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, released by the US Department of Justice on Friday (Aug 22), the disgraced socialist Ghislaine has revealed that she met Musk at a multi-day birthday bash for Google co-founder Sergey Brin. What did Ghislaine Maxwell say about her and Epstein's links to Musk? Ghislaine Maxwell told Deputy Attorney General Blanche that she "met him in — I don’t remember the year, but it’s going to be in 2010, ’11, something like that, I think, if my memory serves." She said that Musk was one of the 30 to 50 people who spent "three to four" days on a Caribbean island for the birthday celebration. "Mr. Musk was present for that," said Ghislaine. Musk denies all ties with Ghislaine and Epstein Ghislaine Maxwell also told Blanche that she later saw Musk at an Oscars event. This was probably a reference to the March 2014 Vanity Fair's Oscar Party, where Musk and Ghislaine were clicked together. In 2024, a Twitter (now X) user posted the photo, in reply to which Musk claimed, "Don’t know Ghislaine at all. She photobombed me once at a Vanity Fair party several years ago. Real question is why VF invited her in the first place".

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has now touched another high-profile name — Elon Musk. Here's what Epstein’s former girlfriend and associate Ghislaine Maxwell said about him.

After Trump, Elon Musk dragged into Epstein scandal as Ghislaine Maxwell says this...

Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking minors, has told US investigators that she does not believe Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide. “I do not believe he died by suicide, no,” Maxwell said during a nine-hour interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. When asked if she had a view on who might have killed him, she replied, “No, I don’t.” Maxwell explained she had no first-hand knowledge of what happened but did not think Epstein was suicidal.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/c-ghislaine-maxwell-says-epstein-client-list-is-a-myth-calls-prince-andrew-claims-not-conceivable-1755953242309">'There is no list': Ghislaine Maxwell says Epstein ‘client list’ is a myth</a><h2>Prison violence and ‘going rate’ for a hit</h2>Maxwell criticised the Bureau of Prisons and suggested violence inside jails can be arranged cheaply. “In prison, where I am, they will kill you or they will pay, somebody can pay a prisoner to kill you for $25 worth of commissary. That’s about the going rate for a hit with a lock today,” she said. However, she added, “I don’t think Epstein had a hit on like that. If it is indeed murder, I believe it was an internal situation [in the jail].”<h2>Dismissing conspiracy theories</h2>Despite rejecting the official account of suicide, Maxwell also denied that Epstein was killed to protect the rich and powerful. “I do not have any reason to believe that. And I also think it’s ludicrous, because if that is what they wanted, they would’ve had plenty of opportunity when he wasn’t in jail. And if they were worried about blackmail or anything from him, he would’ve been a very easy target,” she said.The Justice Department and FBI under President Trump concluded there was no evidence Epstein was murdered, blackmailed powerful people, or kept a so-called “client list.” Epstein had been removed from suicide watch before his death in 2019, after a psychologist assessed him. On the night he died, cameras in the prison were not working, details that have fuelled years of speculation.<h2>Transcripts reveal Maxwell’s talks with DOJ</h2>The Justice Department released four redacted transcripts of Maxwell’s interviews on Friday. They took place shortly before she was moved to a minimum-security prison. She was given “limited” immunity to answer questions about Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring.The Trump administration has faced bipartisan criticism over how it handled the Epstein files. At the same time, conspiracy theories about Epstein’s death have become widespread online, especially among right-wing groups.

Ghislaine Maxwell doubts Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide, citing prison violence and ease of arranging hits. She claims no direct knowledge but believes any murder was likely an internal jail matter.

Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking minors, has told US investigators that she does not believe Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide. “I do not believe he died by suicide, no,” Maxwell said during a nine-hour interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. When asked if she had a view on who might have killed him, she replied, “No, I don’t.” Maxwell explained she had no first-hand knowledge of what happened but did not think Epstein was suicidal. Also read: 'There is no list': Ghislaine Maxwell says Epstein ‘client list’ is a myth Prison violence and ‘going rate’ for a hit Maxwell criticised the Bureau of Prisons and suggested violence inside jails can be arranged cheaply. “In prison, where I am, they will kill you or they will pay, somebody can pay a prisoner to kill you for $25 worth of commissary. That’s about the going rate for a hit with a lock today,” she said. However, she added, “I don’t think Epstein had a hit on like that. If it is indeed murder, I believe it was an internal situation [in the jail].” Dismissing conspiracy theories Despite rejecting the official account of suicide, Maxwell also denied that Epstein was killed to protect the rich and powerful. “I do not have any reason to believe that. And I also think it’s ludicrous, because if that is what they wanted, they would’ve had plenty of opportunity when he wasn’t in jail. And if they were worried about blackmail or anything from him, he would’ve been a very easy target,” she said. The Justice Department and FBI under President Trump concluded there was no evidence Epstein was murdered, blackmailed powerful people, or kept a so-called “client list.” Epstein had been removed from suicide watch before his death in 2019, after a psychologist assessed him. On the night he died, cameras in the prison were not working, details that have fuelled years of speculation. Transcripts reveal Maxwell’s talks with DOJ The Justice Department released four redacted transcripts of Maxwell’s interviews on Friday. They took place shortly before she was moved to a minimum-security prison. She was given “limited” immunity to answer questions about Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring. The Trump administration has faced bipartisan criticism over how it handled the Epstein files. At the same time, conspiracy theories about Epstein’s death have become widespread online, especially among right-wing groups.

Ghislaine Maxwell doubts Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide, citing prison violence and ease of arranging hits. She claims no direct knowledge but believes any murder was likely an internal jail matter.

'You can get a prisoner to kill for $25': Ghislaine Maxwell says Epstein 'didn’t die by suicide' but...

Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has told US officials that a widely discussed “client list” does not exist. In a July interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Maxwell insisted, “There is no list.” She also rejected claims that Donald Trump or Bill Clinton acted inappropriately. “The president was never inappropriate with anybody. In the times I was with him, he was a gentleman in all respects,” she said.Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, has appealed to the US Supreme Court to overturn her conviction, and her lawyer has said they would “welcome” a pardon from Trump.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-was-never-inappropriate-with-anybody-claims-ghislane-maxwell-jeffrey-epstein-1755922646192">Trump was ‘never inappropriate with anybody, claims Ghislane Maxwell</a><h2>Prince Andrew allegations addressed</h2>Maxwell strongly denied introducing Prince Andrew to Epstein and called allegations of the duke having sex with an underage girl in her home “mind-blowingly not conceivable.” She also claimed the now-famous photo of Prince Andrew with Virginia Giuffre, with Maxwell in the background, was fake.Giuffre, who accused the prince of sexually abusing her when she was 17, reached a financial settlement with him in 2022. She died earlier this year, and her family has condemned Maxwell’s testimony, calling her a “monster”.<h2>Epstein connections and conspiracy theories</h2>Maxwell said Epstein paid her up to $250,000 a year even after their romantic relationship ended, describing them as “friends with benefits”. She dismissed theories that Epstein was murdered in prison, although she admitted she did not believe he took his own life.Speculation about a secret list of Epstein’s associates has fuelled conspiracy theories for years. Maxwell, however, insisted such a document does not exist, despite her being asked about figures including Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Kevin Spacey, Naomi Campbell and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.The case continues to shadow Donald Trump, who was once friendly with Epstein but claims they fell out in 2004. While Trump has denied any wrongdoing, critics, including members of his own party, have pushed for greater transparency. The White House has insisted that “no leniency is being given or discussed” regarding Maxwell.

Ghislaine Maxwell denied the existence of a “client list,” defended Trump and Clinton, rejected Prince Andrew allegations, and called a key photo fake. She's appealing her conviction and seeks a pardon.

Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has told US officials that a widely discussed “client list” does not exist. In a July interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Maxwell insisted, “There is no list.” She also rejected claims that Donald Trump or Bill Clinton acted inappropriately. “The president was never inappropriate with anybody. In the times I was with him, he was a gentleman in all respects,” she said. Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, has appealed to the US Supreme Court to overturn her conviction, and her lawyer has said they would “welcome” a pardon from Trump. Also read: Trump was ‘never inappropriate with anybody, claims Ghislane Maxwell Prince Andrew allegations addressed Maxwell strongly denied introducing Prince Andrew to Epstein and called allegations of the duke having sex with an underage girl in her home “mind-blowingly not conceivable.” She also claimed the now-famous photo of Prince Andrew with Virginia Giuffre, with Maxwell in the background, was fake. Giuffre, who accused the prince of sexually abusing her when she was 17, reached a financial settlement with him in 2022. She died earlier this year, and her family has condemned Maxwell’s testimony, calling her a “monster”. Epstein connections and conspiracy theories Maxwell said Epstein paid her up to $250,000 a year even after their romantic relationship ended, describing them as “friends with benefits”. She dismissed theories that Epstein was murdered in prison, although she admitted she did not believe he took his own life. Speculation about a secret list of Epstein’s associates has fuelled conspiracy theories for years. Maxwell, however, insisted such a document does not exist, despite her being asked about figures including Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Kevin Spacey, Naomi Campbell and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. The case continues to shadow Donald Trump, who was once friendly with Epstein but claims they fell out in 2004. While Trump has denied any wrongdoing, critics, including members of his own party, have pushed for greater transparency. The White House has insisted that “no leniency is being given or discussed” regarding Maxwell.

Ghislaine Maxwell denied the existence of a “client list,” defended Trump and Clinton, rejected Prince Andrew allegations, and called a key photo fake. She's appealing her conviction and seeks a pardon.

'There is no list': Ghislaine Maxwell says Epstein ‘client list’ is a myth, calls Prince Andrew claims ‘not conceivable’

Social media claims have surfaced in recent days saying that convicted sex offender &nbsp;Ghislaine Maxwell "allowed to move freely" or has “disappeared from jail”. Here is a fact check:&nbsp;<h2>What happened to &nbsp;Ghislaine Maxwell?</h2>Maxwell, an associate of the late convicted child abuser Jeffrey Epstein, was sentenced to 20 years in jail for sex offences. Her sentence will end in 2037 unless it's overturned or commuted. Her appeals and requests for pardon are still under consideration.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/-will-ghislaine-maxwell-reveal-the-truth-about-jeffrey-epstein-s-client-list-1752750879595/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/-will-ghislaine-maxwell-reveal-the-truth-about-jeffrey-epstein-s-client-list-1752750879595/embed</a><h2>Was Ghislaine Maxwell moved to a minimum security prison?</h2>Yes, Maxwell was transferred recently to a minimum-security jail. She is now in the federal prison camp, FPC Bryan in Texas, which is less restrictive than her previous facility, FCI Tallahassee in Florida. This reportedly gives more lenient conditions than usual for sex offenders. The US Bureau of Prisons (BOP) confirmed the transfer without explanation. The US Justice Department (DOJ) has not linked it to her recent cooperation with them on the Epstein case.&nbsp;<h2>Can Ghislaine Maxwell move around freely in the new prison?</h2>She will still be under supervision, and cannot leave without authorisation. &nbsp;Minimum-security facilities usually have fewer physical barriers and more lenient rules, yet are controlled environments.<h2>What is FPC Bryan, where Ghislaine Maxwell is lodged, like?</h2>FPC Bryan is an all-female minimum-security camp with around 635 inmates. It has dormitory-style housing, low staff-to-inmate ratios, and limited or no perimeter fencing. Inmates have more freedom of movement within the facility during designated times. They can do work assignments, recreational activities like yoga, which Maxwell reportedly teaches, and vocational training. But the inmates' schedules are strict, and they are under suprevision and regulations. The prison has low or no fencing, with lower BOP staff presence.All this is creating a perception that Maxwell has greater freedom.<h2>Why was Maxwell transferred to a new prison?</h2>BOP did not officially declare a reason, but usually these transfers are on account of security needs, medical requirements and protection measures.Maxwell was moved after speaking to DoJ officials: she was interviewed for two days by DoJ's Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche about the Epstein case, raising speculation that she is getting leeway. The move to a minimum security prison is unusual indeed, given that sex offenders also have a Public Safety Factor (PSF) designation, which BOP has waived in her case.<h2>What are the authorities saying about Maxwell's move to a minimum security prison?</h2>The DOJ did not issue a direct statement on the transfer, but had in the past opposed Maxwell’s Supreme Court appeal to overturn her conviction. Maxwell’s attorney, while confirming the transfer, declined any further comment. He has advocated for a presidential pardon so that Maxwell could testify openly about the Epstein case. The US Congress's House Oversight Committee had subpoenaed Maxwell for deposition, but postponed it until after the Supreme Court appeal decision.&nbsp;<h2>How social media fuelled rumours about Maxwell's ‘free movement’&nbsp;</h2>Recent social media posts suggested that Maxwell was ‘no longer in custody’ or ‘has disappeared’ or ‘is moving freely’. &nbsp;Epstein and Maxwell’s accusers condemned the transfer as preferential treatment, calling the Texas facility a "luxury prison." The lack of government transparency and the timing of the DOJ meeting with Maxwell are fuelling such conspiracy theories online.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Bureau of Prisons did not officially declare a reason, but usually these transfers are on account of security needs, medical requirements and protection measures.

Social media claims have surfaced in recent days saying that convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell "allowed to move freely" or has “disappeared from jail”. Here is a fact check: What happened to Ghislaine Maxwell? Maxwell, an associate of the late convicted child abuser Jeffrey Epstein, was sentenced to 20 years in jail for sex offences. Her sentence will end in 2037 unless it's overturned or commuted. Her appeals and requests for pardon are still under consideration. https://www.wionews.com/videos/-will-ghislaine-maxwell-reveal-the-truth-about-jeffrey-epstein-s-client-list-1752750879595/embed Was Ghislaine Maxwell moved to a minimum security prison? Yes, Maxwell was transferred recently to a minimum-security jail. She is now in the federal prison camp, FPC Bryan in Texas, which is less restrictive than her previous facility, FCI Tallahassee in Florida. This reportedly gives more lenient conditions than usual for sex offenders. The US Bureau of Prisons (BOP) confirmed the transfer without explanation. The US Justice Department (DOJ) has not linked it to her recent cooperation with them on the Epstein case. Can Ghislaine Maxwell move around freely in the new prison? She will still be under supervision, and cannot leave without authorisation. Minimum-security facilities usually have fewer physical barriers and more lenient rules, yet are controlled environments. What is FPC Bryan, where Ghislaine Maxwell is lodged, like? FPC Bryan is an all-female minimum-security camp with around 635 inmates. It has dormitory-style housing, low staff-to-inmate ratios, and limited or no perimeter fencing. Inmates have more freedom of movement within the facility during designated times. They can do work assignments, recreational activities like yoga, which Maxwell reportedly teaches, and vocational training. But the inmates' schedules are strict, and they are under suprevision and regulations. The prison has low or no fencing, with lower BOP staff presence. All this is creating a perception that Maxwell has greater freedom. Why was Maxwell transferred to a new prison? BOP did not officially declare a reason, but usually these transfers are on account of security needs, medical requirements and protection measures. Maxwell was moved after speaking to DoJ officials: she was interviewed for two days by DoJ's Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche about the Epstein case, raising speculation that she is getting leeway. The move to a minimum security prison is unusual indeed, given that sex offenders also have a Public Safety Factor (PSF) designation, which BOP has waived in her case. What are the authorities saying about Maxwell's move to a minimum security prison? The DOJ did not issue a direct statement on the transfer, but had in the past opposed Maxwell’s Supreme Court appeal to overturn her conviction. Maxwell’s attorney, while confirming the transfer, declined any further comment. He has advocated for a presidential pardon so that Maxwell could testify openly about the Epstein case. The US Congress's House Oversight Committee had subpoenaed Maxwell for deposition, but postponed it until after the Supreme Court appeal decision. How social media fuelled rumours about Maxwell's ‘free movement’ Recent social media posts suggested that Maxwell was ‘no longer in custody’ or ‘has disappeared’ or ‘is moving freely’. Epstein and Maxwell’s accusers condemned the transfer as preferential treatment, calling the Texas facility a "luxury prison." The lack of government transparency and the timing of the DOJ meeting with Maxwell are fuelling such conspiracy theories online.

The Bureau of Prisons did not officially declare a reason, but usually these transfers are on account of security needs, medical requirements and protection measures.

Fact check: Is sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell allowed to move freely' in prison? Verifying online claims

Ghislaine Maxwell attempted to offer dirt on US President Donald Trump to former President Joe Biden, according to a report by The Daily Mail. The report cites a fellow inmate of Ghislane Maxwell, Kathryn Comolli, in Tallahassee in 2022. According to the report, Comolli stated that Maxwell offered information to Joe Biden in exchange for her release.&nbsp;“I heard her tell another inmate that she had dirt on Trump and that it was going to get her a pardon from Biden. I guess Biden’s camp just didn’t want to go down that route,” said Comolli as reported by Daily Mail.According to the inmate, it was well known to everyone in the prison that she wanted a pardon from Biden. But in any case, Biden reportedly did not want to associate with the most notorious sex trafficker in the country.&nbsp;According to a memo by Biden's Department of Justice from 2022, Ghislane was unreliable and unremorseful; she decides when to reveal facts and those facts change based on her interests. She lied several times about cutting ties, receiving money from Epstein under oath during deposition for a civil lawsuit. “If anything stands out from the defendant’s sentencing submission, it is her complete failure to address her offence conduct and her utter lack of remorse,” read the memo.&nbsp;“There are plenty of absurd rumours out there—but this one, patently false, might just take the cake,” said a lawyer of Maxwell David Oscar Markus.In an unusual move, Ghislane Maxwell was transferred to a cushy low-security prison camp in Bryan, Texas, with no explanation. Earlier on Monday, a New York Judge denied the request of the Federal Government to release the Grand Jury Transcript of Ghislaine Maxwell.&nbsp;"The court's review confirmed that unsealing the grand jury materials would not reveal new information of any consequence," said a New York judge, Paul Engelmayer.&nbsp;&nbsp;

According to a fellow inmate of Ghislaine Maxwell, Kathryn Comolli, in Tallahassee, it was known to everyone at the prison that she wanted a pardon from Former President Joe Biden.

Ghislaine Maxwell attempted to offer dirt on US President Donald Trump to former President Joe Biden, according to a report by The Daily Mail. The report cites a fellow inmate of Ghislane Maxwell, Kathryn Comolli, in Tallahassee in 2022. According to the report, Comolli stated that Maxwell offered information to Joe Biden in exchange for her release. “I heard her tell another inmate that she had dirt on Trump and that it was going to get her a pardon from Biden. I guess Biden’s camp just didn’t want to go down that route,” said Comolli as reported by Daily Mail. According to the inmate, it was well known to everyone in the prison that she wanted a pardon from Biden. But in any case, Biden reportedly did not want to associate with the most notorious sex trafficker in the country. According to a memo by Biden's Department of Justice from 2022, Ghislane was unreliable and unremorseful; she decides when to reveal facts and those facts change based on her interests. She lied several times about cutting ties, receiving money from Epstein under oath during deposition for a civil lawsuit. “If anything stands out from the defendant’s sentencing submission, it is her complete failure to address her offence conduct and her utter lack of remorse,” read the memo. “There are plenty of absurd rumours out there—but this one, patently false, might just take the cake,” said a lawyer of Maxwell David Oscar Markus. In an unusual move, Ghislane Maxwell was transferred to a cushy low-security prison camp in Bryan, Texas, with no explanation. Earlier on Monday, a New York Judge denied the request of the Federal Government to release the Grand Jury Transcript of Ghislaine Maxwell. "The court's review confirmed that unsealing the grand jury materials would not reveal new information of any consequence," said a New York judge, Paul Engelmayer.

According to a fellow inmate of Ghislaine Maxwell, Kathryn Comolli, in Tallahassee, it was known to everyone at the prison that she wanted a pardon from Former President Joe Biden.

Ghislane Maxwell told fellow inmate she had dirt on Trump-- And planned to use this to get pardon

Jeffrey Epstein's key associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, has reportedly been moved from her Florida prison to another institution in Texas quietly, according to a CNN report. This comes amid speculation over whether US President Donald Trump could grant her a pardon or not.Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in helping Epstein. She used to help the convicted sex offender Epstein in recruiting, grooming and abusing young girls.She was held at a federal prison in Tallahassee. But now, as per reports, she has been moved to the Federal Prison Camp Bryon in southeast Texas, according to a source familiar and records from the Bureau of Prisons.“We can confirm, Ghislaine Maxwell is in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan in Bryan, Texas,” BOP spokesperson Donald Murphy said in a statement to CNN.Before moving her to Texas, Maxwell was temporarily placed at a federal prison in Oakdale, Louisiana. "Officials from Texas were expected to take custody of her shortly after the handoff," sources told the outlet.Reportedly, the prison is dubbed "Club Fed" and houses non-violent female offenders convicted of white-collar crimes. Moreover, "Club Fed" is the lowest level federal security prison in the US, and has no perimeter fencing, according to the Federal Prison Camp Bryan's website.The Trump administration has been under immense pressure for the US president's relationship with Epstein. Last week, US House Speaker Mike Johnson said Jeffrey Epstein's key associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, should be awarded life imprisonment in place of the 20-year jail sentence she is already serving for abetting sexual crimes against minors.When the president was asked about Maxwell and whether she would be pardoned, he said he hadn’t considered a pardon or commutation, although he didn’t rule it out. “It’s something I haven’t thought about. I’m allowed to do it, but I haven’t thought about it.” Pressed again, he declined to comment further, saying, “I don’t want to talk about that.”Epstein was charged with sexually trafficking minors, and it was during detention in 2019 that he died by suicide. While. Maxwell, who has been party to the crime, has been accused of recruiting minors for the criminal act.&nbsp;

Maxwell was held at a federal prison in Tallahassee. But now, as per reports, she has been moved to the Federal Prison Camp Bryon in southeast Texas, according to a source familiar and records from the Bureau of Prisons.

Jeffrey Epstein's key associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, has reportedly been moved from her Florida prison to another institution in Texas quietly, according to a CNN report. This comes amid speculation over whether US President Donald Trump could grant her a pardon or not. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in helping Epstein. She used to help the convicted sex offender Epstein in recruiting, grooming and abusing young girls. She was held at a federal prison in Tallahassee. But now, as per reports, she has been moved to the Federal Prison Camp Bryon in southeast Texas, according to a source familiar and records from the Bureau of Prisons. “We can confirm, Ghislaine Maxwell is in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan in Bryan, Texas,” BOP spokesperson Donald Murphy said in a statement to CNN. Before moving her to Texas, Maxwell was temporarily placed at a federal prison in Oakdale, Louisiana. "Officials from Texas were expected to take custody of her shortly after the handoff," sources told the outlet. Reportedly, the prison is dubbed "Club Fed" and houses non-violent female offenders convicted of white-collar crimes. Moreover, "Club Fed" is the lowest level federal security prison in the US, and has no perimeter fencing, according to the Federal Prison Camp Bryan's website. The Trump administration has been under immense pressure for the US president's relationship with Epstein. Last week, US House Speaker Mike Johnson said Jeffrey Epstein's key associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, should be awarded life imprisonment in place of the 20-year jail sentence she is already serving for abetting sexual crimes against minors. When the president was asked about Maxwell and whether she would be pardoned, he said he hadn’t considered a pardon or commutation, although he didn’t rule it out. “It’s something I haven’t thought about. I’m allowed to do it, but I haven’t thought about it.” Pressed again, he declined to comment further, saying, “I don’t want to talk about that.” Epstein was charged with sexually trafficking minors, and it was during detention in 2019 that he died by suicide. While. Maxwell, who has been party to the crime, has been accused of recruiting minors for the criminal act.

Maxwell was held at a federal prison in Tallahassee. But now, as per reports, she has been moved to the Federal Prison Camp Bryon in southeast Texas, according to a source familiar and records from the Bureau of Prisons.

Ghislaine Maxwell quietly moved to minimum security Texas prison as lawyers seek Trump pardon - Here's what we know

US President Donald Trump has claimed he fell out with Jeffrey Epstein after the disgraced financier poached workers from his Mar-a-Lago spa, including Virginia Giuffre, the woman at the centre of the sex abuse case involving Prince Andrew.<h2>Trump: ‘He stole her’ from Mar-a-Lago spa</h2>Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning from Scotland, Trump gave one of his most detailed explanations yet about his past ties with Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on charges of trafficking underage girls.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-rewards-monstrous-terrorism-netanyahu-blasts-starmer-over-uk-s-plan-to-recognise-palestinian-state-1753823471830">'Rewards monstrous terrorism': Netanyahu blasts Starmer over UK's plan to recognise Palestinian state</a>“People were taken out of the (Mar-a-Lago) spa, hired by him, in other words, gone,” Trump said, adding, “When I heard about it, I told him, I said, ‘Listen, we don’t want you taking our people.’” He added, “And then not too long after that, he did it again. And I said, ‘Out of here.’”Trump confirmed that one of the spa workers hired by Epstein was Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew of sexually assaulting her when she was 17. “I think she worked at the spa. I think that was one of the people. He stole her,” Trump said. Giuffre died by suicide earlier this year at her home in Australia.<h2>No new details from FBI as pressure builds</h2>Before taking office, Trump had promised to release more details about Epstein. However, when the FBI and Justice Department said in July they had not found anything new, some of Trump’s supporters were left disappointed. Calls for further investigations have since grown, with more attention being paid to Trump’s past relationship with Epstein.<h2>Maxwell demands clemency in return for testimony</h2>The Justice Department has moved to unseal grand jury records linked to Epstein’s case and interviewed his former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, last week. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, met with Maxwell over two days, though no details of the conversation were shared.Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence, has said she is willing to testify before a House committee, but only if granted clemency or formal immunity. In a letter to the committee, her lawyers said, “If Ms Maxwell were to receive clemency, she would be willing, and eager, to testify openly and honestly, in public.”They added she would also need to see questions in advance, would not testify from the Florida prison where she is held, and would only appear after the Supreme Court decides on her appeal. Without these conditions, her lawyers said she would invoke her Fifth Amendment right to&nbsp;remain&nbsp;silent.

President Trump claimed he cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein poached Mar-a-Lago spa staff, including Virginia Giuffre. Trump said he warned Epstein, then ended their relationship after repeated incidents.

US President Donald Trump has claimed he fell out with Jeffrey Epstein after the disgraced financier poached workers from his Mar-a-Lago spa, including Virginia Giuffre, the woman at the centre of the sex abuse case involving Prince Andrew. Trump: ‘He stole her’ from Mar-a-Lago spa Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning from Scotland, Trump gave one of his most detailed explanations yet about his past ties with Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on charges of trafficking underage girls. Also read: 'Rewards monstrous terrorism': Netanyahu blasts Starmer over UK's plan to recognise Palestinian state “People were taken out of the (Mar-a-Lago) spa, hired by him, in other words, gone,” Trump said, adding, “When I heard about it, I told him, I said, ‘Listen, we don’t want you taking our people.’” He added, “And then not too long after that, he did it again. And I said, ‘Out of here.’” Trump confirmed that one of the spa workers hired by Epstein was Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew of sexually assaulting her when she was 17. “I think she worked at the spa. I think that was one of the people. He stole her,” Trump said. Giuffre died by suicide earlier this year at her home in Australia. No new details from FBI as pressure builds Before taking office, Trump had promised to release more details about Epstein. However, when the FBI and Justice Department said in July they had not found anything new, some of Trump’s supporters were left disappointed. Calls for further investigations have since grown, with more attention being paid to Trump’s past relationship with Epstein. Maxwell demands clemency in return for testimony The Justice Department has moved to unseal grand jury records linked to Epstein’s case and interviewed his former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, last week. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, met with Maxwell over two days, though no details of the conversation were shared. Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence, has said she is willing to testify before a House committee, but only if granted clemency or formal immunity. In a letter to the committee, her lawyers said, “If Ms Maxwell were to receive clemency, she would be willing, and eager, to testify openly and honestly, in public.” They added she would also need to see questions in advance, would not testify from the Florida prison where she is held, and would only appear after the Supreme Court decides on her appeal. Without these conditions, her lawyers said she would invoke her Fifth Amendment right to remain silent.

President Trump claimed he cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein poached Mar-a-Lago spa staff, including Virginia Giuffre. Trump said he warned Epstein, then ended their relationship after repeated incidents.

‘He stole my staff’: Trump reveals why he cut ties with Epstein for poaching Mar-a-Lago spa staff including Virginia Giuffre

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