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’

A US judge on Monday rejected the Justice Department’s bid to unseal records from the grand jury that indicted the late financier Jeffrey Epstein’s partner Ghislaine Maxwell on sex trafficking charges, writing that the records did not answer lingering questions from the public about their crimes or Epstein’s death.Manhattan-based US District Judge Paul Engelmayer, who reviewed the transcripts of the witness testimony heard by the grand jury and other evidence the panel saw, wrote that the government's assertion that the materials would reveal meaningful new information about Epstein’s and Maxwell’s crimes was “demonstrably false”.&nbsp;“A member of the public familiar with the Maxwell trial record who reviewed the grand jury materials that the Government proposes to unseal would thus learn next to nothing new,” Engelmayer wrote.Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison sentence after her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges. Epstein died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. He had pleaded not guilty.&nbsp;Neither the Justice Department nor a lawyer for Maxwell immediately responded to requests for comment.Epstein socialised with the wealthy and powerful, and his death in jail sparked conspiracy theories that other prominent people were involved in his alleged crimes and that he was murdered. The New York City chief medical examiner ruled that Epstein’s death was a suicide by hanging.&nbsp;President Donald Trump, a Republican, had promised to make public Epstein-related files if re-elected and accused Democrats of covering up the truth. But in July, the Justice Department said a previously touted Epstein client list did not exist, angering Trump’s supporters.&nbsp;Seeking to quell the discontent from his base of conservative supporters and congressional Democrats, Trump instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi last month to seek the release of the Epstein and Maxwell grand jury material, as he sought to quell discontent over his administration’s handling of documents from the cases.But Engelmayer wrote that the Maxwell grand jury proceedings, which consisted of testimony from two law enforcement agents, did not contain noteworthy information that had not previously been made public at Maxwell’s month-long trial four years ago.&nbsp;“The materials do not identify any person other than Epstein and Maxwell as having had sexual contact with a minor. They do not discuss or identify any client of Epstein’s or Maxwell’s,” the judge wrote. “They do not reveal new sources of their wealth. They do not explore the circumstances of Epstein’s death.”&nbsp;Engelmayer acknowledged that the extent to which the material had already been made public weighed in favour of unsealing the records. But he said that was not enough to outweigh the “systemic interest” in maintaining the secrecy of grand jury proceedings.Grand juries operate largely out of the public eye to prevent interference in criminal investigations and to protect the reputations of individuals who are not charged with crimes.

Jeffrey Epstein socialised with the wealthy and powerful, and his death in jail sparked conspiracy theories that other prominent people were involved in his crimes and that he was murdered. The New York City chief medical examiner ruled that Epstein’s death was a suicide by hanging.

A US judge on Monday rejected the Justice Department’s bid to unseal records from the grand jury that indicted the late financier Jeffrey Epstein’s partner Ghislaine Maxwell on sex trafficking charges, writing that the records did not answer lingering questions from the public about their crimes or Epstein’s death. Manhattan-based US District Judge Paul Engelmayer, who reviewed the transcripts of the witness testimony heard by the grand jury and other evidence the panel saw, wrote that the government's assertion that the materials would reveal meaningful new information about Epstein’s and Maxwell’s crimes was “demonstrably false”. “A member of the public familiar with the Maxwell trial record who reviewed the grand jury materials that the Government proposes to unseal would thus learn next to nothing new,” Engelmayer wrote. Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison sentence after her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges. Epstein died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. He had pleaded not guilty. Neither the Justice Department nor a lawyer for Maxwell immediately responded to requests for comment. Epstein socialised with the wealthy and powerful, and his death in jail sparked conspiracy theories that other prominent people were involved in his alleged crimes and that he was murdered. The New York City chief medical examiner ruled that Epstein’s death was a suicide by hanging. President Donald Trump, a Republican, had promised to make public Epstein-related files if re-elected and accused Democrats of covering up the truth. But in July, the Justice Department said a previously touted Epstein client list did not exist, angering Trump’s supporters. Seeking to quell the discontent from his base of conservative supporters and congressional Democrats, Trump instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi last month to seek the release of the Epstein and Maxwell grand jury material, as he sought to quell discontent over his administration’s handling of documents from the cases. But Engelmayer wrote that the Maxwell grand jury proceedings, which consisted of testimony from two law enforcement agents, did not contain noteworthy information that had not previously been made public at Maxwell’s month-long trial four years ago. “The materials do not identify any person other than Epstein and Maxwell as having had sexual contact with a minor. They do not discuss or identify any client of Epstein’s or Maxwell’s,” the judge wrote. “They do not reveal new sources of their wealth. They do not explore the circumstances of Epstein’s death.” Engelmayer acknowledged that the extent to which the material had already been made public weighed in favour of unsealing the records. But he said that was not enough to outweigh the “systemic interest” in maintaining the secrecy of grand jury proceedings. Grand juries operate largely out of the public eye to prevent interference in criminal investigations and to protect the reputations of individuals who are not charged with crimes.

Jeffrey Epstein socialised with the wealthy and powerful, and his death in jail sparked conspiracy theories that other prominent people were involved in his crimes and that he was murdered. The New York City chief medical examiner ruled that Epstein’s death was a suicide by hanging.

Judge rejects Trump admin’s bid to unseal Epstein partner Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury transcripts

On Sunday (July 28), 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. Johnson and the Trump administration have been under immense pressure for the US president's relationship with Epstein. He said, “...I think 20 years was a pittance. I think she should have a life sentence at least. I mean, think of all these unspeakable crimes." "It’s hard to put into words how evil this was, and that she orchestrated it and was a big part of it, at least under the criminal sanction, I think is an unforgivable thing. So again, not my decision, but I have great pause about that, as any reasonable person would," Johnson told news outlet NBC.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/melania-involved-in-epstein-saga-new-claims-surfaces-amid-rising-pressure-on-trump-to-release-controversial-documents-1753604162319">Melania involved in Epstein saga? New claims surfaces amid rising pressure on Trump to release controversial documents</a>&nbsp;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. To which Johnson added, “Obviously, that’s a decision of the president. He said he had not adequately considered that. I won’t get it in front of him. That’s not my lane. That would be up to the president. But if she has information that could help us, then I think she should testify. Let’s get that out there. And whatever they need to do to compel that testimony, as long as it’s truthful, I would be in favour of.”&nbsp;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;

US House Speaker Mike Johnson said Ghislaine Maxwell, who has been the key associate of Jeffrey Epstein, should be awarded life imprisonment. Maxwell is already serving a 20-year jail sentence for abetting sexual crimes against minors. 

On Sunday (July 28), 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. Johnson and the Trump administration have been under immense pressure for the US president's relationship with Epstein. He said, “...I think 20 years was a pittance. I think she should have a life sentence at least. I mean, think of all these unspeakable crimes." "It’s hard to put into words how evil this was, and that she orchestrated it and was a big part of it, at least under the criminal sanction, I think is an unforgivable thing. So again, not my decision, but I have great pause about that, as any reasonable person would," Johnson told news outlet NBC. Also read: Melania involved in Epstein saga? New claims surfaces amid rising pressure on Trump to release controversial documents 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. To which Johnson added, “Obviously, that’s a decision of the president. He said he had not adequately considered that. I won’t get it in front of him. That’s not my lane. That would be up to the president. But if she has information that could help us, then I think she should testify. Let’s get that out there. And whatever they need to do to compel that testimony, as long as it’s truthful, I would be in favour of.” 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.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson said Ghislaine Maxwell, who has been the key associate of Jeffrey Epstein, should be awarded life imprisonment. Maxwell is already serving a 20-year jail sentence for abetting sexual crimes against minors.&nbsp;

'Ghislaine Maxwell should have a life sentence at least': US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Jeffrey Epstein's key associate

Days after US President Donald Trump revealed that child sex offender late Jeffrey Epstein ‘stole’ young women, including Virginia Giuffre, from his Mar-a-Lago resort, the Giuffre family has responded. Giuffre, who became one of the most prominent accusers of Epstein, died by suicide in April this year. As per a report, her family has questioned Donald Trump over his statement. The family has asked if the US president had prior information about the activities of Epstein and his former girlfriend, and convicted Ghislaine Maxwell. Notably, Trump's statement about Giuffre is the first when he has acknowledged possible links with Epstein and knowledge about his illicit activities. There has been growing pressure on the Trump administration to release the controversial Epstein Files.&nbsp;&nbsp;“It makes us ask if he was aware of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal actions, especially given his statement two years later that his good friend Jeffrey ‘likes women on the younger side … no doubt about it,’” Giuffre’s two brothers and her sisters-in-law told The Atlantic in an exclusive statement. “We and the public are asking for answers; survivors deserve this,” they added.&nbsp;Donald Trump said he cut all ties with Epstein and banished him from Mar‑a‑Lago after learning he had hired away “young women” working at the club’s spa. "He took people that worked for me. And I told him, 'Don’t do it anymore.' And he did it," Trump said, telling reporters that he barred Epstein from Mar-a-Lago, his estate in Palm Beach, Florida. "I said, 'Stay the hell out of here,'" he said. Pressed about whether any of the "stolen" employees were young women, Trump said many of them worked in the club's spa. "The answer is yes, they were in the spa," he said. “I told him, I said, 'Listen, we don’t want you taking our people, whether it was spa or not spa.' ... And he was fine. And then not too long after that, he did it again.” Trump also claimed that Giuffre never had a complaint about Mar‑a‑Lago during her employment.<h2>Who is Virginia Giuffre?</h2>Virginia Louise Giuffre was born as Virginia Roberts in August 1983, in Sacramento, California. She later moved to Palm Beach, Florida. Her father worked in maintenance at Trump’s Mar‑a‑Lago club. In the summer of 2000, while working as a spa attendant and reading a massage‑therapy book, she was approached by Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell recruited the 16‑year‑old and introduced her to Jeffrey Epstein, allegedly grooming her for sex trafficking under the guise of massage training. In 2002, she escaped and married Australian martial arts trainer Robert Giuffre and settled in Australia, raising three children together: two sons, Christian and Noah, and a daughter, Emily.&nbsp;She later became one of the most prominent accusers in the legal case against Epstein and Maxwell. She reportedly filed her civil lawsuit under the pseudonym Jane Doe 3. Her testimony and unsealed court documents became pivotal in Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal conviction in 2021. She also sued Prince Andrew, alleging she was trafficked to him, resulting in an out-of-court settlement in 2022. Giuffre died by suicide in April this year, at age 41, at her home in suburban Perth, Australia. Giuffre launched a nonprofit, first Victims Refuse Silence, later relaunched as Speak Out, Act, Reclaim (SOAR), to support survivors of sex trafficking and push for justice. &nbsp;

US President Donald Trump's remark that child sex offender late Jeffrey Epstein ‘stole’ young women, including Virginia Giuffre, from his spa has prompted Giuffre's family to ask pointed questions of the US president 

Days after US President Donald Trump revealed that child sex offender late Jeffrey Epstein ‘stole’ young women, including Virginia Giuffre, from his Mar-a-Lago resort, the Giuffre family has responded. Giuffre, who became one of the most prominent accusers of Epstein, died by suicide in April this year. As per a report, her family has questioned Donald Trump over his statement. The family has asked if the US president had prior information about the activities of Epstein and his former girlfriend, and convicted Ghislaine Maxwell. Notably, Trump's statement about Giuffre is the first when he has acknowledged possible links with Epstein and knowledge about his illicit activities. There has been growing pressure on the Trump administration to release the controversial Epstein Files. “It makes us ask if he was aware of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal actions, especially given his statement two years later that his good friend Jeffrey ‘likes women on the younger side … no doubt about it,’” Giuffre’s two brothers and her sisters-in-law told The Atlantic in an exclusive statement. “We and the public are asking for answers; survivors deserve this,” they added. Donald Trump said he cut all ties with Epstein and banished him from Mar‑a‑Lago after learning he had hired away “young women” working at the club’s spa. "He took people that worked for me. And I told him, 'Don’t do it anymore.' And he did it," Trump said, telling reporters that he barred Epstein from Mar-a-Lago, his estate in Palm Beach, Florida. "I said, 'Stay the hell out of here,'" he said. Pressed about whether any of the "stolen" employees were young women, Trump said many of them worked in the club's spa. "The answer is yes, they were in the spa," he said. “I told him, I said, 'Listen, we don’t want you taking our people, whether it was spa or not spa.' ... And he was fine. And then not too long after that, he did it again.” Trump also claimed that Giuffre never had a complaint about Mar‑a‑Lago during her employment. Who is Virginia Giuffre? Virginia Louise Giuffre was born as Virginia Roberts in August 1983, in Sacramento, California. She later moved to Palm Beach, Florida. Her father worked in maintenance at Trump’s Mar‑a‑Lago club. In the summer of 2000, while working as a spa attendant and reading a massage‑therapy book, she was approached by Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell recruited the 16‑year‑old and introduced her to Jeffrey Epstein, allegedly grooming her for sex trafficking under the guise of massage training. In 2002, she escaped and married Australian martial arts trainer Robert Giuffre and settled in Australia, raising three children together: two sons, Christian and Noah, and a daughter, Emily. She later became one of the most prominent accusers in the legal case against Epstein and Maxwell. She reportedly filed her civil lawsuit under the pseudonym Jane Doe 3. Her testimony and unsealed court documents became pivotal in Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal conviction in 2021. She also sued Prince Andrew, alleging she was trafficked to him, resulting in an out-of-court settlement in 2022. Giuffre died by suicide in April this year, at age 41, at her home in suburban Perth, Australia. Giuffre launched a nonprofit, first Victims Refuse Silence, later relaunched as Speak Out, Act, Reclaim (SOAR), to support survivors of sex trafficking and push for justice.

US President Donald Trump's remark that child sex offender late Jeffrey Epstein ‘stole’ young women, including Virginia Giuffre, from his spa has prompted Giuffre's family to ask pointed questions of the US president&nbsp;

Did Trump know about Epstein's activities? Virginia Giuffre's family questions US president on 'stole her from spa' remark

Renowned podcast host Joe Rogan criticised US President Donald Trump over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and how there is a minute missing from the Epstein film, which they were going to release.Joe Rogan lashed Trump, saying, "Do they think we’re babies?” However, Rogan singled out FBI Director Kash Patel for criticism as he dived into the situation.&nbsp;“The Epstein stuff is so crazy, because when Kash Patel was on here and he was like, ‘There’s nothing,’ and I was like, ‘What are you talking about?’” Rogan said. “Yeah, I didn’t even know what to say.”&nbsp;Earlier in June, a month before the Trump administration announced the end of the investigation in the Jeffrey Epstein case, FBI director Patel was on Rogan's show, and downplayed what the records had.&nbsp;The FBI director insisted to Rogan that he was "working his a** off" to release the information that "we're allowed to give you."&nbsp;Later on Friday, the podcaster stressed why he did not push Patel harder on his claims about Epstein.&nbsp;“People were like, ‘Why didn’t you push back more?’ My thought was like, ‘I’m just gonna put this out there and let the internet do its work,’” Rogan said. “The guy’s saying there are no tapes, there’s no video. That doesn’t make any sense. Everyone knows it doesn’t make sense.”&nbsp;“Then he’s like, ‘Well, we have a film, we’re gonna release that film,’ and the film has a f***ing minute missing from it,” Rogan recalled, referring to surveillance footage of Epstein’s prison cell on the night of his death. “Like, do you think we’re babies? Like, what is this?," Rogan exclaimed.&nbsp;Just days ago, US President Donald Trump, once again dodged the claims of his involvement in the Epstein Files. When a reporter asked him if he wrote a letter to Jeffrey Epstein, Trump said, “I don't even know what they are talking about. Now, anybody could have written the letter and used my name. That's happened a lot.”

Earlier in June, a month before the Trump administration announced the end of the investigation in the Jeffrey Epstein case, FBI director Patel was on Rogan's show, and downplayed what the records had.

Renowned podcast host Joe Rogan criticised US President Donald Trump over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and how there is a minute missing from the Epstein film, which they were going to release. Joe Rogan lashed Trump, saying, "Do they think we’re babies?” However, Rogan singled out FBI Director Kash Patel for criticism as he dived into the situation. “The Epstein stuff is so crazy, because when Kash Patel was on here and he was like, ‘There’s nothing,’ and I was like, ‘What are you talking about?’” Rogan said. “Yeah, I didn’t even know what to say.” Earlier in June, a month before the Trump administration announced the end of the investigation in the Jeffrey Epstein case, FBI director Patel was on Rogan's show, and downplayed what the records had. The FBI director insisted to Rogan that he was "working his a** off" to release the information that "we're allowed to give you." Later on Friday, the podcaster stressed why he did not push Patel harder on his claims about Epstein. “People were like, ‘Why didn’t you push back more?’ My thought was like, ‘I’m just gonna put this out there and let the internet do its work,’” Rogan said. “The guy’s saying there are no tapes, there’s no video. That doesn’t make any sense. Everyone knows it doesn’t make sense.” “Then he’s like, ‘Well, we have a film, we’re gonna release that film,’ and the film has a f***ing minute missing from it,” Rogan recalled, referring to surveillance footage of Epstein’s prison cell on the night of his death. “Like, do you think we’re babies? Like, what is this?," Rogan exclaimed. Just days ago, US President Donald Trump, once again dodged the claims of his involvement in the Epstein Files. When a reporter asked him if he wrote a letter to Jeffrey Epstein, Trump said, “I don't even know what they are talking about. Now, anybody could have written the letter and used my name. That's happened a lot.”

Earlier in June, a month before the Trump administration announced the end of the investigation in the Jeffrey Epstein case, FBI director Patel was on Rogan's show, and downplayed what the records had.

'Film has f***ing minute missing': Joe Rogan lambasts Trump administration over Epstein files, says, ‘Do they think we’re babies?’

A federal judge in Florida on Wednesday (July 24) turned down the US Justice Department’s request to release secret grand jury transcripts from the early investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. US District Judge Robin Rosenberg ruled that the request could not go forward because it did not meet the strict legal conditions required to release such material. Grand jury secrecy laws allow only limited exceptions, and the judge, appointed by Barack Obama, said none applied in this case.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-name-appears-multiple-times-in-epstein-files-report-reveals-doj-told-us-president-his-name-among-hundreds-linked-to-jeffrey-epstein-1753304208093">Trump’s name appears 'multiple times' in Epstein files? Report reveals DOJ told US president his name among 'hundreds' linked to Jeffrey Epstein</a><h2>Blow to Trump team’s efforts to calm MAGA outrage</h2>The decision is a setback for Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump administration, who have faced mounting pressure from MAGA supporters to release Epstein-related files. Many of Trump’s backers believe that a so-called “client list” of high-profile figures connected to Epstein exists and have called for transparency.Earlier this month, the Justice Department and FBI said no such list had been found, and Bondi confirmed there would be no more material released at this stage.<h2>DOJ had hoped Florida court would make an exception</h2>The department filed the request in Florida because grand juries were held in West Palm Beach in 2005 and 2007 to investigate Epstein’s alleged crimes. Although Epstein never faced federal charges in Florida, he reached a plea deal in 2007, admitting to two felony charges including soliciting a minor for prostitution. He served 18 months in prison.The Justice Department acknowledged in its filing that its request likely went against legal precedent, but urged the court to consider the public importance of the case.<h2>DOJ turns to New York courts for second chance</h2>Despite the Florida setback, the department is not giving up. Officials have submitted similar requests to federal judges in New York, where cases were brought against Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Judges in New York are still reviewing the matter and have asked for more information from prosecutors, victims, and legal teams representing both Epstein and Maxwell.The New York courts have previously shown more flexibility when it comes to grand jury secrecy, meaning there’s still a chance that some of the sealed materials could be made public. A decision, however, is not expected for&nbsp;several&nbsp;weeks.

The decision is a setback for Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump administration, who have faced mounting pressure from MAGA supporters to release Epstein-related files. 

A federal judge in Florida on Wednesday (July 24) turned down the US Justice Department’s request to release secret grand jury transcripts from the early investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. US District Judge Robin Rosenberg ruled that the request could not go forward because it did not meet the strict legal conditions required to release such material. Grand jury secrecy laws allow only limited exceptions, and the judge, appointed by Barack Obama, said none applied in this case. Also read: Trump’s name appears 'multiple times' in Epstein files? Report reveals DOJ told US president his name among 'hundreds' linked to Jeffrey Epstein Blow to Trump team’s efforts to calm MAGA outrage The decision is a setback for Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump administration, who have faced mounting pressure from MAGA supporters to release Epstein-related files. Many of Trump’s backers believe that a so-called “client list” of high-profile figures connected to Epstein exists and have called for transparency. Earlier this month, the Justice Department and FBI said no such list had been found, and Bondi confirmed there would be no more material released at this stage. DOJ had hoped Florida court would make an exception The department filed the request in Florida because grand juries were held in West Palm Beach in 2005 and 2007 to investigate Epstein’s alleged crimes. Although Epstein never faced federal charges in Florida, he reached a plea deal in 2007, admitting to two felony charges including soliciting a minor for prostitution. He served 18 months in prison. The Justice Department acknowledged in its filing that its request likely went against legal precedent, but urged the court to consider the public importance of the case. DOJ turns to New York courts for second chance Despite the Florida setback, the department is not giving up. Officials have submitted similar requests to federal judges in New York, where cases were brought against Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Judges in New York are still reviewing the matter and have asked for more information from prosecutors, victims, and legal teams representing both Epstein and Maxwell. The New York courts have previously shown more flexibility when it comes to grand jury secrecy, meaning there’s still a chance that some of the sealed materials could be made public. A decision, however, is not expected for several weeks.

The decision is a setback for Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump administration, who have faced mounting pressure from MAGA supporters to release Epstein-related files.&nbsp;

Will Epstein’s files ever come out? Florida judge blocks Trump's DOJ bid to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts - What's next?

Bombshell archival photos from the early 1990s released on Tuesday (Jul 22) have once again brought to the fore the alleged ties between US President Donald Trump and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The photos made public by CNN's KFile service show the disgraced financier Epstein at Trump's 1993 wedding to Marla Maples. The revelation comes amid uproar over the Epstein files and as Trump attempts to distance himself from the child sex offender. While Trump has yet to formally address the bombshell photos on Truth Social (per his usual fashion) or elsewhere, in a brief call with the news organisation as per the report, all he had to say was, "Are you kidding me?" &nbsp;His team, however, has quite a bit to say.<h2>How did Trump respond to photo proof of his old ties with Epstein?</h2>Trump, a prominent figure in 1993 and now, had no dearth of big names at any of his three weddings. The ceremony for his second marriage to Marla Maples was held at Manhattan's iconic Plaza Hotel and was attended by a ton of celebrity guests. However, until now, Epstein's attendance hadn't been widely documented or publicly known.As per the CNN report, the new organisation contacted Trump about the photos, and all the US President had to say was, "You've got to be kidding me," and called the outlet “fake news” before hanging up. Meanwhile, later, in a statement, White House spokesperson Steven Cheung offered a more formal rebuttal, calling the images "nothing more than out-of-context frame grabs of innocuous videos and pictures of widely attended events". He insisted that the pictures were being used "to disgustingly infer something nefarious". He insisted that “the fact is that the president kicked him out of his club for being a creep. This is nothing more than a continuation of the fake news stories concocted by the Democrats and the liberal media.”Reports suggest that Trump and Epstein's relationship stretches back to at least the 1980s, according to multiple reports. They were often spotted together at events in both Palm Beach and New York. In 2002, Trump even offered a quote to New York Magazine, describing Epstein as a "terrific guy" who "likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side." However, no criminal accusations have been levelled against Trump in connection with Epstein.

While Trump has yet to formally address the bombshell photos on Truth Social (per his usual fashion) or elsewhere, in a brief call with the news organisation as per the report, all he had to say was, "Are you kidding me?"  His team, however, has quite a bit to say. All you need to know.

Bombshell archival photos from the early 1990s released on Tuesday (Jul 22) have once again brought to the fore the alleged ties between US President Donald Trump and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The photos made public by CNN's KFile service show the disgraced financier Epstein at Trump's 1993 wedding to Marla Maples. The revelation comes amid uproar over the Epstein files and as Trump attempts to distance himself from the child sex offender. While Trump has yet to formally address the bombshell photos on Truth Social (per his usual fashion) or elsewhere, in a brief call with the news organisation as per the report, all he had to say was, "Are you kidding me?" His team, however, has quite a bit to say. How did Trump respond to photo proof of his old ties with Epstein? Trump, a prominent figure in 1993 and now, had no dearth of big names at any of his three weddings. The ceremony for his second marriage to Marla Maples was held at Manhattan's iconic Plaza Hotel and was attended by a ton of celebrity guests. However, until now, Epstein's attendance hadn't been widely documented or publicly known. As per the CNN report, the new organisation contacted Trump about the photos, and all the US President had to say was, "You've got to be kidding me," and called the outlet “fake news” before hanging up. Meanwhile, later, in a statement, White House spokesperson Steven Cheung offered a more formal rebuttal, calling the images "nothing more than out-of-context frame grabs of innocuous videos and pictures of widely attended events". He insisted that the pictures were being used "to disgustingly infer something nefarious". He insisted that “the fact is that the president kicked him out of his club for being a creep. This is nothing more than a continuation of the fake news stories concocted by the Democrats and the liberal media.” Reports suggest that Trump and Epstein's relationship stretches back to at least the 1980s, according to multiple reports. They were often spotted together at events in both Palm Beach and New York. In 2002, Trump even offered a quote to New York Magazine, describing Epstein as a "terrific guy" who "likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side." However, no criminal accusations have been levelled against Trump in connection with Epstein.

While Trump has yet to formally address the bombshell photos on Truth Social (per his usual fashion) or elsewhere, in a brief call with the news organisation as per the report, all he had to say was, "Are you kidding me?" &nbsp;His team, however, has quite a bit to say. All you need to know.

'Are you kidding me?': New photos suggest Epstein-Trump ties go back decades — Here's how he responded

In what can be only described as a bombshell revelation, photos of sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein attending US President Donald Trump's 1993 wedding to Marla Maples have come to light. The photos have been made public by CNN's KFile service. The ceremony at Manhattan's iconic Plaza Hotel had no shortage of celebrity guests — but until now, Epstein's attendance hadn’t been widely documented or publicly known. Amid recent uproar over the Epstein files and Trump's attempt to distance himself from the child sex offender, these photos present proof that Trump and Epstein were associated once. &nbsp;<h2>The Trump-Epstein conundrum</h2>Apart from confirming Epstein's presence at Trump's second wedding in 1993, CNN has also published archival footage from a 1999 Victoria’s Secret fashion show in New York, where Trump and Epstein were filmed chatting and laughing before the runway event began. The tape, reviewed by CNN's KFile as part of a broader dig through Trump's appearances in 90s-era footage, adds to the archive of visual evidence showing the two men as more than casual acquaintances.The material predates Epstein's first known legal troubles — which began with child sex abuse allegations in 2005 — but its rediscovery comes at a time of renewed scrutiny. The US Department of Justice in recent days has faced mounting pressure over its failure to release long-promised files tied to Epstein and his alleged co-conspirators. Ironically, some of the loudest outrage is coming from Trump's own MAGA base.Reports suggest that Trump and Epstein's relationship stretches back to at least the 1980s, according to multiple reports. They were often spotted together at events in both Palm Beach and New York. In 2002, Trump even offered a quote to New York Magazine describing Epstein as a "terrific guy" who "likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side." However, no criminal accusations have been levelled against Trump in connection with Epstein.<h2>What did Trump say about the photos?</h2>As per the CNN report, the new organisation contacted Trump about the photos, and all the US President had to say was, "You've got to be kidding me," and called the outlet "fake news," before hanging up. Meanwhile, later, in a statement, White House spokesperson, Steven Cheung, offered a more formal rebuttal, calling the images "nothing more than out-of-context frame grabs of innocuous videos and pictures of widely attended events". He insisted that the pictures were being used "to disgustingly infer something nefarious". He insisted that “The fact is that the President kicked him out of his club for being a creep. This is nothing more than a continuation of the fake news stories concocted by the Democrats and the liberal media.” &nbsp;

Apart from confirming Epstein's presence at Trump's second wedding in 1993, CNN has also published archival footage from a 1999 Victoria’s Secret fashion show in New York, where Trump and Epstein were filmed chatting and laughing before the runway event began.

In what can be only described as a bombshell revelation, photos of sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein attending US President Donald Trump's 1993 wedding to Marla Maples have come to light. The photos have been made public by CNN's KFile service. The ceremony at Manhattan's iconic Plaza Hotel had no shortage of celebrity guests — but until now, Epstein's attendance hadn’t been widely documented or publicly known. Amid recent uproar over the Epstein files and Trump's attempt to distance himself from the child sex offender, these photos present proof that Trump and Epstein were associated once. The Trump-Epstein conundrum Apart from confirming Epstein's presence at Trump's second wedding in 1993, CNN has also published archival footage from a 1999 Victoria’s Secret fashion show in New York, where Trump and Epstein were filmed chatting and laughing before the runway event began. The tape, reviewed by CNN's KFile as part of a broader dig through Trump's appearances in 90s-era footage, adds to the archive of visual evidence showing the two men as more than casual acquaintances. The material predates Epstein's first known legal troubles — which began with child sex abuse allegations in 2005 — but its rediscovery comes at a time of renewed scrutiny. The US Department of Justice in recent days has faced mounting pressure over its failure to release long-promised files tied to Epstein and his alleged co-conspirators. Ironically, some of the loudest outrage is coming from Trump's own MAGA base. Reports suggest that Trump and Epstein's relationship stretches back to at least the 1980s, according to multiple reports. They were often spotted together at events in both Palm Beach and New York. In 2002, Trump even offered a quote to New York Magazine describing Epstein as a "terrific guy" who "likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side." However, no criminal accusations have been levelled against Trump in connection with Epstein. What did Trump say about the photos? As per the CNN report, the new organisation contacted Trump about the photos, and all the US President had to say was, "You've got to be kidding me," and called the outlet "fake news," before hanging up. Meanwhile, later, in a statement, White House spokesperson, Steven Cheung, offered a more formal rebuttal, calling the images "nothing more than out-of-context frame grabs of innocuous videos and pictures of widely attended events". He insisted that the pictures were being used "to disgustingly infer something nefarious". He insisted that “The fact is that the President kicked him out of his club for being a creep. This is nothing more than a continuation of the fake news stories concocted by the Democrats and the liberal media.”

Apart from confirming Epstein's presence at Trump's second wedding in 1993, CNN has also published archival footage from a 1999 Victoria’s Secret fashion show in New York, where Trump and Epstein were filmed chatting and laughing before the runway event began.

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