Maxwell denies “client list,” disputes Trump accusations — DOJ transcript released - Ghislaine Maxwell told Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche that there was no evidence of an Epstein “client list.” She also characterized Donald Trump as “courteous” and never inappropriate, dismissing conspiracy theories about his involvement. The DOJ confirmed no such list exists in the case files.
Democrats decry limited Epstein file release as insufficient - From a batch of 33,000 pages initially provided to Congress, only about 1,000 new pages—mostly flight logs—were deemed unpublished. Democrats, including Reps. Robert Garcia and Ro Khanna, blasted the release as token and not nearly transparent enough.
Maxwell doubts Epstein’s death was a suicide—calls broader conspiracies “ludicrous” - In the interviews, Maxwell questioned the official suicide ruling, suggesting Epstein’s death may have resulted from "an internal situation" in prison, possibly influenced by inmates. She dismissed theories involving powerful external actors as implausible.
Giuffre family outraged over Maxwell transcript release - Virginia Giuffre’s family condemned the DOJ for releasing Ghislaine Maxwell’s interview transcripts, saying it gave her a dangerous platform to “rewrite history” and dishonor survivors.
President Trump on Friday said he wouldn’t object to the release of all files tied to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as requested by the House Oversight Committee.
“I’m in support of them keeping it open. Innocent people shouldn’t be hurt, but I’m in support of keeping it totally open,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, when asked how he felt about the release of documents. “I couldn’t care less.”
Maxwell claims famed Prince Andrew photo was faked - Maxwell denied ever introducing Prince Andrew to Epstein. She also labeled the notorious photo of Andrew with Virginia Giuffre as “fake,” pushing alternative narratives amid her ongoing pursuit of a pardon.
Maxwell says she was unaware of any “client list,” saw no misconduct by Trump - In a newly released DOJ transcript, Ghislaine Maxwell stated she had never seen or heard of Epstein keeping a “client list” detailing associates. She added that she never witnessed President Trump behaving inappropriately—calling him “always very cordial” and “a gentleman in all respects.”
Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence after being convicted of helping lure girls to be sexually abused by Epstein, said the former president "absolutely never went" to Little Saint James while being interviewed by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche last month. The Department of Justice released transcripts and audio recordings of the interviews on Friday.
