The Justice Department recently indicated a shift in its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche reaching out to Ghislaine Maxwell to assess her willingness to cooperate with prosecutors. Blanche confirmed on Tuesday that, under Attorney General Pam Bondy’s guidance, the DOJ is open to hearing what Maxwell might reveal about individuals who were part of Epstein’s criminal operations.
“This Department of Justice is committed to seeking justice wherever the facts lead us,” Blanche stated in a post on social media.
Blanche reiterated a previous joint statement from July 6 by the DOJ and the FBI, which highlighted that a comprehensive review of FBI files related to Epstein’s case yielded no new evidence that could support charges against additional suspects. “In essence, a thorough examination of the FBI’s Epstein case files has shown no evidence warranting an investigation into uncharged parties,” Blanche explained.
The memo, endorsed by FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino, led to controversy after President Trump, Bondi, and FBI officials had vowed to release all Epstein-related documents. Sources indicated that Bongino expressed his dissatisfaction privately after facing public criticism regarding the memo.
Blanche mentioned that Maxwell’s associates may have valuable information concerning the crimes against victims. “President Trump instructed us to disclose all credible evidence,” he added. “Consequently, at the direction of Attorney General Bondy, I reached out to Maxwell’s lawyer to discuss whether she would be willing to speak to our prosecutors.”
This outreach, according to Blanche, represents the first instance where Maxwell has engaged her legal team towards potential cooperation. “That’s going to change soon,” he asserted, mentioning that he hopes to meet with Maxwell shortly.
Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Marx, confirmed they are currently in talks with the government, and noted that Maxwell has always been forthright with him. “I appreciate President Trump’s dedication to uncovering the truth,” he remarked.
FBI Director Patel responded briefly to Blanche’s remarks, saying simply, “Got it.” Maxwell was convicted in 2021 for her role in facilitating Epstein’s trafficking of underage girls and is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence after contesting her case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Fox News Digital has reached out to both the DOJ and the FBI for comment.
