Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced he will continue his interview with Gislaine Maxwell, recently convicted of sex trafficking, adding that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will release more information at an appropriate time.
Blanche reported that he met with Maxwell for several hours and intends to follow up the next day, stating, “The DOJ will share more details about what I learned at the right time,” in a post.
Maxwell received a 20-year sentence in 2022 and has long been associated with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Her attorney, David Oscar Marx, mentioned that Maxwell cooperated fully, expressing appreciation for the government’s efforts to uncover the truth. “I’m looking forward to a productive day tomorrow. Gislane answered every question honestly,” Marx posted.
After the interview, he told the press that Maxwell never hesitated to answer questions or invoked her legal privileges. “She was forthcoming and honest throughout,” he emphasized.
This interview comes amid increasing pressure on former President Trump’s administration to provide more evidence related to the Epstein case.
Maxwell is currently appealing her 2021 conviction, but the DOJ recently recommended denying her appeal.
Epstein, who ran in elite circles among politicians and business leaders, was found dead in a New York prison while awaiting trial; his death was ruled a suicide by prosecutors.
Earlier this month, the DOJ and FBI reaffirmed findings from a joint memo indicating Epstein’s death was self-inflicted and he did not possess a so-called “client list.” This memo sparked outrage among MAGA supporters who are demanding increased transparency. Attorney General Pam Bondi had previously stated that some documents related to Epstein’s case would be withheld due to concerns about the potential harm to victims.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Bondi claimed her name was mentioned multiple times in the Epstein files during a briefing to Trump in May. She noted that while many prominent figures were named, it didn’t imply wrongdoing. The White House dismissed the claims, stating, “The fact is that the president distanced himself from Epstein because he was inappropriate. This is merely another piece of fake news from Democrats and the liberal media, akin to the Obama-Russia scandal where Trump was vindicated.”
Ian Maxwell shared on Wednesday that his sister Gislaine would present essential evidence to the court that was not accessible during her previous trial.
