WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jul 22) stated it could be applicable for prosecutors to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, calling the continued scrutiny of the late Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking case a “witch hunt”.
“I feel it’s time to listen to every little thing. It’s a witch hunt towards the mistaken individuals. Let’s get to the reality,” Trump stated within the Oval Workplace, referencing public strain from his supporters to unseal further Epstein case information.
The remarks got here because the Justice Division confirmed it had requested Maxwell’s authorized staff whether or not she could be keen to talk with prosecutors, with Deputy Lawyer Normal Todd Blanche saying he anticipated to satisfy together with her “within the coming days”.
Maxwell, a British socialite and former affiliate of Epstein, is presently serving a 20-year jail sentence after being convicted in 2021 of serving to Epstein recruit and groom underage women for abuse.
“President Trump has advised us to launch all credible proof,” Blanche posted on X, previously Twitter. “If Ms Maxwell has details about anybody who has dedicated crimes towards victims, the FBI and DOJ will hear what she has to say.”
JULY 29 DEADLINE SET
Two federal judges in New York on Tuesday gave the Justice Division till Jul 29 to supply detailed arguments justifying its request to unseal grand jury information tied to the Epstein and Maxwell instances.
In addition they instructed events within the case, together with Maxwell, a consultant for Epstein, and alleged victims, to submit their positions on the matter by Aug 5.
In an announcement, Maxwell’s legal professional David Oscar Markus confirmed they have been in talks with prosecutors. “Ghislaine will all the time testify in truth. We’re grateful to President Trump for his dedication to uncovering the reality on this case.”
Maxwell didn’t testify at her trial and is interesting her conviction to the US Supreme Courtroom.
