Republicans appear split on idea of clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell
Some Republican members of the House oversight committee are reportedly divided on whether Ghislaine Maxwell should receive clemency in exchange for cooperation in the Epstein investigation, sparking backlash from survivors and advocates. Critics argue that offering clemency would undermine justice and retraumatize victims of sexual abuse. Despite the debate, clemency remains unlikely, though the discussion highlights ongoing political tensions within the Republican Party.
- ▪Republican members of the House oversight and government reform committee are split on whether Ghislaine Maxwell should be pardoned to aid the Epstein investigation.
- ▪Survivors' advocates strongly oppose any clemency for Maxwell, calling it a betrayal of justice and a mockery of victims' suffering.
- ▪Maxwell was moved to a low-security prison after a controversial interview with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, fueling conspiracy theories.
- ▪The bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act required document releases by December 19, but some disclosures came late and were heavily redacted.
- ▪Donald Trump promised to release Epstein files during his campaign but his justice department failed to fully deliver on that pledge.
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Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein in a photo by the DoJ as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender. Photograph: US Justice Department/ReutersView image in fullscreenGhislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein in a photo by the DoJ as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender. Photograph: US Justice Department/ReutersJeffrey EpsteinRepublicans appear split on idea of clemency for Ghislaine MaxwellHouse panel divided on whether Trump should pardon Maxwell so she can cooperate with Epstein investigationVictoria BekiempisSun 3 May 2026 08.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe possibility of clemency for Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, however…
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