Todd Blanche says he would not recommend a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
Todd Blanche, the acting US attorney general, stated he would not recommend a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell during a Senate hearing. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex-trafficking crimes and has exhausted her appeals. Blanche's comments come amid discussions about potential clemency for Maxwell, which have sparked outrage among survivors and advocates.
- ▪Todd Blanche testified before a Senate subcommittee regarding the justice department's budget requests.
- ▪He confirmed he would not recommend a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving time for sex-trafficking crimes.
- ▪Maxwell has been transferred to a minimum-security facility and is reportedly receiving favorable treatment.
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Todd Blanche testifies before a Senate subcommittee on the justice department's proposed 2027 budget in Washington DC on 19 May 2026. Photograph: Douliery Olivier/Abaca/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenTodd Blanche testifies before a Senate subcommittee on the justice department's proposed 2027 budget in Washington DC on 19 May 2026. Photograph: Douliery Olivier/Abaca/ShutterstockGhislaine MaxwellTodd Blanche says he would not recommend a pardon for Ghislaine MaxwellActing US attorney general made comments about the Epstein associate at a Senate hearing over budget requests US politics live – latest updates Anna BettsTue 19 May 2026 13.06 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 13.20 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTodd Blanche, the acting US attorney general, told lawmakers on…
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