WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jul 22) mentioned it will 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 believe it’s time to listen to the whole lot. It’s a witch hunt in opposition to the improper individuals. Let’s get to the reality,” Trump mentioned within the Oval Workplace, referencing public stress from his supporters to unseal further Epstein case information.
The remarks got here because the Justice Division confirmed it had requested Maxwell’s authorized group whether or not she could be prepared to talk with prosecutors, with Deputy Legal professional 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 at the moment serving a 20-year jail sentence after being convicted in 2021 of serving to Epstein recruit and groom underage ladies for abuse.
“President Trump has instructed us to launch all credible proof,” Blanche posted on X, previously Twitter. “If Ms Maxwell has details about anybody who has dedicated crimes in opposition to 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 offer detailed arguments justifying its request to unseal grand jury information tied to the Epstein and Maxwell instances.
Additionally 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 a press release, Maxwell’s lawyer David Oscar Markus confirmed they had been in talks with prosecutors. “Ghislaine will all the time testify honestly. 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 Court docket.
