Maxwell’s pardon pitch tests Trump’s calculus on the Epstein case
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Ghislaine Maxwell proposes full testimony in exchange for clemency from President Trump, a move that has sparked scrutiny of its credibility and impact. Legal experts say clemency conditions are unclear and may offer little real insight into Epstein’s crimes, while victims’ advocates condemn the negotiation as self-serving; Trump’s stance remains undecided and the White House says clemency is not a priority.
- Maxwell’s clemency pitch: can Epstein accomplice talk her way out of prison? The Guardian
- Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the Fifth but says she'd 'speak fully and honestly' if Trump grants her clemency NBC News
- Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the Fifth, with lawyer saying she'll testify in Epstein probe if Trump grants her clemency CBS News
- Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions About Epstein Crimes in House Deposition The New York Times
- Ghislaine Maxwell Takes the Fifth in Congressional Hearing The Wall Street Journal
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