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The U.S. Justice Department has requested a meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell, longtime associate of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, to gather information as pressure mounts for further disclosures in the case.
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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the department intends to ask Maxwell, “What do you know?” and that a meeting with her is being planned soon. Maxwell’s legal team confirmed ongoing discussions with the government and said she is prepared to “always testify truthfully.”
The development follows growing public and political demand, including from President Donald Trump and his supporters, for transparency in the Epstein investigation. Trump recently instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue the release of all grand jury records tied to the case.
“This Justice Department is committed to confronting uncomfortable truths and pursuing justice wherever the evidence leads,” said Blanche. He added that if Maxwell holds information about criminal acts involving others, the FBI and DOJ are ready to listen.
Blanche, who previously served as Trump’s lawyer during his 2024 trial, also referenced a July 6 statement affirming that a comprehensive FBI review found no grounds to open investigations against previously uncharged individuals.
Epstein died by suicide in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Maxwell was convicted in 2022 of aiding Epstein in sexually abusing underage girls and is serving a 20-year sentence.
Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus, thanked President Trump for supporting efforts to reveal more details about the case. Earlier in 2025, Maxwell petitioned the Supreme Court to review her conviction, but the Justice Department has urged the court to dismiss the appeal.
During her trial, four women testified they were abused as minors at various Epstein residences. One of them, Annie Farmer, told the BBC this week that while Maxwell’s conviction offered some justice, the ongoing focus on the perpetrators rather than the victims has left her feeling sidelined.
The DOJ’s interest in meeting Maxwell has sparked criticism among some right-wing figures, including far-right activist Laura Loomer, who questioned why such an interview hadn’t occurred earlier.
Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson said that no vote will be held on releasing Epstein-related files until at least September, despite ongoing public pressure.
By: BBC
