Alan Dershowitz Urges President Trump to Pardon Ghislaine Maxwell
NEW YORK — Former lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein and President Donald Trump, Alan Dershowitz, has publicly urged President Trump to grant a pardon to Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite currently facing charges related to Epstein's criminal activities, according to the Daily Mail.
Dershowitz, who has represented high-profile clients and was previously involved in Epstein's legal matters, argues that Maxwell deserves clemency and that a presidential pardon could be justified. This plea has sparked significant public and media debate given the high-profile nature of the case.
Maxwell is accused of aiding Epstein in the alleged trafficking and abuse of minors. The legal proceedings against her have drawn international attention, making any discussion about a pardon highly controversial.
The Trump administration has not yet commented on Dershowitz's request, and it remains unclear whether the president will consider such a pardon.
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