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Epoch Times
an hour ago
- Epoch Times
Ghislaine Maxwell Asks Supreme Court to Toss Her Sex-Trafficking Convictions
British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell urged the Supreme Court on July 28 to toss her sex-trafficking convictions, alleging that the federal government violated an immunity deal when it prosecuted her. The legal filing came after the former associate of the late Jeffrey Epstein met with Department of Justice officials on July 24. Epstein was a convicted sex offender who died in custody in 2019 while under indictment for sex trafficking.
Washington Post
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Tracking Trump: EPA eyes clean air rules repeal; Maxwell offers testimony for immunity; global economy continues growth; and more
The EPA announced a proposal to end Clean Air Act climate regulation. Ghislaine Maxwell requested immunity for congressional testimony. Analysis found the global economy is outperforming predictions. A third whistleblower alleged a Trump judicial nominee engaged in misconduct. The Senate confirmed Trump's CDC director pick. The Justice Dept. filed a complaint against a judge hearing deportation cases. A Project 2025 author launched a primary run against Sen. Lindsey Graham. In case you missed it … The Department of Homeland Security is posting Americana art on social media with anti-immigration messages. The artists and their estates are not happy. Want to stay on top of President Trump's second term? Sign up for the newsletter to get the top stories every weeknight.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
How to pronounce Ghislaine Maxwell's name
British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is making headlines again after meetings with the Department of Justice. A senior DOJ official met with Maxwell for a second day of talks on Friday, July 25. This comes as the Trump administration attempts to block the release of additional documents related to the investigation into Epstein's death. The disgraced financier died by suicide in August 2019 after being convicted in 2008 of soliciting prostitution from a minor. Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence at a federal prison in Tallahassee, Florida, after being found guilty in 2021 of helping Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls. She is currently appealing her sentence. POTUS on socialite Ghislaine Maxwell: Trump says he hasn't considered pardoning Epstein associate Closed-door discussions involved Maxwell, her attorneys and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's former defense lawyer. Maxwell's lawyer said an initial meeting with the Department of Justice was "very productive." But how do you pronounce Maxwell's first name? How to pronounce Ghislaine Maxwell's name The French name Ghislaine is pronounced" Ghee-len" with a hard "g" The "s" is silent while the "laine" portion rhymes with "again." It can also be pronounced "lahn" depending on the accent of the individual speaking the name. Contributing: USA TODAY's Christopher Cann, Jeff Burlew and Aysha Bagchi. Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to pronounce the name of Epstein's girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell Solve the daily Crossword
NZ Herald
3 hours ago
- Politics
- NZ Herald
House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Epstein's imprisoned associate for a deposition
Ghislaine Maxwell is negotiating about testifying to Congress on the Jeffrey Epstein case. Photo / Getty Images Listening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech. Ghislaine Maxwell is negotiating about testifying to Congress on the Jeffrey Epstein case. Photo / Getty Images Jeffrey Epstein's imprisoned associate Ghislaine Maxwell would be willing to testify to Congress if lawmakers offer her immunity and provide her with the questions in advance, her lawyer said in a letter obtained today by the Washington Post. 'Our initial reaction was that Ms Maxwell would invoke her Fifth Amendment rights and decline to testify at this time,' her lawyer, David Oscar Markus, wrote in the letter to Representative James Comer (Republican-Kentucky), who chairs the House Oversight Committee. 'However, after further reflection we would like to find a way to co-operate with Congress if a fair and safe path forward can be established.' In addition to immunity and questions beforehand, Maxwell said through Markus that she also wants to delay testifying until after the Supreme Court rules on her appeal of her sex-trafficking conviction. Markus also said that if Maxwell receives clemency from the United States President, she would be willing to testify open and honestly in front of Congress.
Irish Examiner
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
Ghislaine Maxwell open to US congress interview if given immunity, say lawyers
Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, is open to answering questions from the US congress – but only if she is granted immunity from future prosecution for her testimony, her lawyers said Tuesday. A spokeswoman for the committee that wants to interview her responded with a terse statement saying it would not consider offering her immunity. Maxwell's lawyers also asked that they be provided with any questions in advance and that any interview with her be scheduled after her petition to the US Supreme Court to take up her case has been resolved. David Oscar Markus, a lawyer for Ghislaine Maxwell, talks with the media outside the federal courthouse in Tallahassee, (Colin Hackley/AP) The conditions were laid out in a letter sent by Maxwell's attorneys to representative James Comer, the Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee who last week issued a subpoena for her deposition at the Florida prison where she is serving a 20-year-prison sentence on a conviction of conspiring with Epstein to sexually abuse underage girls. The request to interview her is part of a frenzied, renewed interest in the Epstein saga following the Justice Department's July statement that it would not be releasing any additional records from the investigation, an abrupt announcement that stunned online sleuths, conspiracy theorists and elements of US President Donald Trump's base who had been hoping to find proof of a government coverup. Since then, the Trump administration has sought to present itself as promoting transparency, with the department urging courts to unseal grand jury transcripts from the sex-trafficking investigation and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche interviewing Maxwell over the course of two days at a Florida courthouse last week. In a letter on Tuesday, Maxwell's lawyers said that though their initial instinct was for Maxwell to invoke her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, they are open to having her co-operate provided that legislators satisfy their request for immunity and other conditions. But the Oversight Committee seemed to reject that offer outright. 'The Oversight Committee will respond to Ms Maxwell's attorney soon, but it will not consider granting congressional immunity for her testimony,' a spokesperson said. Separately, Maxwell's lawyers have urged the Supreme Court to review her conviction, saying she did not receive a fair trial. They also say that one way she would give evidence 'openly and honestly, in public', is in the event of a pardon by Mr Trump, who has told reporters that such a move is within his rights but that he has not been not asked to make it. 'She welcomes the opportunity to share the truth and to dispel the many misconceptions and misstatements that have plagued this case from the beginning,' he said.
