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Clinton Global Initiative Honored Ghislaine Maxwell in 2013 Despite Prior Allegations, Records Show

New records indicate internal warnings were not followed at the 2013 conference.

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Overview

  • CNN reported that Maxwell received complimentary access to the 2013 CGI meeting and was applauded as a “Commitment to Action” leader for her ocean work.
  • A 2011 directive from top Clinton aide Doug Band told staff to remove Maxwell from all Clinton-related lists, according to the reporting.
  • A Clinton Foundation representative said complimentary tickets were approved at the staff level and characterized Maxwell’s presence as related to ocean conservation, while denying any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.
  • A Justice Department–released interview transcript shows Maxwell saying she never saw powerful men linked to Epstein, including Bill Clinton, engage in inappropriate behavior and describing a role in CGI’s early efforts.
  • Maxwell attended the event representing her TerraMar Project nonprofit, which later shut down in 2019 following Epstein’s death.