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Raskin Introduces Resolution Opposing Any Clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell

The measure is symbolic given the president’s unilateral pardon power.

Overview

  • House Judiciary ranking member Jamie Raskin filed the resolution Wednesday to register opposition to any commutation, clemency, or pardon for Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence.
  • Democrats say a whistleblower document indicates Maxwell is preparing a commutation application for review by the Trump administration.
  • A whistleblower also alleges Maxwell met with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche over the summer and was later transferred to a minimum-security camp in Texas where she received special privileges.
  • President Trump has not ruled out relief for Maxwell, saying last month he would “take a look at it” and consult the Justice Department.
  • House Oversight has released Epstein estate emails detailing networks of contacts, and Maxwell has declined to cooperate with the committee’s probe.