Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, recently told U.S. officials that a so-called "client list" attributed to Epstein doesn't exist, a statement made during an extensive interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. The newly released transcript reveals Maxwell's denials of various conspiracy theories, her defense of former presidents, and controversial claims regarding her relationship with Prince Andrew.
Ghislaine Maxwell Insists No Epstein Client List Exists in DOJ Interview
Ghislaine Maxwell Insists No Epstein Client List Exists in DOJ Interview
Maxwell dismisses conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein's associates and defends her past ties to high-profile figures during her testimony.
Maxwell's interview took place in July, amidst growing pressure on the Trump administration for revelations about Epstein's high-profile connections. The former socialite, currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, asserted that both Donald Trump and Bill Clinton were not involved in any illicit activities and that she had no knowledge of any blackmail involving Epstein.
In the extensive transcriptions, Maxwell emphasized she never witnessed the two former presidents engaging in dubious behavior, calling Trump a "gentleman" during their interactions. She referred to claims around a secretive "client list" of Epstein's associates as unfounded, directly countering theories that have circulated in recent years. Names dropped during this line of questioning included figures like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and even Prince Andrew, whom Maxwell claims she did not introduce to Epstein.
She stated, “There is no list,” pushing back against notions that such a compilation was being hidden by governing bodies. Moreover, she elaborated her perspective on Prince Andrew, asserting that the allegations against him were “mind-blowingly not conceivable” and labeled photos linking him to accusations as fake.
Maxwell shared personal anecdotes of her long-standing relationship with Epstein, having initially befriended him in 1991 and maintained a financial link to him well after their romantic involvement ended. Concerning Epstein's controversial death in custody, she denied he died by suicide, although she found severe murder theories to be exaggerated.
Amid mounting pressure on Trump from his party for more transparency on the Epstein investigations, Maxwell's attorney has indicated they would be interested in a presidential pardon—a subject of contention as the status of Epstein's connections continues to provoke public scrutiny and ethical discussions within government.
As Maxwell's statements emerge, calls for accountability and clarity from the Associated Press underscore a growing demand for answers particularly from authorities navigating ongoing investigations into Epstein's legacy.
With speculation rampant, whether Maxwell's assertions will alter the narrative surrounding the Epstein case remains to be seen as further revelations and reports unfold.
In the extensive transcriptions, Maxwell emphasized she never witnessed the two former presidents engaging in dubious behavior, calling Trump a "gentleman" during their interactions. She referred to claims around a secretive "client list" of Epstein's associates as unfounded, directly countering theories that have circulated in recent years. Names dropped during this line of questioning included figures like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and even Prince Andrew, whom Maxwell claims she did not introduce to Epstein.
She stated, “There is no list,” pushing back against notions that such a compilation was being hidden by governing bodies. Moreover, she elaborated her perspective on Prince Andrew, asserting that the allegations against him were “mind-blowingly not conceivable” and labeled photos linking him to accusations as fake.
Maxwell shared personal anecdotes of her long-standing relationship with Epstein, having initially befriended him in 1991 and maintained a financial link to him well after their romantic involvement ended. Concerning Epstein's controversial death in custody, she denied he died by suicide, although she found severe murder theories to be exaggerated.
Amid mounting pressure on Trump from his party for more transparency on the Epstein investigations, Maxwell's attorney has indicated they would be interested in a presidential pardon—a subject of contention as the status of Epstein's connections continues to provoke public scrutiny and ethical discussions within government.
As Maxwell's statements emerge, calls for accountability and clarity from the Associated Press underscore a growing demand for answers particularly from authorities navigating ongoing investigations into Epstein's legacy.
With speculation rampant, whether Maxwell's assertions will alter the narrative surrounding the Epstein case remains to be seen as further revelations and reports unfold.
