Trump administration makes first-ever outreach to Maxwell in Epstein case

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The Department of Justice signaled a shift in its strategy to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, with Deputy Lawyer Common Todd Blanche revealing that he has reached out to Ghislaine Maxwell to gauge her willingness to cooperate with prosecutors.

Blanche confirmed Tuesday that, underneath the course of Lawyer Common Pam Bondi, the DOJ is now open to listening to what Maxwell may need to supply relating to uncharged people who might have participated in Epstein’s legal enterprise.

"This Division of Justice doesn't draw back from uncomfortable truths, nor from the duty to pursue justice wherever the information might lead," Blanche mentioned in a put up on X Tuesday.

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Ghislaine Maxwell allegedly procured underage victims for Jeffrey Epstein. (Patrick McMullan)

Blanche reaffirmed the July 6 joint assertion issued by the DOJ and FBI , which concluded {that a} thorough evaluate of FBI recordsdata associated to the Epstein case uncovered no new proof to assist costs in opposition to extra events.

"Particularly, that within the latest thorough evaluate of the recordsdata maintained by the FBI within the Epstein case, no proof was uncovered that would predicate an investigation in opposition to uncharged third events," Blanche wrote.

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That memo, which was signed by FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino, sparked controversy after President Donald Trump, Bondi and FBI leaders repeatedly mentioned they'd launch all paperwork associated to Epstein.

Sources advised Fox Information that Bongino, who signed off on the memo, complained about it in non-public following public backlash.

Lawyer Common Pam Bondi, Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino, and FBI Director Kash Patel. (Getty Pictures)

The brand new outreach to Maxwell is within the hopes that Epstein's convicted accomplice "has details about anybody who has dedicated crime in opposition to victims," Blanche mentioned.

"President Trump has advised us to launch all credible proof…" he wrote. "Subsequently, on the course of Lawyer Common Bondi, I've communicated with counsel for Ms. Maxwell to find out whether or not she can be keen to talk with prosecutors from the Division."

The brand new outreach to Maxwell marks the primary time, based on Blanche, that any administration has approached her authorized staff with an inquiry into potential cooperation.

"That modifications now," Blanche emphasised.

Blanche mentioned that he "anticipates assembly with Ms. Maxwell within the coming days."

David Oscar Markus, Maxwell's legal professional, confirmed to Fox Information that they're "in discussions with the federal government and that Ghislaine will at all times testify in truth."

"We're grateful to President Trump for his dedication to uncovering the reality on this case," he mentioned.

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FBI Director Patel responded succinctly to Blanche's assertion, writing on X Tuesday: "Get it."

Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of serving to Epstein visitors teen women. She was sentenced to twenty years in jail and has appealed her case to the U.S. Supreme Court docket.