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Maxwell Seeks Trump Pardon Amid Controversial Trial Claims

3/3/2025

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Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, is contemplating a pardon from her longtime friend, former President Donald Trump. What began as a lighthearted joke among inmates has evolved into a serious discussion among her supporters, who claim her trial was unjust and hope her connection to Trump might sway his decision.

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Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, is contemplating a pardon from her longtime friend, former President Donald Trump. What began as a lighthearted joke among inmates has evolved into a serious discussion among her supporters, who claim her trial was unjust and hope her connection to Trump might sway his decision.