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Trump's Pardon Speculation Grows for Ghislaine Maxwell
8/15/2025
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Story summary
- President Trump has not confirmed plans to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking.
- Speculation increased after Trump transferred her to a lower-security prison and met with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
- New pardon attorney Edward R. Martin, a Trump ally, is considering pardons for far-right figures.
- Bipartisan pressure persists for Trump to release Epstein-related files.
- Maxwell, asserting her innocence, is appealing her conviction.
