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Maxwell Alleges Secret Settlements in Epstein Abuse Scandal

1/28/2026

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Ghislaine Maxwell, imprisoned in a Texas federal prison, filed a habeas petition alleging four co-conspirators and 25 men received secret settlements related to Jeffrey Epstein's abuse without charges.
The report notes Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act and the DOJ has slowed unclassified releases.
Leon Black, billionaire financier and Trump ally, settled Epstein-related claims for $62.5 million and had previously paid Epstein $170 million for 'tax planning' while denying trafficking.

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Ghislaine Maxwell, imprisoned in a Texas federal prison, filed a habeas petition alleging four co-conspirators and 25 men received secret settlements related to Jeffrey Epstein's abuse without charges.
The report notes Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act and the DOJ has slowed unclassified releases.
Leon Black, billionaire financier and Trump ally, settled Epstein-related claims for $62.5 million and had previously paid Epstein $170 million for 'tax planning' while denying trafficking.