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House Panel Divided Over Possible Maxwell Pardon for Testimony

4/24/2026

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House Oversight Committee debated offering a presidential pardon to Ghislaine Maxwell for testimony.
President Donald Trump has not ruled out pardoning Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence.
Chairman James Comer opposes a pardon and says panel is split.
Democratic members called a pardon outrageous and a betrayal of Epstein survivors.
Maxwell’s attorney says she will give truth if pardoned after telling Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche Trump bore no wrongdoing.

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House Oversight Committee debated offering a presidential pardon to Ghislaine Maxwell for testimony.
President Donald Trump has not ruled out pardoning Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence.
Chairman James Comer opposes a pardon and says panel is split.
Democratic members called a pardon outrageous and a betrayal of Epstein survivors.
Maxwell’s attorney says she will give truth if pardoned after telling Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche Trump bore no wrongdoing.