MTG Furious as Republicans Weigh Pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell — Survivors and Lawmakers Push Back

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MTG Furious as Republicans Weigh Pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell — Survivors and Lawmakers Push Back

News (2 / 1) 25.04.2026 05:57 / Julia


Maxwell's Legal Fight

Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence after conviction for trafficking young girls to Epstein, has reportedly asked former President Trump for a pardon. She invoked the Fifth during a House Oversight deposition. Her legal team has petitioned the Supreme Court, arguing prosecutors’ past deals and alleged secret settlements involving dozens of men undermined the fairness of her trial.

The clash has reignited tension between lawmakers and survivors as the Oversight panel considers how to proceed.