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Will Trump Pardon Ghislaine Maxwell? It's Looking More Likely

Will Trump Pardon Ghislaine Maxwell? It's Looking More Likely

Summary

President Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls. There is debate among lawmakers about whether a pardon could lead to Maxwell cooperating with investigations, but no decision has been made yet.

Key Facts

  • Ghislaine Maxwell is in prison for her role in helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse minors.
  • Maxwell was convicted and is serving a 20-year sentence in Texas.
  • President Trump has the power to pardon federal crimes and has not ruled out pardoning Maxwell.
  • Betting odds show increased chances of a Maxwell pardon by the end of 2026, rising from 7% to about 17-22%.
  • Some lawmakers think a pardon could encourage Maxwell’s cooperation with investigations, but opinions are divided.
  • Maxwell has used her right against self-incrimination and has refused to cooperate fully with Congress.
  • Trump has said he hasn’t thought much about a pardon and that it is not the right time to discuss pardons.
  • Maxwell is appealing her conviction, but the Supreme Court recently rejected her appeal.
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