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Bondi Announces Meeting With Maxwell

In a seismic turn for the long-dormant Epstein investigation, the Department of Justice announced plans to interview Ghislaine Maxwell—marking the first time federal prosecutors will formally engage with the convicted trafficker in connection to uncharged individuals linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling criminal network.

The development comes as part of a broader reexamination of the Epstein case ordered by President Trump, who earlier this year directed Attorney General Pamela Bondi to release all credible evidence related to the matter. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, in a statement issued Tuesday morning, confirmed that discussions with Maxwell’s legal team are underway and that a meeting is expected “in the coming days.”

The DOJ’s review of Epstein-related files, completed on July 6, found no actionable grounds to pursue new investigations based on existing records. But Blanche indicated the Department was now moving beyond file reviews—signaling a willingness to reengage witnesses and reconsider leads previously overlooked or dismissed. This shift, according to officials, reflects a renewed commitment to uncovering any remaining criminal culpability among Epstein’s inner circle.

Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for her 2021 conviction on federal trafficking charges, has long been seen as a potential gateway to identifying Epstein’s enablers. Despite years of speculation surrounding her knowledge of high-profile figures allegedly entangled in Epstein’s web, no previous administration formally sought her cooperation. The DOJ’s decision to do so now, under Bondi’s leadership, is being cast as both a corrective and a signal of institutional accountability.

The announcement arrives amid a growing crescendo of political and public pressure. Recent court filings by the DOJ include a motion to unseal grand jury transcripts—part of a broader transparency push that has gained bipartisan traction. For Maxwell, whose silence has fueled conspiracy theories and global intrigue, the opportunity to speak could alter the trajectory of the entire investigation.

Bondi, a longtime advocate against human trafficking, has reportedly made the Maxwell interview a top priority. Her supporters argue that the initiative aligns with her record and reinforces the DOJ’s seriousness in confronting the unresolved dimensions of Epstein’s legacy. Critics, meanwhile, question why such action wasn’t taken years earlier, when public interest and investigative momentum were arguably at their peak.

As the Justice Department prepares for its historic meeting with Maxwell, questions loom about what—if anything—will emerge. But for the first time in years, the prospect of accountability in the Epstein case no longer appears entirely out of reach.

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