Ghislaine Maxwell, through her legal team, is opposing the release of grand jury deliberation records related to the charges brought against her, arguing that such disclosure could jeopardize her in a possible retrial.
Maxwell, the former partner of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been serving a 20-year prison sentence since 2021 for aiding in his abuse network. Epstein died by suicide in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, having previously been convicted in 2007.
In the U.S. legal system, a grand jury is responsible for determining whether there is sufficient evidence to formally indict someone for a crime. These proceedings are held behind closed doors to protect the integrity of criminal investigations, and their records cannot be made public without a judge’s approval.
It remains unclear whether the grand jury records contain new information, as many details have already been corroborated through public testimony from victims and witnesses, the Justice Department noted.
Donald Trump has called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to release the grand jury testimony transcripts in the Maxwell and Epstein cases. His request comes amid mounting criticism over a lack of transparency, especially after the Justice Department previously stated that no documents from the case would be released—despite Trump’s campaign promise to make them public.
Maxwell’s attorneys have filed an appeal with the Supreme Court, claiming her conviction should be voided because Epstein’s 2007 plea deal included a non-prosecution agreement that, they argue, extended to his associates. The Court is expected to review the case in late September.
Last month, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Maxwell, though the details of their discussion have not been disclosed. Last week, she was transferred from a Florida prison to a lower-security facility in Texas.
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