DEVELOPING: Top Justice Department Official Anticipates Meeting With Ghislaine Maxwell

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche released a statement saying he anticipates a meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell in the coming days.

“This Department of Justice does not shy away from uncomfortable truths, nor from the responsibility to pursue justice wherever the facts may lead.  The joint statement by the DOJ and FBI of July 6 remains as accurate today as it was when it was written.  Namely, that in the recent thorough review of the files maintained by the FBI in the Epstein case, no evidence was uncovered that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties,” a statement from Blanche read.

“President Trump has told us to release all credible evidence. If Ghislane Maxwell has information about anyone who has committed crimes against victims, the FBI and the DOJ will hear what she has to say,” he continued.

“Therefore, at the direction of Attorney General Bondi, I have communicated with counsel for Ms. Maxwell to determine whether she would be willing to speak with prosecutors from the Department.  I anticipate meeting with Ms. Maxwell in the coming days.  Until now, no administration on behalf of the Department had inquired about her willingness to meet with the government.  That changes now,” the statement concluded.

Statement from @DAGToddBlanche:

This Department of Justice does not shy away from uncomfortable truths, nor from the responsibility to pursue justice wherever the facts may lead.  The joint statement by the DOJ and FBI of July 6 remains as accurate today as it was when it was…

— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) July 22, 2025

Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring.

“Justice demands courage. For the first time, the Department of Justice is reaching out to Ghislaine Maxwell to ask: what do you know? At @AGPamBondi’s direction, I’ve contacted her counsel. I intend to meet with her soon. No one is above the law—and no lead is off-limits,” Blanche added.

Justice demands courage. For the first time, the Department of Justice is reaching out to Ghislaine Maxwell to ask: what do you know? At @AGPamBondi’s direction, I’ve contacted her counsel. I intend to meet with her soon. No one is above the law—and no lead is off-limits. https://t.co/3IZh9viI7i

— Todd Blanche (@DAGToddBlanche) July 22, 2025

CNBC noted:

Maxwell’s lawyer, David Oscar Marcus, in his own X post, wrote, “I can confirm that we are in discussions with the government and that Ghislaine will always testify truthfully.

“We are grateful to President Trump for his commitment to uncovering the truth in this case,” Markus wrote.

Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of crimes related to procuring and grooming teenage girls to be sexually abused by Epstein, who killed himself in jail after being arrested on child sex trafficking charges.

“I can confirm that we are in discussions with the government and that Ghislaine will always testify truthfully. We are grateful to President Trump for his commitment to uncovering the truth in this case.” David Oscar Markus
We have no other comment at this time. https://t.co/9OttcaAQtp

— David Oscar Markus (@domarkus) July 22, 2025

More from CNN:

The decision on whether to release grand jury testimony now lies with a federal judge. It’s unclear how long it will take for anything to be made public.

Before ruling on the matter, the judge must consult with victims and any uncharged person discussed in the testimony, as their identities are protected under federal law.

Some conservative lawmakers have pressed for people involved in Epstein’s case to testify before Congress, including Maxwell and Bondi, even as GOP leaders have made it clear they are eager to move on from the controversy.

Sen. Josh Hawley, a member of the Judiciary Committee, said on Monday he thinks the Justice Department “ought to do full transparency, and we ought to have hearings on it,” pointing to Maxwell as a potential congressional witness.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville also said he would “love to see Maxwell testify” before the Senate, while largely deflected blame from Trump for the administration not releasing more information.