NewsThe GuardianMay 19, 2026United States
Acting Attorney General Opposes Pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche stated he would not support a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking crimes related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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This statement clarifies the current administration's stance on high-profile criminal justice cases and the use of presidential pardon powers.
Key Facts
- Todd Blanche testified before a Senate appropriations subcommittee regarding budget requests.
- Ghislaine Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking.
- The acting attorney general explicitly stated he would not recommend a pardon for Maxwell.