A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Ghislaine Maxwell should not be granted a Presidential pardon or any form of clemency for her crimes with Jeffrey Epstein relating to the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors.
Senate Resolution on Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon
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Key Points
- This resolution states that the Senate believes Ghislaine Maxwell should not receive a pardon or any form of early release. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for her role in the sexual abuse and trafficking of minors alongside Jeffrey Epstein.
- The proposal was introduced after the President made public comments about having the power to grant a pardon and declining to rule it out. Senators argue that granting clemency would be inconsistent with the need for accountability in crimes involving the exploitation of children.
- This is a "sense of the Senate" resolution, which is a formal way for lawmakers to express a collective opinion. It does not have the force of law and cannot legally stop a President from using their constitutional power to grant a pardon, but it serves as a public statement of the Senate's position.
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Milestones
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S613)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
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News
Maxwell's clemency pitch: can Epstein accomplice talk her way out of prison?
Maxwell Offers to Prove Trump 'Innocent' in Exchange for Clemency
Maxwell refuses to answer questions in House deposition - The Boston Globe
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the Fifth but says she'd 'speak fully and honestly' if Trump grants her clemency
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the Fifth, with lawyer saying she'll testify in Epstein probe if Trump grants her clemency
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Ghislaine Maxwell should not be granted a Presidential pardon or any form of clemency for her crimes with Jeffrey Epstein relating to the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors.
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