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Family of Epstein abuse survivor urges Trump not to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell: 'A monster who deserves to rot in prison'

UNITED STATES, JUL 31 – The Giuffre family urges President Trump to deny clemency for Maxwell, who is serving 20 years for sex trafficking and specifically targeted their sister at Mar-a-Lago.

  • Virginia Giuffre's family publicly urged President Donald Trump not to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex trafficker, in a Wednesday statement.
  • The plea came after Trump stated that Epstein had taken Giuffre from his Mar-a-Lago club and mentioned that he has the authority to grant a pardon to Maxwell, although he had not yet given it any thought.
  • Giuffre’s family called Trump's remarks shocking, questioned his knowledge of Epstein and Maxwell's crimes, and said survivors deserve answers and justice.
  • In 2021, Maxwell was found guilty of sex trafficking and related offenses and received a 20-year prison sentence; she is currently appealing her case to the Supreme Court, with her lawyer indicating that she would be open to any form of relief.
  • The family's public appeal highlights ongoing controversy around the case and stresses Maxwell deserves to remain imprisoned given her extensive abuse history.
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NBC Dallas-Fort Worth broke the news in Fort Worth, United States on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
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