Ghislaine Maxwell to spill beans on Epstein list? Netizens fear for ‘her life'
Maxwell, 63, is now the only person in the case who is doing time. She got 20 years for child trafficking.
A source has now told the publication, 'Despite the rumours, Ghislaine was never offered any kind of plea deal. She would be more than happy to sit before Congress and tell her story,' adding, 'No one from the government has ever asked her to share what she knows. She remains the only person to be jailed in connection with Epstein, and she would welcome the chance to tell the American public the truth.'
A source also said, 'Congressional hearings have been held into everything from JFK's assassination to 9/11. The Epstein Files rank up there with those cases. Ghislaine would be willing to speak before Congress and tell her story.'
Also Read | Trump feared Ghislaine Maxwell amid Epstein files row, considered pardoning her
Maxwell, who used to work for Epstein, was convicted in 2022.
Netizens fear for Maxwell
The internet has expressed fears for Maxwell's life due to her reported desire to come forward.
'Ghislaine Maxwell found dead', wrote one user on X (formerly Twitter) – joining a growing flow of people making a supposedly prescient prediction that Epstein's accomplice will 'kill herself'.
This stems from the conspiracy theories swirling around Epstein's own suicide, with recent reports casting doubt on the veracity of the footage released by the US government.
Another user mused along the same lines, whether Maxwell would be alive by the end of the week.
'I'm getting out in front of this …. Ghislaine Maxwell did not commit suicide later this month,' yet another chipped in.
Many other such posts stating Maxwell didn't kill herself have begun to do the rounds on social media.
'Ghislaine Maxwell is willing to reveal the full Epstein List in front of Congress.So how long before she tragically gets suicided in her sleep by a bullet to the back of her head?,' one user asked.
Another commented, 'According to sources speaking to the Daily Mail, Ghislaine Maxwell is willing to reveal everything she knows about Jeffrey Epstein to Congress. Note: Ghislaine Maxwell did NOT commit suicide.'
Yet another exclaimed, 'I GUARANTEE SHE'LL DIE BEFORE WE HEAR ANYTHING FROM HER'.
Maxwell's reported preparedness to appear before Congress comes at a time when there is a lot of outrage over the Department of Justice saying there is no Epstein 'client list'. The videos from inside New York's Metropolitan Correctional Centre, which the DoJ says prove that Epstein killed himself in jail in 2019, while he was held on sex trafficking charges, have also raised more questions. Critics have pointed out that the video does not show the door or the inside of Epstein's jail, adding that a crucial minute is missing from the footage.
Wired reported that their analysis of the metadata of the video shows it was edited, and now reports have surfaced that FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino may quit over claims of the tape being doctored.
Trump's otherwise loyal MAGA base has also seen an internal rift over the issue, with many going after Attorney General Pam Bondi – even seeking her ouster – a move that prompted the president to take to Truth Social and ask his 'boys and gals' to lay off her.
However, the damage seems to have been done with one Trump supporter telling NBC News, 'It's not even about Pam Bondi to me. It's like, look, Trump, we elected you because you were supposed to be different'.
Maxwell, who continues to protest her innocence, is fighting to have the Supreme Court hear her case, with US government lawyers slated to submit their response on July 14 to her plea for her matter to be taken up by the nation's top court.
While Trump's former ally, Elon Musk, had claimed in a now-deleted X (formerly Twitter) post that Trump's name was in the Epstein files, prompting the apparent cover-up, the source has denied the same while speaking to the Daily Mail.
'President Trump was photographed with Epstein several times, and they ran in the same circles, but Trump was one of the first to break all contact with Epstein because they fell out over a business deal and Epstein's treatment of women. There are no big shocks about President Trump in the Epstein Files. But there are a lot of powerful men involved and a lot of money, and it will come down to following the money,' they said.
The Department of Justice has said it won't be prosecuting anyone else pertaining to the Epstein case.
Epstein's victims have alleged that they were passed around as sex toys to his wealthy friends and business associates, who used to visit his homes, including the private island Epstein owned – Little Saint James.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
India Today
28 minutes ago
- India Today
Hounded for 10 years: Rahul Gandhi backs Robert Vadra amid ED crackdown
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Centre, accusing it of carrying out a decade-long "witch hunt" against his brother-in-law Robert Vadra, after the Enforcement Directorate filed its latest chargesheet against him."My brother-in-law has been hounded by this government for the last ten years. This latest chargesheet is a continuation of that witch hunt. I stand with Robert, Priyanka and their children as they face yet another onslaught of malicious, politically motivated slander and harassment," Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X. advertisement"I know that they are all brave enough to withstand any kind of persecution and they will continue to do so with dignity. The truth will eventually prevail," he added. The Leader of Opposition's remarks came a day after the ED filed a charge sheet against Vadra, who is married to Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in a land deal in Haryana. This is the first time any investigative agency has named the 56-year-old businessman in a criminal prosecution ED has attached 43 immovable properties across Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat worth over Rs 37 crore, allegedly linked to Vadra and his companies, including Sky Light Hospitality Pvt. Ltd, sources told news agency case stems from a 2018 FIR registered by Gurugram Police, which accused Vadra's firm of fraudulently purchasing 3.53 acres of land in Shikohpur village, Sector 83, Gurugram, in February 2008 through what investigators claim was a false declaration. The land was reportedly bought for Rs 7.5 crore from Onkareshwar Properties Pvt. who was questioned by the ED for three consecutive days in April, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that the case is part of a "political vendetta" targeting him and his family, which includes Congress matriarch Sonia Gandhi and Rahul a statement, Vadra's office described the latest chargesheet as "nothing more than an extension of the political witch hunt by the present government". "As a law-abiding Indian citizen, Mr Vadra has always and will continue to extend his fullest cooperation to the authorities. He is confident that at the end of it all, the truth will prevail and he will be cleared of any wrongdoing," the statement added. Backing Vadra, the Congress called the chargesheet another attempt by the Modi government to "intimidate and persecute" its leaders. "The witch hunting of Shri Robert Vadra is another vicious attempt of the Modi Government to intimidate and persecute, which will fail miserably," Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala said.- Ends
The Hindu
28 minutes ago
- The Hindu
An excerpt from Believer's Dilemma:Vajpayee and the Hindu Right's Path to Power (1977-2018)
The second volume of a two-part biography, Believer's Dilemma begins with a watershed moment when India voted in its first non-Congress government at the Centre in 1977. The Sangh Parivar was in the coalition, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee got the post of External Affairs Minister. Two years later, when the coalition collapsed, Vajpayee 'publicly apportioned some of the blame to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh,' whose ideology he believed in. After a stint in government, 'the believer now had dilemmas,' and Vajpayee's relationship with the Sangh Parivar would 'remain a convoluted affair till the very end.' An edited excerpt: Janata went to its funeral not only unsung but also unbathed. In mid-July 1979, the RSS's labour wing Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh instigated a strike in Delhi's water supply department, demanding a pay hike and better working conditions. It led to 'choking lavatories, bursting sewers, threat of epidemics in the slums and not a drop to drink anywhere in the city'. Confined to his hospital bed, Vajpayee felt exasperated with old colleagues such as Dattopant Thengadi, who was spearheading the water strike, for worsening the chaos in the capital. Seeds of discord Away from the mayhem, undergoing physiotherapy at his private retreat, Vajpayee introspected on the previous twenty-eight months. He used the time to churn out a longish op-ed for theIndian Express, where he argued that the responsibility for the collapse of the first non-Congress government lay with leaders across all factions. Partly because he was under pressure from both sides, and divided in his loyalties, he adopted the tone of a detached referee. The highlight of this essay was Vajpayee's takedown of his own fraternity for their failure to demonstrate that they did not seek a political role: 'Patronising a press that takes sides in the sordid politics of power, involvement in youth bodies that interact with political parties, participating in trade union rivalries such as the one which recently brought enormous misery to the people of Delhi by callously cutting off the water supply – these do not help an organisation to establish its apolitical credentials. It is possible that some people genuinely feel apprehensively about the RSS. A certain onus accordingly devolved on the RSS, an onus that has not been discharged effectively by the RSS. Its repudiation of the theocratic form of the state was welcome, yet the question could legitimately be asked – why does it not open its doors to non-Hindus?' Vajpayee's unexpected outburst had an urgent purpose: it was a careful PR exercise in showcasing the Jan Sangh's independence from Nagpur, so Janata could lure back some of the MPs who had crossed over. In truth, he continued to be emotionally tied to and dependent on the RSS to bolster his political muscle. His mild criticism also evaded the more serious charges of the Sangh Parivar's involvement in anti-Muslim violence. Later, the enquiry commissions implicated the RSS. As in the past, the essay declared the riots to be a law-and-order failure (in Aligarh) or a response to provocation from the Muslims, such as an attack on a Ram Navami procession (in Jamshedpur). Power games Charan Singh had found his moment of supreme glory, but with enough hint that he could not hold on to it for long. He had agreed to withdraw Emergency cases against Indira and Sanjay Gandhi. But this demand was rebuffed by Congress-U, a breakaway faction of Mrs. Gandhi's party that formed the backbone of his ragtag coalition. It served Indira Gandhi well to pull the plug after twenty-three days of outside support. The way was finally clear for Jagjivan Ram, who had more than 200 Janata MPs supporting him. Vajpayee's essay helped the Janata president, Chandra Shekhar, who praised 'Atal jee on his courageous clear vision' and beseeched the defectors to return and help usher Jagjivan Ram as the first Dalit prime minister of the republic. If the plan succeeded, it would make for a profound moment of democratic deepening. On 22 August, Vajpayee had flown to Madras to induce M. G. Ramachandran of the AIADMK – All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam – whose flock had eighteen MPs, to support the Dalit leader. Just when MGR had nearly agreed that afternoon, the bid turned infructuous. Vajpayee received news from the capital: the president of India had, rather dubiously, dissolved the Lok Sabha. Claims, counter claims It was now a three-ring circus. Touring for elections, Vajpayee's twin targets were Charan Singh and Indira Gandhi. The strategy left many voters confused, unable to distinguish between Janata and Charan Singh's new party. Vajpayee tried convincing the voters that Janata had accomplished 'a lot in its short tenure'. Everywhere he flew – now in a private plane – he made hour-long speeches reminding the crowd of Janata having restored democracy, freedom of press, and judiciary. He cited improved economic indicators: falling prices, rising food stocks, doubled foreign exchange reserves. He pointed out that Janata had boosted relations with all major countries without damaging with any. Mrs. Gandhi mocked Janata as a mishmash – a 'khichdi sarkaar' – and beseeched people to 'vote for a government that works'. The Congress-I even managed to pierce the armour of the former foreign minister: they convinced his eldest brother, Awadh Behari, who had recently retired from his government job in Bhopal, to join Mrs. Gandhi's party. Atal was obviously embarrassed, but salvaged the situation saying there was 'nothing wrong' with his elder brother joining his rivals: 'It is his personal decision. I will not mind if my other brothers joined the Lok Dal or the Congress-U.' Excerpted with permission from Pan Macmillan India
Time of India
40 minutes ago
- Time of India
Naked woman, signature on private parts: What did Trump's letter for Epstein's 50th birthday include? MAGA rallies as US President threatens to sue
A bizarre birthday letter gifted to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003 has started a row surrounding the MAGA chief himself. Donald Trump seems to be in deep trouble as The Wall Street Journal revealed and reported a note gifted to the pedophile Epstein bearing Trump's name and included a crude drawing of a naked woman. The US president has strongly denied the claims and threatened legal action. The letter is part of a collection compiled for Epstein's 50th birthday, featuring an outline of a woman's body with the word 'Donald' written where pubic hair would be. It also included typewritten text and concluded with the line: 'Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.' The note was included in a birthday album reportedly assembled by Ghislaine Maxwell , Epstein's former right-hand woman and convicted child sex trafficker. The letter in question had been part of the material reviewed by justice department investigators in a previous probe into Epstein's activities. The birthday album compiled by Maxwell included messages from multiple high-profile individuals and was created as a keepsake for Epstein's 50th birthday celebration. WSJ reviewed the document and published its findings on Thursday. This was followed by an immediate and aggressive response from Trump. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo He denied both writing the letter and drawing the image. 'I never wrote a picture in my life. I don't draw pictures of women,' Trump told The Wall Street Journal. 'It's not my language. It's not my words.' He further threatened to sue The Wall Street Journal, NewsCorp and Rupert Murdoch for publishing the story. 'President Trump will be suing The Wall Street Journal, NewsCorp, and Mr. Murdoch, shortly,' read a Truth Social post made Thursday. Trump also claimed his team, including White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, had warned the outlet not to publish what he called a 'fake' letter. That same night, Trump said on Truth Social that he had authorised Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce 'any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval.' Bondi responded on X that she was prepared to do so. MAGA bigwigs scramble to defend their boss US vice president JD Vance came to Trump's defence, calling the Journal article 'complete and utter bullshit' in a post on X. Prominent MAGA supporters were quick to dismiss the report as false. Far-right activist Laura Loomer, who has been demanding more transparency from the administration on the Epstein files, wrote on X: 'Everyone who actually KNOWS President Trump knows he doesn't type letters. He writes notes in big black Sharpie.' Charlie Kirk, another influential Trump ally, also rejected the idea that Trump authored the note. 'This is not how Trump talks at all. I don't believe it,' he wrote. Trump also faces revolt from the Republican base The report has emerged at a time when Trump's handling of the Epstein investigation is under increasing scrutiny from within his own base. A faction of Trump supporters had expected his administration to release all remaining Epstein-related files, and were angered when the justice department announced last week that it would not be doing so. In a memo, the department said that Epstein died by suicide and that there was no 'client list.' The decision triggered a backlash from several Trump allies who had been calling for greater disclosure. However, Trump lashed out at the criticism. 'Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this 'bullshit,' hook, line, and sinker,' he wrote on Truth Social on Wednesday. He later said Bondi could release any 'credible' files on the matter but also criticised 'stupid and foolish Republicans' for continuing to press the issue. Karoline Leavitt clarified on Thursday that Trump 'would not recommend' the appointment of a special counsel to reopen the Epstein investigation. Trump and Epstein's bond Trump had known Epstein socially in the 1990s and early 2000s and was photographed with him on several occasions. His name also appeared in flight logs of Epstein's private jet. However, Trump has repeatedly insisted that their friendship ended well before Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor. He also stated they had not spoken in around 15 years by the time Epstein was arrested again in 2019. Jeffrey Epstein died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking charges. His death was ruled a suicide by medical examiners, but the circumstances have led to ongoing speculation and conspiracy theories.
