🔗 Share this article Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell Reportedly Pursuing Clemency, Insider Claims to Congressional Democrats According to new allegations from a informant, the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, currently serving a 20-year prison term for sex-trafficking crimes, is reportedly preparing a clemency request for review by the presidential administration. Preferential Handling Claimed at Federal Prison Congressional Democrats on the judicial oversight panel announced that a source provided evidence indicating Maxwell is preparing the commutation application. Additionally, they mentioned she has been receiving special treatment at the federal prison camp in Texas. Congressman Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, declared in a official statement that the facility's chief was “helping” Maxwell with document preparation and submission to support her bid for clemency. The exact content of the “commutation application” remain unclear, Raskin added. Claimed Perks and Custom Arrangements The representative claims that, according to the whistleblower, the prisoner has been receiving “customized” meals that are “personally delivered” to her cell, and the warden has individually organized exclusive visits for Maxwell and her guests. These meetings allegedly include a “special cordoned-off area” for attendees and a variety of food and drinks for her guests. Those visiting Maxwell were also allowed to bring computers, which Raskin described as an exceptional measure given the potential danger and chance of unmonitored communications. In one alleged instance, when phone lines went down for other inmates, she was given specific instructions about instructing her contacts to contact and how personnel would connect the communication to her. Warden as “Personal Secretary” The source also allegedly told congressional members that when the convict wanted to review and edit documents promptly, she “essentially used” the official as her “personal secretary and administrative assistant”. The news release states that those writing to her would send files directly to the supervisor, who would hand them over to the inmate, who would review and edit them and return them to the official to digitize and send to the original sender. Additional Privileges Reported Other privileges reportedly provided to Maxwell include opportunities to interact with a service dog puppy – a benefit not “ordinarily allowed” – as well as exclusive nighttime use to the facility's gym. Her legal counsel has not yet replied to a request for comment regarding the insider's allegations. In a statement, the White House said that it “will not discuss” on potential clemency requests. “Per the President's remarks, pardoning the convict is not something he has considered,” the spokesperson added. Context and Developments Recently, it was reported that she told close associates in emails from prison that she was “much happier” at the new prison than her former location. In August, Maxwell was moved from a low-security prison in Tallahassee, Florida to the less restrictive prison in the state, where most detainees are incarcerated for non-violent offenses and white-collar crimes. The transfer, which authorities called as “unprecedented”, occurred just days after she was interviewed about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation by the deputy attorney general, the official, who also once acted as the President's private attorney. This questioning came as the Trump administration was facing increasing scrutiny to disclose additional files related to the ongoing probe and amid intense speculation around Trump's own personal ties to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender, who was found dead in a New York jail in 2019 while facing trial on trafficking accusations. Congressional Response In the news release, the congressman also revealed that he had sent a letter to the President, demanding answers about the whistleblower’s allegations, and called on the president to reject the clemency appeal. “It would be inappropriate to approve any type of pardon to this convicted and unrepentant criminal,” the representative stated in the letter. “The government must not offer her with room service, with canine interaction, with government agents attending to her requests, or with any preferential handling or facility benefit at all.” Raskin requested that the official attend a open legislative session to discuss the revelations and also presented several inquiries to the President. He inquired whether Trump had discussed a potential commutation for Maxwell with the official or others, whether he had directed Blanche or anyone else to arrange Maxwell with the move or favorable and preferential treatment in detention, and whether Maxwell, her attorneys, family or agents have made any commitments to the President or his legal team. The representative requested for a reply to the questions by 24 November. Last month, the US supreme court rejected an appeal from the convict on her sex-trafficking conviction.