The U.S. Senate unanimously adopts a resolution opposing any presidential pardon or clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a prison sentence for sex-trafficking crimes connected to Jeffrey Epstein. Introduced by Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), the resolution states that Maxwell should not be granted a presidential pardon or any form of clemency for crimes involving the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors connected to Epstein.
The resolution is presented as a measure intended to block or limit the possibility of clemency being pursued through the Justice Department and the presidential pardon process. One report notes the resolution is also aimed at preventing any action by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, whom President Trump has nominated to remain in the role.
All three sources describe the Senate vote as unanimous and characterize Maxwell as Epstein’s longtime associate and a convicted sex offender and co-conspirator. They also note that Maxwell has exhausted appeals and is currently serving her sentence, which is described as 20 years in the reporting.
