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Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend and convicted sex trafficking accomplice, recently concluded 1.5 days of interviews with U.S. Justice Department officials. Her attorney stated that she answered questions about “approximately 100 different people.” Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence at a low-security federal prison in Tallahassee after being convicted three years ago for her role in facilitating underage sex trafficking under Epstein’s direction.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump traveled to Scotland on Friday. His family’s business was preparing for the Aug. 13 opening of a new golf course near Aberdeenshire. During his visit, Trump will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and discuss trade issues at “probably one of my properties,” according to Trump.
Trump administration officials have finished questioning Maxwell. Her attorney indicated that they completed their interviews around noon on Friday. The attorney stated there were no discussions about a presidential pardon yet, but acknowledged the president’s power to grant it.
In other developments:
– The Trump administration is investigating Oregon’s transgender athlete policies after receiving a complaint alleging violations of civil rights law.
– European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Scotland on Sunday to discuss transatlantic trade relations.
– A federal judge in Rhode Island granted a temporary restraining order against new restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion grants targeting transgender individuals.
The president stated he hasn’t considered pardoning Maxwell but has the power to do so. He also mentioned his meeting with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, during which Trump suggested lower interest rates might be recommended.
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