Inside the Justice Department's Investigation: Ghislaine Maxwell and Unsealed Secrets

Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Ghislaine Maxwell, associate of the late Jeffrey Epstein, to discuss potential information on crimes against victims. The Justice Department seeks to unseal prior investigations' transcripts as Maxwell appeals her 2021 sex-trafficking conviction.

In efforts to further ongoing investigations, Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche has held meetings with Ghislaine Maxwell, long associated with Jeffrey Epstein. The discussions, unfolding in Tallahassee, Florida, aimed to probe potential information related to crimes against victims.

Accompanied by acting Associate Deputy Attorney General Diego Pestana, Blanche's encounters with Maxwell are part of a broader effort to uncover hidden truths behind Epstein's network. Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence, has been forthcoming in response to questions, though exact details remain confidential.

This engagements align with the Justice Department's pursuit to unseal grand jury transcripts from previous investigations. Meanwhile, high-profile figures, including former President Donald Trump, continue to generate interest due to past connections with Epstein. Despite pressure for disclosure, barriers remain in accessing certain judicial materials.

(With inputs from agencies.)