Ghislaine Maxwell Disputes Epstein’s Suicide Claim
As part of the ongoing investigation into the mysterious death of Jeffrey Epstein, his former partner, Ghislaine Maxwell, has told US investigators that she does not believe Epstein committed suicide. The ex-partner, currently serving a 20-year sentence for trafficking women including one child to the sexual predator Epstein, was interviewed by the Department of Justice last month due to renewed interest in the case.
According to a transcript released on Friday, Maxwell told investigators, ‘I do not believe he died by suicide, no.’ She dismissed the idea that an outside party could have ordered a ‘hit’ on Epstein, adding, ‘If it is indeed murder, I believe it was an internal situation.’ When asked if Epstein could have been targeted because he possessed damaging information on powerful figures, Maxwell said, ‘I do not have any reason to believe that. And I also think it’s ludicrous.’ She added, ‘If that is what they wanted, they would’ve had plenty of opportunity when he wasn’t in jail.’
Maxwell also denied that Epstein engaged in blackmail or kept a ‘client list’ linked to sex trafficking. The revelations about Epstein have sparked intense debates, particularly among political figures. Democrats, along with some conservative figures, have accused President Donald Trump of a coverup after FBI and DOJ reviews denied the existence of an ‘Epstein list.’ Trump, who has said he ended his friendship with Epstein long before his 2008 conviction, described the accusations as part of a Democrat-led discreditation campaign.
Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender, was found dead in 2019 in his cell at a Manhattan correctional facility while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. His death, which occurred under mysterious circumstances, has continued to fuel speculation and ongoing legal battles. The case remains a focal point in discussions about the broader implications of power, accountability, and justice in the public sphere.