Krishnamoorthi Blasts Potential Maxwell Pardon in Letter to Acting Attorney General Blanche, Presses DOJ for Full Epstein Accountability

WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche warning against any potential clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell and demanding a full, renewed investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking network.

In the letter, Krishnamoorthi condemns reports that the Department of Justice may be engaging with efforts to secure a pardon for Maxwell:

"I am writing to express my disgust at the Department of Justice's (DOJ) reported willingness to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell. Last week, David Oscar Markus, Maxwell's attorney, said, 'There's a good chance and for good reason that [Maxwell] would get a pardon.' It is unacceptable that DOJ would be engaging at all with such an outrageous request."

He then details the Department's mishandling of the Epstein files and its broader failure to deliver accountability:

"During your tenure as Deputy Attorney General, you oversaw DOJ's release of the Epstein files-a rollout widely described as botched. On top of this disregard for justice, earlier this month you said, '[the Epstein files] should not be a part of anything going forward,' despite only two arrests made by the DOJ. The Department withheld more than 2.5 million records, applied overly broad redactions, and exposed victims' names and personal information, undermining confidence in the Department's ability to deliver justice in one of the most high-profile criminal investigations in recent memory."

Krishnamoorthi also highlights that, despite extensive evidence, the Department has failed to pursue the full scope of the case:

"Even with access to testimony and documentation detailing the abuse of more than 1,000 women and children, the Department has brought no charges beyond those against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell."

The letter further raises concerns about the Department's handling of the case, including its interactions with Maxwell and broader investigative decisions.

Krishnamoorthi concludes by calling for immediate action and a clear rejection of any pardon:

"You must immediately reopen and fully resource the Department's investigation into the sex-trafficking operation led by Jeffrey Epstein and pursue all credible leads. You must also publicly, and repeatedly, refuse to engage with Ghislaine Maxwell on any presidential pardons that would excuse her from serving out her full sentence. Survivors deserve answers, and those responsible must be held accountable. This is not a question of politics-it is a matter of justice."

The letter is available here.