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Wiz Imp

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5. The facts contradict your speculation.

Reply to RoeVWade (Reply #4)

Thu Jul 24, 2025, 02:55 PM

Jul 24

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/deputy-attorney-general-meet-epstein-accomplice-ghislaine-maxwell-rcna219652

NBC News has reported that Maxwell did not ask for a plea agreement and was not offered one before her trial, according to statements federal prosecutors made at the time. After she was convicted in New York, she was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.

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Did Maxwell get threatened that it would be worse for her if she didn't go to jail and be quiet? [View all] RoeVWade Jul 24 OP

An offer she can't refuse....................... Lovie777 Jul 24 #1

Maxwell was prosecuted by the Biden administration. Not Trump. Wiz Imp Jul 24 #2

Makes no difference. Anyone interested in her being silent could have threatened her to be quiet. RoeVWade Jul 24 #3

Because it would be surprising if she wasn't offered some sort of deal to talk. Even that killer of 4 college students RoeVWade Jul 24 #4

The facts contradict your speculation. Wiz Imp Jul 24 #5

Well, it wouldn't be surprising if some powerful political donors were clients on all sides of the aisles. And if RoeVWade Jul 24 #6