The Department of Justice is conducting interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell as part of its renewed investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes. Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence, met with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche for the second time on Friday. This meeting follows a lengthy session earlier that week at a federal courthouse in Tallahassee, Florida.

During the initial meeting, which lasted several hours, neither Blanche nor Maxwell's attorney, David Oscar Markus, disclosed the specifics of their discussion. However, Blanche indicated that he is seeking information from Maxwell regarding potential abuse of girls and young women associated with Epstein.

"Today, I met with Ghislaine Maxwell, and I will continue my interview of her tomorrow," Blanche posted on X. He added that the DOJ would share more information about the findings at an appropriate time. Markus expressed optimism about the ongoing discussions, stating, "Ghislaine honestly answered every question that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche asked. And she will continue to do so."

Markus described the meeting as "very productive," noting that Blanche asked numerous questions and that Maxwell did not invoke any privileges or decline to answer. The DOJ has previously stated that Epstein abused over 1,000 victims, and Maxwell's cooperation is seen as crucial in uncovering more details about the case.

Maxwell was convicted in 2021 for her role in procuring and grooming teenage girls for Epstein. She has since appealed her conviction to the Supreme Court. Epstein, who died in a federal jail in August 2019, was facing child sex trafficking charges at the time of his death, which was ruled a suicide.

The DOJ has faced pressure to release evidence related to Epstein's crimes. A recent review of Epstein-related documents revealed that former President Donald Trump's name appeared multiple times, although the context of these mentions is not necessarily indicative of wrongdoing. The House Oversight Committee plans to issue a subpoena for Epstein's files, as the investigation continues to draw public interest.

In a memo released earlier this month, the DOJ stated that a systematic review of evidence found no incriminating "client list" and no credible evidence that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals. The memo reiterated the medical examiner's ruling of suicide and emphasized the DOJ's commitment to combating child exploitation.