Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Resolution Opposing Clemency for Jeffrey Epstein’s Co-Conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced a resolution declaring that Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted sex trafficker and longtime co-conspirator of Jeffrey Epstein, must not receive a presidential pardon, commutation, or any other form of clemency. The legislation follows recent revelations that Maxwell is seeking clemency in exchange for testimony about Epstein. In a recent letter to the House Oversight Committee, Maxwell's attorney stated that she would be “willing and eager to testify openly and honestly…if she were to receive clemency,” but otherwise would remain silent.

“Ghislaine Maxwell enabled one of the most appalling child exploitation networks in modern history. Her conviction was not only just, it was necessary,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. “The idea that she could now bargain for clemency insults every survivor and undermines our justice system. The message must be clear: no one gets to traffic children and then negotiate their way out of accountability.”

The resolution comes amid continued efforts by the Trump administration to block the public release of the Epstein files, raising broader concerns about transparency, accountability, and potential political interference. Maxwell was convicted in 2021 on multiple charges, including sex trafficking of minors, for her role in grooming and transporting girls to be abused by Epstein and others. Currently, she is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence.

Congressman Krishnamoorthi was joined in introducing the resolution by Reps. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), Lou Correa (D-CA), Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ), Dan Goldman (D-NY), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Dina Titus (D-NV), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), and Eric Swalwell (D-CA).

The full text of the resolution is available here.