The full source for all of the files can be found in the following links which reference the department of justice’s website:
Transcripts
- Maxwell Interview Transcript Day 1 (Redacted)
- Maxwell Interview Transcript Day 1.cft (Redacted)
- Maxwell Interview Transcript Day 2 (Redacted)
- Maxwell Interview Transcript Day 2.cft (Redacted)
Audio Recordings
- Day 1 – Part 1 – 7_24_25
- Day 1 – Part 2 – 7_24_25
- Day 1 – Part 3 – 7_24_25
- Day 1 – Part 4 – 7_24_25
- Day 1 – Part 5 – 7_24_25
- Day 1 – Part 6 – 7_24_25
- Day 1 – Part 7 – 7_24_25
- Day 1 – Test 1 – 7_24_25
- Day 1 – Test 2 – 7_24_25
- Day 1 – Test 3 – 7_24_25
- Day 2 – Part 1 – 7_25_25
- Day 2 – Part 2 – 7_25_25
- Day 2 – Part 3 – 7_25_25
- Day 2 – Part 4 – 7_25_25
- Day 2 – Test 1 – 7_25_25
- Day 2 – Test 2 – 7_25_25
Reference from the Department of Justice
The U.S. Department of Justice released transcripts and audio recordings of a two-day interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, conducted by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on July 24 and 25, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida. The release, announced on August 22, 2025, was described as an effort to promote transparency amid public and political pressure surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case. The materials include redacted transcripts and multiple audio files, shared via a post by Blanche on X.
Key points from the interview:
- Maxwell denied witnessing any inappropriate conduct by high-profile individuals, including former President Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton, in connection with Epstein’s activities. She stated Trump was “always cordial” and a “gentleman in all respects” and claimed Clinton never received massages or visited Epstein’s island.
- She asserted that no “client list” or “black book” of Epstein’s associates exists, aligning with a prior Justice Department and FBI memo stating no such list was found.
- Maxwell expressed skepticism about Epstein’s 2019 death, stating she does not believe he died by suicide but suggested it could have been a prison-related killing unrelated to blackmail.
- The interview was conducted under limited immunity, allowing Maxwell to speak without fear of her statements being used against her, though no promises of leniency were made.
The release coincided with the Justice Department providing 33,000 pages of Epstein-related documents to the House Oversight Committee, prompted by a subpoena. The interview has drawn criticism from former prosecutors, who called it unorthodox due to Blanche’s high-ranking position and prior role as Trump’s attorney, raising concerns about impartiality. Victims’ advocates, including attorney Brittany Henderson, questioned Maxwell’s credibility, citing her 2021 conviction for sex trafficking and perjury charges from prior depositions. Maxwell’s attorney, David Markus, maintained she answered all questions truthfully and is seeking a pardon, though no formal request has been made.
The move to a minimum-security prison in Texas shortly after the interview sparked speculation about a potential deal, though no official explanation was provided. Public sentiment on X reflects skepticism, with some posts alleging Maxwell received favorable treatment, such as work-release privileges, though these claims lack confirmation from primary sources.