The Justice Department recently granted Ghislane Maxwell limited immunity to discuss her criminal case. However, this immunity does not come with any promises of leniency or benefits beyond allowing her to provide testimony. The details of this agreement were revealed in a transcript of the interview released on Friday.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche made it clear to Maxwell during the interview that this was not a cooperation agreement. He emphasized that their meeting was solely for the purpose of gathering information and that no commitments were being made on behalf of the Justice Department.
Blanche stated in the transcript, “The most important part of this agreement is that this isn’t a cooperation agreement, meaning that by you meeting with us today, we’re really just meeting. I’m not promising to do anything.” This underscores the limited scope of the immunity granted to Maxwell.
It was also highlighted in the transcript that if Maxwell were to provide false information during the interview, she could potentially face additional charges. This serves as a warning that any misleading or untruthful statements made by Maxwell could have legal consequences.
The release of the transcript sheds light on the terms of the agreement between Ghislane Maxwell and the Justice Department. It clarifies the nature of the immunity granted to Maxwell and the potential repercussions if she fails to cooperate truthfully.
As the case continues to unfold, the details of this limited immunity agreement will likely play a significant role in determining the outcome of Maxwell's legal proceedings.
