Jeffrey Epstein's close associate Ghislaine Maxwell was granted "limited" immunity by the Department of Justice (DOJ) before she sat for two days of interviews with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, multiple US-based outlets report, citing anonymous sources.
This immunity allowed Maxwell to freely answer Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's questions without fear that her responses could later be used against her, the sources said.
Maxwell answered questions for about nine hours over two days.
The interview comes as the Trump administration faces significant pressure from its base to reveal additional information about Epstein, who has been the subject of numerous conspiracy theories and had close ties with US presidents, including Trump.
Maxwell was Epstein's partner and helped find women that the duo would exploit.
She is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking and other charges, but is appealing the conviction.
The second day of meetings concluded on Friday with "no asks and no promises", her lawyer said.
"Of course, everybody knows Ms. Maxwell would welcome any relief," Maxwell's attorney, David Oscar Markus, said on Friday.
Blanche, meanwhile, said the department would share more information "at the appropriate time."
Markus added that he had not spoken to the White House about a presidential pardon for Maxwell. When asked about the possibility, President Trump said that he was "allowed to do it, but it's something I haven't thought about."
He also said Maxwell was asked about "maybe 100 different people" and "she didn't hold anything back."
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