Alan Dershowitz Calls on Trump to Pardon Ghislaine Maxwell

Attorney Alan Dershowitz has urged President Donald Trump to grant clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell, suggesting she was treated unfairly in connection with Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking crimes.

Dershowitz, who previously represented both Trump and Epstein, argued Maxwell was used as a scapegoat after Epstein’s death.

While speaking to the Daily Mail, Dershowitz said Maxwell’s 20-year sentence should be commuted immediately and possibly followed by a full pardon.

He described her punishment as “excessive” and claimed she had been victimized by the justice system.

His statements follow Trump’s unexpected pardons of reality TV personalities Todd and Julie Chrisley, who had been convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion in 2022. The couple’s release sparked renewed speculation about additional pardons.

Dershowitz pointed out that Maxwell, currently incarcerated in Florida, might attract Trump’s attention due to their past social connections. A source close to the Maxwell family said asking Trump for a pardon is a possibility given his familiarity with her.

The 86-year-old former Harvard professor said Maxwell’s punishment far exceeded her alleged role, adding that she became the focus only because Epstein died before trial. He said clemency would be appropriate under these circumstances.

Maxwell’s brothers, Ian and Kevin, have not yet formally requested clemency on her behalf, but sources suggest they have not ruled it out. Dershowitz recommended sending clemency petitions to both the White House Counsel and the Department of Justice.

Maxwell, 63, is serving her sentence at FCI Tallahassee, with a projected release date in 2037. She was convicted in 2021 of five counts related to trafficking and abusing minors with Epstein.

After losing an appeal in 2024, Maxwell’s legal team submitted a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court, citing a 2007 non-prosecution deal that allegedly shielded co-conspirators of Epstein from future prosecution.

Dershowitz maintains Maxwell was unfairly targeted due to Epstein’s jailhouse suicide in 2019, which made her the sole focus of public and legal scrutiny. He claims Epstein would have taken center stage had he lived.

Maxwell and Trump were frequently photographed together at social events in Palm Beach and Manhattan in the early 2000s. First Lady Melania Trump also appears in several pictures with them during that time.

Dershowitz said a commutation should come first, followed later by a possible full pardon, citing Maxwell’s poor health and her current prison conditions. He warned she could die in custody if no action is taken.

Trump had previously distanced himself from Epstein following the financier’s 2019 arrest, saying he hadn’t spoken to him in 15 years and was unaware of his crimes. However, past footage and photographs show Trump socializing with both Epstein and Maxwell.

The Chrisleys’ pardons were granted after their daughter Savannah advocated for them during a high-profile media campaign. Dershowitz believes a similar public effort could be made in Maxwell’s case.

Maxwell was a frequent presence at Epstein’s properties, including his New York townhouse, Palm Beach mansion, and private island. She helped recruit underage girls, including Virginia Giuffre, who later accused powerful individuals of abuse.

Giuffre, who said she was recruited by Maxwell while working at Mar-a-Lago, died by suicide earlier this year. Her allegations against Prince Andrew led to a multi-million-dollar settlement in 2022.

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