Epstein's 'Devil's Accomplice' Ghislaine Maxwell Seeks Freedom Behind Bars

Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and most notorious accomplice of the late Jeffrey Epstein, is currently serving a 20-year sentence for her involvement in Epstein's sex crimes. However, she is now angling to have her criminal conviction dropped, and her recent behavior behind bars could offer clues about her motivations.

According to a former Oath Keeper who was imprisoned with Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker has rebranded herself while serving her sentence. She has been offering legal advice and classes to her fellow inmates, often helping them access the necessary forms related to their cases and working in the law library. Maxwell has also reportedly focused her free time on reading, working on her own case, and exercising, avoiding the prison's television privileges.

This calm and collected demeanor has not gone unnoticed. Former Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg believes that Maxwell's good behavior could be a strategic move to win over the favor of her fellow inmates and leverage her educational background, as she had status before being incarcerated. Aronberg also suggests that Maxwell's model prisoner behavior could impact her ability to receive clemency, as prosecutors may be more likely to believe her if she appears reformed.

The former prosecutor's assessment seems to be supported by Maxwell's recent meetings with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Over the course of two days, Maxwell answered questions about "100 different people," according to her attorney, without invoking any privileges. This private audience with the second-highest-ranking official at the Department of Justice has raised eyebrows, with Aronberg questioning why a "convicted sex trafficker" is receiving such special treatment.

As Maxwell continues to pursue legal avenues to overturn her conviction, her actions behind bars and the DOJ's apparent interest in her case suggest that she may be eyeing a potential pardon or clemency, despite her status as a "devil's accomplice" in Epstein's crimes.