A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Ghislaine Maxwell should not be granted a Presidential pardon or any form of clemency for her crimes with Jeffrey Epstein relating to the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors.
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Passed
Latest Action · February 12, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S613)
This resolution expresses the Senate's formal opinion, though not a legally binding requirement, that President Trump should not pardon or grant any form of clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell for her crimes committed with Jeffrey Epstein. It recounts Maxwell's 2021 conviction on multiple felony charges related to sex trafficking and sexual exploitation of minors, and her subsequent 20-year prison sentence. The resolution notes that President Trump has publicly acknowledged his pardon authority in this case without ruling out its use, prompting the Senate to weigh in. It affirms that Maxwell's conviction reflects the severity of her crimes and that granting her clemency would undermine justice and accountability for child sexual exploitation. The measure primarily serves as a symbolic statement affirming the Senate's support for victims and its stance against clemency for Maxwell, with no direct legal or funding implications since it does not carry the force of law.
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