DOJ considering releasing audio of Deputy AG's Ghislaine Maxwell interview

Legal and Investigative Developments - The Justice Department is considering releasing the audio and/or transcript of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch's interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, with redactions of names and other sensitive information [1] - The House Oversight Committee is subpoenaing information from the Justice Department about the Epstein case, targeting former Presidents and Attorneys General [1][5] - Two of Epstein's victims have written letters condemning the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files as political warfare, alleging the DOJ and FBI prioritize protecting wealthy men by scrubbing their names [2] - The Department of Justice has not notified all known victims of Epstein about the grand jury transcripts, raising concerns about prioritizing victims' rights [4] Controversial Elements and Public Perception - Ghislaine Maxwell was moved from a low-security prison to a minimum-security prison without explanation, raising questions about her testimony [1] - Jeffrey Epstein displayed a green first edition of Lolita in his office, a novel about an intellectual's sexual obsession with a 12-year-old girl [7][8] - Jeffrey Epstein notoriously displayed photos of himself with the world's most powerful people, potentially as a deterrent to being reported for his misdeeds [11][12] Interview and Investigation Concerns - The interview with Ghislaine Maxwell was conducted by the Deputy Attorney General, raising concerns about the interviewer's familiarity with the case and investigation [1] - There are concerns that the questions asked to Ghislaine Maxwell were partial and selective, potentially to satisfy the desires of the White House [1]