Ghislaine Maxwell has been transferred from a Florida low-security prison to a minimum-security federal prison camp in Bryan, Texas, where she will continue serving her 20-year sentence for aiding Jeffrey Epstein in the sexual abuse of underage girls.
The U.S. Bureau of Prisons (BOP) confirmed the move on Friday, which comes just one week after Maxwell met with Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche. While the Justice Department has not commented on the content of their conversation, Blanche reportedly sought information on others who may have been involved in Epstein’s crimes.
Maxwell’s attorney, David Markus, confirmed her transfer but declined to elaborate. The BOP did not provide a specific reason for the relocation, citing standard policy, though it noted that assignments are based on factors including security needs and inmate supervision levels.
Unlike FCI Tallahassee, where Maxwell had been held since her conviction, the Bryan facility has minimal security infrastructure and no perimeter fencing. Such “camp” facilities represent the lowest tier in the federal prison system.
The transfer comes as President Donald Trump faces renewed pressure to release documents related to the long-running Epstein probe. Speaking to Newsmax on Friday, Trump denied being asked to pardon Maxwell and distanced himself from the case. “I’m allowed to do it, but nobody’s asked me to do it,” he said. “I know nothing about the case.”
Trump added that Blanche’s recent conversation with Maxwell was likely to ensure that “innocent people aren’t hurt” in the event that more details from the Epstein investigation are made public. The Justice Department is currently seeking court approval to release grand jury transcripts from the Epstein and Maxwell cases, records that are typically sealed. Two federal judges in Manhattan are reviewing the government’s requests, with all parties, including attorneys for alleged victims, due to file their positions by Tuesday.
Maxwell, who was convicted in 2021 for recruiting and grooming young girls for Epstein, is appealing her case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Epstein died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. He had pleaded not guilty.
While Markus has previously indicated that Maxwell would welcome presidential clemency, Trump has given no indication of interest. The case continues to draw attention from both Trump’s conservative base and Democratic lawmakers, many of whom are calling for full transparency regarding Epstein’s alleged network and potential co-conspirators.
Written By Rodney Mbua
