HRES 635
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Ghislaine Maxwell should not receive a pardon, commutation, or other form of clemency from the President of the United States.
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This resolution expresses the House of Representatives’ strong belief that Ghislaine Maxwell should not receive a pardon, commutation, or any other form of clemency. The resolution highlights Maxwell’s conviction for multiple counts of sexual abuse and trafficking, emphasizing the harm caused to victims and the importance of holding her accountable. It reaffirms the need for justice for survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Maxwell’s crimes, and opposes any attempt to grant Maxwell leniency.
Key provisions
- Condemns child sexual abuse and sex trafficking.
- Expresses support for victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes.
- Affirms that Maxwell’s conviction and sentencing were justified.
- Formally opposes a pardon, commutation, or clemency for Maxwell.
Who is affected
- Victims of child sexual abuse and sex trafficking
- The families of victims of child sexual abuse and sex trafficking
- The House of Representatives
Notable changes
- The resolution specifically addresses the potential for a presidential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell.
- It references the constitutional power of the President to grant pardons and commutations.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. RES. 635
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Ghislaine Maxwell should not receive a pardon, commutation, or other form of clemency from the President of the United States.
Whereas, on December 29, 2021, Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on multiple counts related to the sexual abuse and trafficking of minors, including conspiracy to entice minors to travel to engage in illegal sex acts, conspiracy to transport minors to participate in illegal sex acts, transporting a minor to participate in illegal sex acts, sex trafficking conspiracy, and sex trafficking of a minor;
Whereas evidence presented at her trial demonstrated that Ghislaine Maxwell actively participated in and facilitated the grooming and abuse of young girls by the now-deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including by luring children to Epstein’s residence;
Whereas, on June 28, 2022, Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison and 5 years of supervised release, and is currently in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons;
Whereas Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell participated in or facilitated the sexual abuse of hundreds of children;
Whereas childhood sexual abuse and sex trafficking are heinous crimes that have lifelong physical and mental health implications for survivors;
Whereas Jeffrey Epstein is deceased, and Ghislaine Maxwell’s ongoing imprisonment is thus the only measure of justice available to these victims;
Whereas there has been significant public speculation regarding the possibility that the President may seek to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, and when asked about this speculation, he has explicitly affirmed his authority to do so;
Whereas Article II, Section 2, Clause I of the Constitution provides the President shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States
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Whereas the Framers of the Constitution provided the President with such powers so he could address miscarriages of justice Now, therefore, be it
condemns child sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and those who participate in or facilitate such criminal acts;
stands with the countless victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes in their lifelong struggles for healing and closure;
affirms that Ghislaine Maxwell’s conviction and sentencing were more than warranted by the facts, and any receipt of a pardon, commutation, or other form of clemency by Ghislaine Maxwell would deny survivors the justice they deserve; and
formally opposes the granting of a pardon, commutation, or other form of clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell.