Epstein Secrets

tment's request to interview Maxwell is part of an effort to appear transparent and pursue justice in the Epstein case, with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stating that the Dal and FBI will hear what Maxwell has to say if she has information about crimes against victims. Additional reporting on the sto

his willingness to sue could have a chilling effect on media coverage of his administration. The article highlighted that in 2019, Deputy Director Bongino sued online news outlet The Daily Beast for defamation over a story about his departure from the National Rifle Association's online video channel.

channel. The case was dismissed the next year. U.S. District Judge Jose Martinez in Miami sided with the Daily Beast in finding that Deputy Director Bongino did not comply with the provision, but said the basis of his decision was that Bongino's case lacked merit. The Cut (07/22, Gonzalez-Ramirez) and S

d the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The dinner, which was expected to include White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, was intended to be an informal, low•stakes situation where the administration could discuss its handling of the Epstein case and craft a unified re

nal Investigations Division for any assistance that might be needed". The Associated Press (08/06, Bynum, Catalini) highlighted that Deputy Director Bongino said that the FBI was at the fort to help investigate. Additional reporting on the story was provided by New York Times (08/06, Medina, Hauser, Sass

aine Maxwell, Epstein's convicted accomplice, receive no leniency. Their statement followed a recent interview of Maxwell by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, amid reports that she is seeking immunity in exchange for further testimony. The Independent Additional reporting on the story was provided by ABC

." The Washington Examiner (07/31, Schindler) reported that despite their initial promises to tackle corruption, Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino have remained silent on the scandal surrounding Charles McGonigal, a disgraced top FBI agent who went rogue and worked for Russian oligarch Oleg Der

doing their job to safeguard the streets" amid ongoing resistance from state and local officials. Director Patel, joined by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, toured the FBI's Chicago field office and explained that the bureau was "flexing resources" to assist the Department of Homeland Security in addres

ployees, abolished the weaponized CR-15 squad, and initiated an ongoing investigation with more accountability measures ahead; while Deputy Director Bongino echoed the same message of reform. The article noted that the CR-15 squad had been part of the FBI's Washington Field Office and helped Special Cou

was in a position of power in a potential second Trump administration. In a statement provided to MSNBC, Director Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said, "This matter originated under the previous administration and was subjected to a full review by FBI agents and Justice Department prosecutors.

ved" and confirmed the agency continues to pursue every lead to fully resolve the case. Just the News (09/21, Ballasy) reported that Deputy Director Bongino said the FBI is going to continue investigating those directly connected to the subject to find out what they knew in advance of the shooting. Addit

the community, fueled violence, and spread fear among residents for nearly a decade," while U.S. Attorney David Metcalf and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche praised the operation as a major victory against organized crime and the opioid epidemic. Back to Top COUNTERTERRORISM Indiana Trans Student Admi

ve that this FBI gets the job done that the old FBI refused to do." The article noted that Kelly believes current Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino are committed to identifying and prosecuting those responsible after what she called the Biden Justice Department's decision to "basically shut down