Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers are arguing that a 2007 plea deal made by Jeffrey Epstein provides her with immunity from prosecution. The key line in the deal states: "The United States also agrees that it will not institute any criminal charges against any potential co-conspirators of Epstein." Maxwell's defense maintains this promise is "unqualified" and should lead to the overturning of her conviction. Neutral lawyers express astonishment at the breadth of the plea deal, noting that the DoJ normally does not offer blanket immunity to unnamed individuals, especially those known to be involved.

Columbia University has paid the Trump administration $220 million in "protection money" to avoid being "destroyed." Harvard University, despite its immense wealth ($53 billion) and legal expertise, is reportedly preparing to pay $500 million in "prote ...