Crime
Ghislaine Maxwell Denies Knowledge of Trump Misconduct, Comments on Epstein Connections in DOJ Transcripts
Newly released transcripts reveal that Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, denied witnessing President Donald Trump in any inappropriate circumstances and rejected claims linking him to alleged misconduct involving Epstein.
In her testimony to the Department of Justice, Maxwell stated that she “never witnessed [Trump] in any inappropriate setting in any way” and that she “absolutely never in any context” heard Epstein or anyone else suggest that Trump engaged in inappropriate behavior with masseuses.
When asked about a reported birthday card allegedly sent from Trump to Epstein—first disclosed by the Wall Street Journal and described as containing a suggestive sketch and poem—Maxwell said she did not recall ever asking Trump to send such a card.
Maxwell also addressed questions regarding former President Bill Clinton, insisting that Clinton never visited Epstein’s private island.
The transcripts further reflect Maxwell’s denial of widespread speculation surrounding Epstein’s 2019 death, with her remarks highlighting the ongoing circulation of the phrase “Epstein didn’t kill himself.”
These revelations provide additional insight into Maxwell’s testimony, which continues to draw scrutiny as investigators and the public examine the broader network of high-profile figures associated with Jeffrey Epstein.
City of Hammond, Louisiana — At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or “playing with” it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.