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Miles Archer

(22,279 posts)
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 04:41 PM Monday

Comer: We never discussed clemency because of the survivors, but Maxwell's new demand is "for the president to decide"

"What are your thoughts about Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers saying she needs clemency before she testifies?" Garcia asked Comer as he exited the committee room.

Comer had a bemused look on his face as he concocted an answer.

"Well, I don't know," Comer began. "Initially, she said a month ago that she would testify if we granted her immunity on the Oversight Committee. We discussed that, and met with the survivors, and they didn't support that, so we never considered it."

"This was something new today," Comer added. "Obviously, that's not something for me to decide. That's for the president to decide."

https://www.rawstory.com/james-comer-2675238107/
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Comer: We never discussed clemency because of the survivors, but Maxwell's new demand is "for the president to decide" (Original Post) Miles Archer Monday OP
Comer, this will not proceed............. Lovie777 Monday #1
The one word that adequately describe today's Republican Party is CORRUPTION. It cannot be denied. walkingman Monday #2
Really? Let the perp decide? Doesn't he have daughters? QED Monday #3
Sometimes the daughters are considered fair game too. Norrrm Monday #4
State Charges? PikaBlue Monday #5

QED

(3,326 posts)
3. Really? Let the perp decide? Doesn't he have daughters?
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 04:46 PM
Monday

I just wonder about these defenders of the offenders. Don't they have daughters? Granddaughters? Nieces? Sick of this whole rotten lot.

PikaBlue

(474 posts)
5. State Charges?
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 05:24 PM
Monday

Are states able to bring charges against Maxwell? Crimes were allegedly committed in New York, Florida, and New Mexico.

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