Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney, Leah Saffian, confirmed that multiple federal prison staff members have been fired for illegally accessing Maxwell’s privileged attorney-client emails and leaking them to Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD). Saffian said the actions taken at Federal Prison Camp Bryan involved the improper intrusion into Maxwell’s email system, the theft of confidential legal correspondence, and the transmission of those emails to a federal official.
She said that the official was Raskin, who then released the emails to members of the media under the label of whistleblower information, The Hill reported.
Saffian argued that the disclosure violated Maxwell’s constitutional rights, including the First Amendment’s protection of confidential communications, the Sixth Amendment’s right to effective legal counsel, and the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee of due process.
According to Maxwell’s attorney, prison employees improperly accessed the Bureau of Prisons’ TRULINCS email system, which inmates use to communicate with the outside world.
She said those emails were then passed to Raskin, who provided them to the press without verifying how the emails were obtained or the credibility of the source.
Saffian said, “The release to the media by Congressman Raskin (Dem., Maryland), of Ms. Maxwell’s privileged client-attorney email correspondence with me is as improper as it is a denial of justice.”
She added, “Congressman Raskin is a Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, an attorney and law professor. He must be aware that his conduct undermines the whole legal process. His action should be a matter for professional disciplinary action.”
She also confirmed that employees at Federal Prison Camp Bryan “have been terminated for improper, unauthorized access to the email system used by the Federal Bureau of Prisons to allow inmates to communicate with the outside world.”
Saffian said, “The provision of those emails to a federal official who then caused them to be shared with the media is a breach of constitutional protections including the First, Sixth and Fourteenth amendments afforded to all prisoners.”
She added that labeling the disclosures as whistleblower material “does not mitigate the fact that the mails were both illegally obtained and put to unconstitutional purpose.”
Saffian argued that Raskin’s office made “no effort to fact check the credibility or veracity of the so called ‘whistleblower.’”
She said it was “shocking and reprehensible” that the congressman used the contents of Maxwell’s emails with a family member “to make political capital.”
Saffian also disputed claims that Maxwell was attempting to secure a pardon or commutation.
She said Maxwell “has never sought a pardon” and has not asked former President Trump or anyone else for clemency.
Saffian said Maxwell is preparing a habeas corpus petition that challenges her conviction and raises new claims of government and juror misconduct.
Saffian said, “Ms. Maxwell will shortly be filing a Habeas petition with the Federal District Court (SDNY). Habeas petitions are distinct from petitions to the Supreme Court, in that they relate to prisoners’ rights and conviction challenges.”
She added, “Contrary to Rep. Raskin’s assertion, Ms. Maxwell has not requested a commutation – or made a Pardon – application to the second Trump Administration.”
Saffian said the habeas filing includes new evidence that was not available at trial and alleges misconduct “pre-, during, and post-trial” by both government officials and a juror.
She said the petition “demonstrates unequivocally” that such misconduct “makes the verdict at the very least unsafe.”
Raskin’s office did not confirm or deny the termination of prison staff.
Instead, a spokesperson said they would not comment on any information that could reveal whistleblower identities and accused prison officials of retaliating against staff.
The spokesperson said, “Any effort by BOP to intimidate, silence, or retaliate against anyone, including inmates and staff with information on Ms. Maxwell’s outrageous preferential treatment is unacceptable.”
A bombshell report has emerged from Blaze News that could unravel the entire narrative of January 6. Forensic gait analysis has identified former U.S. Capitol Police officer Shauni Rae Kerkhoff as a near-perfect match for the elusive pipe bomb suspect.
Using cutting-edge software, analysts matched Kerkhoff’s stride with that of the suspect captured on video placing pipe bombs near the DNC and Capitol Hill Club on January 5, 2021. The results? A stunning 94% match from the software—and closer to 98% by human analysis.
This match wasn’t arbitrary. The program analyzed variables like cadence, hip extension, knee flexion, step variance, and even limb angle. Kerkhoff’s slight limp from a past soccer injury proved to be a unique signature, linking her directly to the suspect caught on surveillance.
Kerkhoff, 31, served with the Capitol Police for over four years, specifically as a Civil Disturbance Unit trainer on less-lethal weapons. She resigned in mid-2021, transitioning into a classified security detail tied to the CIA.
Multiple intelligence officials have confirmed the accuracy of Blaze News’ analysis. Shockingly, FBI agents were surveilling a property just one door away from Kerkhoff days after January 6—but were pulled off the assignment without explanation.
Former FBI Special Agent Kyle Seraphin confirmed his team was feet from the suspect. He now believes the FBI was knowingly involved in a cover-up. “They were f**king in on it,” he told Blaze News.
Even more damning: Blaze News obtained high-resolution video not released by the FBI, showing the suspect’s gait in crystal-clear detail. Analysts compared this to footage of Kerkhoff from Capitol security cameras and a 2017 Columbus Eagles FC soccer game.
The match was undeniable. Kerkhoff’s gait, body structure, and stride perfectly aligned with the hoodie-wearing suspect.
Her history deepens the intrigue. A standout Division I college goalkeeper, Kerkhoff shattered her leg in 2015 during a game, leaving her with a permanent limp—a detail now at the center of this explosive identification.
Despite years of investigation and millions in rewards, the FBI has failed to identify the bomber. This new evidence casts serious doubt on whether they were ever truly trying.
Seraphin said his team proposed interviewing a nearby Air Force civilian whose address was tied to the suspect’s transit card. The request was denied, and the team was removed from the case.
Kerkhoff was a use-of-force instructor on January 6 and testified in related criminal trials. Video evidence shows her deploying crowd control weapons into peaceful sections of the crowd.
Congressman Thomas Massie grilled FBI Director Wray over this case last year, exposing how the bureau had failed to interview the person who allegedly found the bomb at the DNC. That individual turned out to be a plainclothes Capitol Police officer.
Even Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund admitted he was unaware of any lawful reason for a Capitol officer to be planting bombs. “I had no knowledge it was being carried out, nor was it authorized,” Sund said.
Blaze News also reported the suspect may have initially tried to plant bombs outside the Congressional Black Caucus Institute. Surveillance videos suggest the devices were handled—possibly swapped—early on the morning of January 6.
Shockingly, Secret Service agents stationed outside the DNC were seen lounging and eating lunch mere feet from the bomb, showing no urgency after being alerted.
This suggests the agency may have known the devices were duds, lending weight to suspicions of an inside job.
The FBI’s own video releases were allegedly tampered with to reduce the frame rate, blurring the suspect’s movements. The clearer footage obtained by Blaze News disproves claims of poor visibility.
With a 94%-98% match, corroborating intel sources, and prior proximity during surveillance, the case against Kerkhoff is damning. If confirmed, it will rewrite the history of January 6.
What was framed as an insurrection may have been a manipulated event, enabled—or even facilitated—by government insiders.