Is This Really Legal?

Why Was Ghislaine Maxwell Moved?

October 1, 2026·53 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

How did Ghislaine Maxwell get transferred to a minimum-security prison—and why is the government withholding the explanation? Liz Oyer talks with Bloomberg investigative reporter Jason Leopold about his fight for the records, his most surprising discoveries, and how anyone can use the Freedom of Information Act to demand answers.Jason’s Bloomberg articles:Ghislaine Maxwell’s Prison Transfer Application ReleasedPutin’s Assassination Targets Revealed in Declassified MemoFOIA documents referenced:Inspector General ReportIvana TrumpPutinEminemFOIA website:foia.govFor more of Jason’s work, check out his FOIA Files newsletter and his FOIA podcast Disclosure. Have a question about the legal news? Send Liz an email at ask@isthisreallylegal.org or leave a message at 202-495-1458. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.isthisreallylegal.org

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