Maxwell won't answer questions from Congress, lawyer says

BBC News - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete February 9, 2026 at 02:13 PM

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Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted of sex trafficking related to Jeffrey Epstein, will invoke her Fifth Amendment right to remain silent during a closed-door deposition before the US House Oversight Committee on Monday. Maxwell's lawyer confirmed she will read a prepared statement instead of answering questions. Representative Ro Khanna intends to question Maxwell about alleged co-conspirators in the Epstein case and her relationship with Donald Trump, including potential pardon discussions. Maxwell previously denied witnessing inappropriate conduct by Trump or Bill Clinton in a meeting with a Deputy Attorney General. The deposition, originally scheduled for last August, was postponed pending a Supreme Court ruling. The Justice Department has also released millions of pages of new files related to the case.

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