Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer questions from a House committee, citing 5th Amendment rights

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By STEPHEN GROVESFebruary 9, 2026 at 07:53 PM

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Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's former confidante, declined to answer questions from the House Oversight Committee on Monday, February 9, 2026, invoking her Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination. The House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer, sought to interview Maxwell as part of their investigation. Comer expressed disappointment with Maxwell's decision. House Democrats also reported that Maxwell is appealing to President Donald Trump for clemency. The interview took place at the Capitol in Washington.

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