Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions from US Congress
In February 2026, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's former associate, refused to answer questions before a US congressional committee. Maxwell, who was previously convicted in connection to Epstein's crimes, invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
The story so far
- Feb 9
- Feb 10
How outlets cover it
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Open questions and key claims
Maxwell will read 'a prepared statement at the outset of the deposition'.
GOP Rep. James Comer, who chairs the committee, says it is “very disappointing.”
Ghislaine Maxwell took the Fifth and refused to answer any questions.
Maxwell's lawyers said she would only answer questions if granted clemency.
Ghislaine Maxwell intends to invoke her right to remain silent during questioning by the US House Oversight Committee.
Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking.
Ghislaine Maxwell is declining to answer House Oversight Committee questions, citing her 5th Amendment rights.
Lawmakers tried Monday to interview Maxwell, but she invoked her Fifth Amendment rights.
Who and where
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