Maxwell Stays Silent About Epstein in Congressional Investigation
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Hasanah.id – Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, declined to respond to questions from the US House Oversight Committee on Monday, choosing instead to invoke her constitutional right against self-incrimination.
Appearing by video from a federal prison in Texas, Maxwell participated in a closed session tied to a congressional inquiry that lawmakers say is aimed at clarifying what happened inside Epstein’s trafficking network and whether others should face accountability.
Committee chairman James Comer said the outcome unfolded largely as he had predicted.
“as expected”, Maxwell pleaded the Fifth Amendment, invoking her right to remain silent.
Comer did not hide his frustration.
“This is obviously very disappointing,” he said. “We had many questions to ask about the crimes she and Epstein committed, as well as questions about potential co-conspirators.”
He emphasized the broader objective of the probe.
“We sincerely want to get to the truth for the American people, and justice for the survivors, that’s what this investigation is about,” Comer added.
Clemency Talk and Political Undercurrents Surround Maxwell
After the deposition, Democratic Representative Melanie Stansbury suggested Maxwell used her moment before Congress for another purpose, telling reporters she appeared to be angling for mercy.
She said Maxwell tried to “campaign for clemency”.
Earlier in the day, Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus, had telegraphed a similar position online, arguing that his client would be willing to cooperate if she were granted relief by President Donald Trump.
Maxwell was “prepared to speak fully and honestly if granted clemency by President Trump”.
He added:
“Only she can provide the complete account. Some may not like what they hear, but the truth matters,”
Comer pushed back forcefully, saying conversations with victims left him convinced Maxwell was undeserving of special consideration.
He said it was clear from speaking to Epstein survivors “that Maxwell was a very bad person” who did not deserve any type of immunity.
The White House has previously insisted that “no leniency is being given or discussed” regarding Maxwell.
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