Ghislaine Maxwell Invokes Fifth Amendment in Congressional Deposition
Analysis based on 50 articles · First reported Feb 09, 2026 · Last updated Feb 10, 2026
The ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's network, including Ghislaine Maxwell's refusal to testify and the release of redacted documents by the United States===United States Department of Justice, maintains public scrutiny on individuals and institutions associated with the scandal. This could lead to reputational damage for entities mentioned, and potentially influence political careers, but has no direct financial market impact.
Ghislaine Maxwell, former girlfriend and accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, declined to answer questions from the United States===United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a deposition, invoking her Fifth Amendment rights. Her attorney, David Oscar Markus, stated she would testify if granted clemency by Donald Trump, claiming both Donald Trump and Bill Clinton are innocent of wrongdoing related to Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers, including James Comer, expressed disappointment, rejecting the idea of clemency. The deposition occurred amidst the United States===United States Department of Justice's release of millions of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, which lawmakers like Thomas Massie, Ro Khanna, and Jamie Raskin are reviewing for unredacted information. Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton are also scheduled for depositions as the committee continues its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's extensive network of abuse.
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