Ghislaine Maxwell, a known accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, appeared before the United States Congress, but refused to answer questions from lawmakers. Instead, she asserted her right to remain silent under the Fifth Amendment. According to her lawyer, she would only be willing to speak if she were granted clemency by former President Donald Trump.
Maxwell, 64 years old, is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking. In a deposition conducted via video from a Texas prison, he repeatedly uttered the statement “I invoke my right to remain silent”, causing the hearing to be adjourned early. The questions focused on alleged accomplices, ties to powerful personalities, and possible covering up illegal activities.
His appearance coincides with the release of millions of documents related to the Epstein investigation, mandated by a new transparency law. While many details remain sensitive, Congress has emphasized that the records cannot be withheld simply because of embarrassment or political implications. Amid the deepening controversy, Maxwell remains at the center as the sole convict in this vast and controversial case.
