Summary
Ghislaine Maxwell is set to testify before a U.S. House committee on February 9. She was convicted for her role in helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse young girls. Her testimony is part of a broader investigation into how Epstein was able to carry out his crimes for so long.
Key Facts
- Ghislaine Maxwell will testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on February 9.
- James Comer, the committee chairman, announced the deposition date.
- Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
- The testimony is part of an investigation into Epstein's activities and how they went unchecked.
- Maxwell's attorney plans for her to invoke the Fifth Amendment, meaning she may not answer questions to avoid self-incrimination.
- The Epstein Files Transparency Act requires the release of investigation files on Epstein, signed into law by President Trump.
- There have been delays in releasing these files due to the volume of documents and the need to protect victims' privacy.
- Epstein died by suicide in jail in August 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking charges.
