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Can Public Watch Ghislaine Maxwell's US Congress Testimony? What We Know

Can Public Watch Ghislaine Maxwell's US Congress Testimony? What We Know

Summary

Ghislaine Maxwell is set to testify privately before the U.S. House Oversight Committee about Jeffrey Epstein's case. Her testimony on February 9 will not be open to the public. Maxwell's lawyer suggests she may plead the Fifth Amendment, meaning she won't answer questions.

Key Facts

  • Ghislaine Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.
  • She will testify before the House Oversight Committee about the Jeffrey Epstein case.
  • The deposition is scheduled for February 9 and will happen via videolink.
  • The session will be closed to the public, so it won’t be broadcast or open to viewers.
  • Maxwell's lawyer wants the deposition postponed due to ongoing legal matters.
  • Maxwell's lawyer has indicated she might invoke her Fifth Amendment right, refusing to answer questions.
  • The committee aims to examine federal handling of the Epstein case and related documents.
  • The Justice Department is releasing documents related to Epstein under federal transparency laws.
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