Summary
Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for her role with Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions before Congress, using her Fifth Amendment right. Lawmakers wanted to ask about her role and any other potential accomplices. Maxwell is asking for clemency from President Trump while refusing to testify.
Key Facts
- Ghislaine Maxwell appeared before Congress but did not answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein.
- She invoked the Fifth Amendment, which allows someone not to speak if it might incriminate them.
- Congressional leaders wanted to learn more about her involvement and other possible accomplices.
- Maxwell’s lawyers said she would testify only if President Trump granted her clemency.
- Some lawmakers think Maxwell might have received special treatment after meetings with a former Trump lawyer.
- Maxwell is in a minimum-security prison due to safety concerns.
- She was convicted in 2022 for charges related to sex trafficking minors alongside Epstein.
- President Trump has denied any wrongdoing connected to Epstein.
