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Epstein files fallout grows as Ghislaine Maxwell pleads Fifth before Congress

Epstein files fallout grows as Ghislaine Maxwell pleads Fifth before Congress

Summary

The release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein has led to further developments. Ghislaine Maxwell, who has ties to Epstein, chose not to answer questions from Congress by using her right to avoid self-incriminating herself.

Key Facts

  • Files related to Jeffrey Epstein were recently made public.
  • Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of Epstein, was involved in child sex trafficking.
  • Maxwell used her Fifth Amendment rights, meaning she chose not to speak to avoid possibly incriminating herself.
  • This legal right prevents someone from being forced to testify against themselves.
  • Lawmakers were able to review the complete, unedited files connected to the case.
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