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Ghislaine Maxwell pleads Fifth Amendment at congressional deposition

Ghislaine Maxwell pleads Fifth Amendment at congressional deposition

Summary

Ghislaine Maxwell, who is in prison for assisting Jeffrey Epstein, did not answer questions during a virtual deposition with the House Oversight Committee. She used her Fifth Amendment right to avoid self-incrimination. The committee aims to gather information for their investigation into Epstein's activities.

Key Facts

  • Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer questions using her Fifth Amendment right.
  • The deposition was part of a House Oversight Committee investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for helping Epstein in trafficking teenage girls.
  • The committee subpoenaed Maxwell in July, but she resisted until now.
  • Maxwell's attorney said she might testify if given clemency by President Trump.
  • Committee Chairman James Comer refused Maxwell's requests for immunity.
  • The Justice Department has released documents related to Epstein, which Congress is reviewing.
  • Bill and Hillary Clinton are expected to also give depositions regarding the Epstein investigation.
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