Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions from US Congress
Summary
Ghislaine Maxwell, who was associated with Jeffrey Epstein, chose not to answer questions from a U.S. congressional committee. She used her Fifth Amendment right, and her lawyers said she would only testify if she got a promise of clemency.Key Facts
- Ghislaine Maxwell is connected to Jeffrey Epstein as his former girlfriend and associate.
- She was convicted for her association with Epstein.
- Maxwell used her Fifth Amendment right to avoid testifying.
- The Fifth Amendment allows a person to refuse to answer questions to avoid self-incrimination.
- Her lawyers stated she would only speak if granted clemency, which means a pardon or forgiveness for her actions.
- The request to testify came from a U.S. congressional committee.
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