6 Questions Ghislaine Maxwell Refused to Answer During Deposition
Summary
Ghislaine Maxwell used her right to stay silent to avoid self-incrimination during a virtual appearance before a U.S. House committee investigating the government’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein’s case. Her lawyer explained she did this because she is challenging her conviction in court. The committee asked her six questions, which she refused to answer.Key Facts
- Ghislaine Maxwell appeared before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
- She used the Fifth Amendment, which allows a person to not answer questions that might incriminate them.
- Maxwell's deposition focused on the federal government's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case.
- Her lawyer cited a pending habeas petition that argues her trial was unfair.
- The committee asked Maxwell six specific questions related to Epstein's activities and her involvement.
- The Oversight Committee released video footage of the deposition.
- Maxwell has a pending court case seeking to overturn her conviction or reduce her sentence.
- Her lawyer suggested Maxwell would speak fully if granted clemency by President Trump.
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