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Maxwell Invokes Fifth in Congressional Deposition on Epstein

PUBLISHED Feb 9, 2026, 4:21 AM ET

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Maxwell Invokes Fifth in Congressional Deposition on Epstein

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Washington — Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right and refused to answer questions during a virtual deposition before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday. Chairman James Comer said her counsel had warned she would plead the Fifth. Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence after a 2021 federal sex‑trafficking conviction and appeared by videolink from a federal prison in Texas. The panel is probing DOJ handling of Epstein's case and has planned more closed-door depositions of associates. Committee members cited the need for information to help survivors and clarify records. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Noormahi M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2008: Epstein convicted in a state case, drawing later scrutiny.
2019: Jeffrey Epstein died in federal custody while awaiting trial.
2021: Ghislaine Maxwell convicted on federal sex‑trafficking charges and later sentenced to 20 years.
July (reported): Maxwell participated in a two-day interview with a Deputy Attorney General.
This week (Monday): Maxwell appeared virtually before the House Oversight Committee and invoked the Fifth Amendment.

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Who Benefited

Investigators and congressional staff benefited from subpoena authority and scheduled depositions that enable document review and further testimony to evaluate handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case.