BREAKING NEWSGhislaine Maxwell Pleads the Fifth in Deposition About Jeffrey Epstein, Will Only Answer Questions If Granted Clemency by Donald Trump
Ghislaine Maxwell is refusing to speak.
Feb. 9 2026, Published 1:14 p.m. ET
Ghislaine Maxwell kept her lips zipped during her virtual House Oversight Committee deposition on Monday, February 9.
When asked about the investigation into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, Maxwell — who's currently serving a 20-year sentence for assisting in Epstein's s-- trafficking scheme — plead the fifth and stayed silent.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said Maxwell's lawyer informed them she will only answer questions if President Donald Trump grants her clemency.
James Comer Shames Ghislaine Maxwell's Silence
Ghislaine Maxwell refused to give up information about her and Jeffrey Epstein's crimes unless she's granted clemency.
"As expected, Ghislaine Maxwell took the fifth and refused to answer any questions. This is obviously very disappointing," Comer told the press. "We had many questions to ask about the crime she and Epstein committed, as well as questions about potential co-conspirators. We sincerely want to get to the truth for the American people and justice for the survivors."
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said that 'she has no indication and would say that, neither Presidents Trump or Clinton, are culpable for any wrongdoing.'
Added Rep. Andy Biggs, "The attorney for Miss Maxwell said that she has no indication and would say that, neither Presidents Trump or Clinton, are culpable for any wrongdoing. And that's one thing they said, in his opening statement to us today."
The outcome was what was expected, as Maxwell's lawyer previously said she wanted immunity if she talked. They had also asked for her deposition to be pushed back until an appeal to have her conviction overturned was resolved. She appealed against her conviction in October 2025.
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Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell started a 20-year prison sentence in 2022.
"Testimony under oath while a habeas petition is pending would risk irreparable prejudice to her constitutional claims and expose her to further criminal jeopardy," her legal team explained in a letter. "If Ms Maxwell were to receive clemency, she would be willing – and eager – to testify openly and honestly, in public, before Congress in Washington, DC."
Is Ghislaine Maxwell Receiving Special Treatment?
Ghislaine Maxwell was transferred to a cushy prison in 2025.
Many have lashed out over Maxwell appearing to get special treatment, as this past summer, she was following a meeting with Department of Justice General Todd Blanche.
Maxwell allegedly gave Blanche a list of 100 different people linked to Epstein, who committed suicide in 2019 while behind bars awaiting his s-- trafficking trial.
A woman named Annie Farmer, who was a victim of Epstein's and spoke at Maxwell's 2021 trial, was outraged by the news.
"Honestly, I'm disgusted, and I think that many Americans feel that way when they hear about this special treatment," she said during a CNN interview. "And the question is: Why? It’s hard to know why this would happen unless there’s someone she knows or something she knows that would be enabling this special treatment."
