Ghislaine Maxwell invokes Fifth Amendment, offers to testify if Trump grants clemency.
The latest turn in the Ghislaine Maxwell saga came when she appeared before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee via video conference, invoking her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. The move was seen as a strategic attempt by her lawyer to gain clemency from President Trump.
According to Chairman James Comer, Maxwell's refusal to answer questions was "very disappointing," particularly given that she had previously appeared for an interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, which covered topics including her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. However, during the Oversight Committee meeting, Maxwell insisted on invoking her Fifth Amendment right multiple times, leaving the panel without any direct testimony from her.
David Markus, Maxwell's attorney, stated in a statement that if the committee and the public truly want to hear the unfiltered truth about what happened, there is a straightforward path. This involves Maxwell speaking fully and honestly, should she receive clemency from President Trump. Markus emphasized that only Maxwell can provide this complete account.
The Oversight Committee has scheduled five more depositions as part of its investigation into Epstein's inner circle, including Les Wexner, Richard Kahn, Darren Indyke, among others. The committee has been seeking information about potential co-conspirators and crimes committed by Maxwell and Epstein.
While some lawmakers have questioned Maxwell's motives, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam described her offer to speak on the record as an effort to drum up support for clemency from both parties. However, Rep. Andy Biggs countered that there was no indication of either President Trump or former President Bill Clinton being culpable in any wrongdoing.
Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted of federal sex-trafficking charges in 2021 for her role in a scheme to sexually exploit and abuse minor girls with Epstein.
The latest turn in the Ghislaine Maxwell saga came when she appeared before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee via video conference, invoking her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. The move was seen as a strategic attempt by her lawyer to gain clemency from President Trump.
According to Chairman James Comer, Maxwell's refusal to answer questions was "very disappointing," particularly given that she had previously appeared for an interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, which covered topics including her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. However, during the Oversight Committee meeting, Maxwell insisted on invoking her Fifth Amendment right multiple times, leaving the panel without any direct testimony from her.
David Markus, Maxwell's attorney, stated in a statement that if the committee and the public truly want to hear the unfiltered truth about what happened, there is a straightforward path. This involves Maxwell speaking fully and honestly, should she receive clemency from President Trump. Markus emphasized that only Maxwell can provide this complete account.
The Oversight Committee has scheduled five more depositions as part of its investigation into Epstein's inner circle, including Les Wexner, Richard Kahn, Darren Indyke, among others. The committee has been seeking information about potential co-conspirators and crimes committed by Maxwell and Epstein.
While some lawmakers have questioned Maxwell's motives, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam described her offer to speak on the record as an effort to drum up support for clemency from both parties. However, Rep. Andy Biggs countered that there was no indication of either President Trump or former President Bill Clinton being culpable in any wrongdoing.
Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted of federal sex-trafficking charges in 2021 for her role in a scheme to sexually exploit and abuse minor girls with Epstein.
, it's like she's trying to bargain with the devil. i'm not sure what's more suspicious, the fact that she's willing to spill all her secrets or the fact that she thinks trump will somehow magically make everything okay just because he's her friend 
another update on Ghislaine Maxwell's case... she's trying to get out of answering any questions by invoking her Fifth Amendment 
, but honestly, it feels like just another tactic to avoid accountability 
. if trump grants clemency, she'll be all too happy to spill the tea 
but let's not pretend that'll happen anytime soon 
... meanwhile, these other big names from epstein's inner circle are getting dragged in 
. mark my words, this is gonna get messy 
. either way, this just means more drama and potential twists in maxwell's story...can't wait to see how it all unfolds 
So like, you gotta wonder what's really going on here? Ghislaine Maxwell is basically saying that if Trump gives her clemency, she'll spill all the tea about Jeffrey Epstein and his crew... but only if she's allowed to speak freely 
. Her lawyer is trying to play both sides against each other, using this whole Fifth Amendment thing as a bargaining chip. It's like she's holding out for a get-out-of-jail-free card, hoping that Trump will cave in 
. Meanwhile, the Oversight Committee is still trying to piece together what really went down, and Maxwell is just sitting back, enjoying her 20-year sentence 
. I mean, everyone knows there was some shady stuff goin on with Jeffrey Epstein, right? Like, who doesn't know about the pedo island and all that 
. And now she's tryin to sweet-talk her way out of it by sayin' she'll spill the tea if Trump gives her a break 
. It just seems like she's hopin to get off scot-free and leave everyone else to deal with the fall-out 
And what's the deal with the clemency from Trump? Is this just a PR move, or is he actually considering it? 
she's like totally dodging the heat now... i mean i get it, clemency and all but what if trump grants it and she just ends up back on the streets? 
. Ghislaine Maxwell, she's already serving a pretty long sentence for what she did, and now she's trying to play both sides to get out of more time? It's like, if she really wants the truth to come out, shouldn't she just tell it straight from the start? I mean, she's got a lot of explaining to do, and I'm not sure anyone really believes her offer to testify is genuine 
Anyway, I heard that this whole thing with Jeffrey Epstein and all these other people is getting super complicated 
I mean, can you even imagine what she'd say? it's gotta be some wild tea 
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam is like, "let's see the unfiltered truth" and I am HERE. FOR. IT 
but also, Rep. Andy Biggs is like, "no indication of Clinton being culpable" and I'm over here like, "come on Andy, don't be salty 
