09.02.2026 21:41
Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and accomplice of billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of establishing a sex trafficking network targeting underage girls in the U.S., refused to testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, exercising her right to remain silent under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Maxwell is considered one of the individuals with the most knowledge about the crimes committed by Epstein.
Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and accomplice of billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of establishing a sex trafficking network targeting underage girls in the U.S., refused to answer questions from the House Committee.
RIGHT GIVEN BY THE FIFTH AMENDMENT
According to reports in the U.S. media, Maxwell invoked her right to remain silent under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, citing "not wanting to incriminate herself" while appearing before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It was noted that Maxwell avoided answering all questions directed at her for this reason.
JOINED VIA VIDEO LINK
Maxwell, who is held in a federal prison in Texas, participated in the committee meeting via video link. It was reported that committee members requested Maxwell to testify, seeing her as one of the individuals with the most information regarding Epstein's crimes, but she refused to cooperate.
QUESTIONS THE COMMITTEE PLANNED TO ASK
According to reports, committee members planned to ask Maxwell whether she had information about accomplices who allegedly sexually abused underage girls on Epstein's island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, at his ranch in New Mexico, and at his home in New York. In this context, it was stated that questions were prepared regarding four women and 25 men.
CLAIM OF TRUMP AND FOREIGN CONNECTIONS
Reports in the U.S. press suggested that Maxwell was also planned to be asked whether Epstein provided access to underage girls to U.S. President Donald Trump, whether he had connections with foreign states or intelligence agencies such as Russia or Israel, and whether he maintained a list of his clients.
DEFENSE OF "I WAS WRONGFULLY CONVICTED"
Maxwell, who denies the charges against her, claims that she was wrongfully convicted and is continuing her legal efforts to overturn her conviction. She is being held in a federal prison in Texas under a 20-year sentence.