Convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell testified before the House Oversight Committee on Monday.
However, the former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein had little to say.
Maxwell repeatedly invoked her Fifth Amendment rights when questioned by lawmakers.
The New York Post had the full scoop on Maxwell’s testimony:
The House Oversight Committee released a video Monday of convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly invoking her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination when asked about her links to Jefferey Epstein.
“I would like to answer your question, but on the advice of counsel I respectfully decline to answer that question or any related questions,” Maxwell said in her British accent, when asked if she was a “close friend and confidante” of Epstein.
“My habeas petition is pending in the Southern District of New York,” Maxwell explained. “I therefore invoke my right to silence under the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution.”
Maxwell, 64, appeared to be wearing the tan-colored uniform issued to inmates at the federal prison camp in Texas, where she is serving a 20-year sentence and from where she appeared virtually before the panel.
The former socialite and convicted Epstein accomplice plead the fifth for every question asked by the committee.
Watch a clip of her pleading the fifth below:
House Oversight Committee shares FOOTAGE of Ghislaine Maxwell pleading the Fifth
‘I would like to answer your question, but on the advice of counsel, I respectfully DECLINE to answer this question and any related questions’ pic.twitter.com/QsL7pxgrWQ
— RT (@RT_com) February 9, 2026
Here’s what rep. James Comer said about Maxwell’s appearance at the Capitol:
As expected, Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth today and refused to answer our questions about her crimes with Jeffrey Epstein and potential co-conspirators.
This is extremely disappointing.
Our goal remains unchanged: uncover the truth and secure justice for the survivors. pic.twitter.com/eZCfgxP57i
— Rep. James Comer (@RepJamesComer) February 9, 2026
CBS News reported that attorneys for Maxwell are hoping President Trump grants her clemency:
Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer questions during a virtual appearance before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday.
Her lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with the panel’s probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that the president is “innocent of any wrongdoing.”
“As expected, Ghislaine Maxwell took the Fifth and refused to answer any questions. This obviously is very disappointing,” chairman James Comer told reporters after the deposition. “We had many questions to ask about the crimes she and Epstein committed, as well as questions bout potential co-conspirators. We sincerely want to get to the truth for the American people and justice for survivors.”
Comer said the committee has five more depositions scheduled as part of its investigation into Epstein. Among those set to testify are three members of Epstein’s inner circle: Les Wexner, who was one of his clients and a longtime benefactor; Richard Kahn, his accountant; and Darren Indyke, his lawyer, Comer said.
David Markus, Maxwell’s attorney, read a statement to the Oversight panel. He said his client had to remain silent because of a pending legal petition filed with the federal court in New York. But he said the committee could hear from Maxwell if she received clemency.