House Oversight Schedules Ghislaine Maxwell Deposition for Feb. 9
House Oversight will depose Ghislaine Maxwell virtually on Feb. 9 in its Jeffrey Epstein probe; her lawyers say she intends to invoke the Fifth Amendment.
Overview
Chairman James Comer announced Maxwell's deposition date during a committee markup; the session is expected to be conducted virtually while she serves a 20-year sentence in Texas.
Maxwell's attorney David Oscar Markus warned she will invoke her Fifth Amendment right, citing ongoing post-conviction litigation and risk of prejudice to her constitutional claims.
The deposition is part of the committee's broader inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's non-prosecution agreement, the circumstances of his death, and alleged associates implicated in the network.
Comer revealed the date amid votes to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt for defying subpoenas tied to the Epstein probe, escalating congressional pressure on witnesses.
The committee may release a transcript; DOJ previously released a portion of its interviews and files, but disputes remain over what materials can be publicly disclosed.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story by foregrounding congressional skepticism and limiting Maxwell's voice, emphasizing lawmaker expectations she won't cooperate. Editorial choices—opening with Comer’s perspective, using charged wording like “grilling,” and highlighting prior DOJ interviews and custody changes—steer readers toward doubt about any new revelations, while quoting attorneys and officials as source content.
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FAQ
The deposition is scheduled for February 9, virtually, while Maxwell serves her 20-year sentence in a Texas prison. However, a subpoena was issued for a deposition on August 11, 2025, at Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee.
Her attorney stated she will invoke the Fifth Amendment due to ongoing post-conviction litigation and to avoid risk of prejudice to her constitutional claims.
The inquiry examines Epstein's non-prosecution agreement, the circumstances of his death, alleged associates in the network, and potential legislative solutions to improve federal efforts against sex trafficking and reform non-prosecution agreements.
The committee voted to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt for defying subpoenas related to the Epstein probe; their depositions were scheduled for October 2025 but postponed multiple times before non-compliance.
The committee may release a transcript of the deposition; the DOJ has previously released portions of its interviews and files, but disputes remain over public disclosure of materials.
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