{"id":2567768,"date":"2026-02-09T06:59:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T11:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ghislaine-maxwell-expected-to-invoke-fifth-amendment-in-congressional-deposition-today\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T07:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T12:00:18","slug":"ghislaine-maxwell-expected-to-invoke-fifth-amendment-in-congressional-deposition-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ghislaine-maxwell-expected-to-invoke-fifth-amendment-in-congressional-deposition-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghislaine Maxwell expected to invoke Fifth Amendment in congressional deposition today"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fghislaine-maxwell-expected-to-invoke-fifth-amendment-in-congressional-deposition-today%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2567768&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Ghislaine Maxwell is expected to invoke her Fifth amendment rights during a congressional deposition before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as part of the probe into Jeffrey Epstein\u2019s trafficking network. her attorney, David Markus, disclosed the plan on NewsNation, noting that Maxwell will refuse to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/49-days-without-a-biden-press-conference\/\" title=\"49 Days Without a Biden Press Conference\">answer substantive questions<\/a> to avoid self-incrimination. Maxwell was previously sentenced to 20 years in prison (June 2022) for helping Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls. The deposition is scheduled for February 9, following remarks by House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer that Maxwell would be deposed in the Epstein files inquiry.<\/p>\n<p>Key points:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The deposition is part of the broader Epstein files inquiry led by the House Oversight Committee.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The plan to invoke the Fifth Amendment has been publicized by Maxwell\u2019s attorney.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The controversy includes Democratic and Republican lawmakers urging transparency on Epstein-related records; Ro Khanna and thomas Massie authored the Epstein Files Transparency Act,which was later signed into law by President Trump.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Khanna questioned Maxwell\u2019s intent to plead the Fifth, arguing it contradicts her prior discussions with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Khanna proposed questions for Maxwell, including whether she ever <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >provided underage girls<\/a> to Donald Trump, highlighting the ongoing scrutiny of Maxwell\u2019s ties to prominent figures.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Ghislaine Maxwell expected to invoke Fifth Amendment in congressional deposition today<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2496209\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of convicted sex offender and deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein, is expected to invoke her Fifth Amendment privileges in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-rules-ca-gov-overstepped-his-authority-with-covid-order-issues-permanent-injunction-restraining-newsom-from-further-issuing-unconstitutional-orders\/\" title=\"Judge Rules CA Gov Overstepped His Authority with Covid Order, Issues Permanent Injunction Restraining Newsom From Further Issuing Unconstitutional Orders\">today&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s congressional deposition before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>David Markus, Maxwell&rsquo;s attorney, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/house\/5729001-epstein-case-maxwell-deposition\/\">revealed<\/a> his client&rsquo;s forthcoming decision on NewsNation. The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/constitution.congress.gov\/constitution\/amendment-5\/\">Fifth Amendment<\/a> grants Maxwell protection against self-incrimination. In addition to being his romantic partner, Maxwell was an integral part of Epstein&rsquo;s trafficking operations. She was <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2871416\/ghislaine-maxwell-sentenced-to-20-years-for-sex-trafficking-charges\/\">sentenced<\/a> to 20 years in prison in June 2022 for her role in helping Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4447822\/capitol-staffers-affordability-crisis-celsius-prices\/\">Capitol Hill staffers suffer their own affordability crisis as Celsius prices rise 10 cents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4449748\/bill-clinton-demands-public-hearing-connections-epstein\/\">Bill Clinton demands public hearing on his connections to Epstein: &#8216;Kangaroo court&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4449266\/mark-amodei-announces-retirement-house-after-15-years-service\/\">Mark Amodei announces retirement from House after 15 years of service<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>In January, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/house-oversight-committee\/\">House Oversight Committee<\/a> Chairman <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/james-comer\/\">James Comer<\/a> (R-KY) revealed that Maxwell would be deposed before the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-look-at-strategy-preparation-behind-inauguration-security\/\" title=\"A look at strategy, preparation behind inauguration security\">congressional committee<\/a> as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/likely-not-enough-evidence-to-charge-capitol-police-officer-in-ashli-babbitts-death\/\" title=\"Likely \u2018Not Enough Evidence\u2019 To Charge Capitol Police Officer In Ashli Babbitt\u2019s Death\">broader investigation<\/a> into the Epstein files.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I agree we need to hear from Ghislaine Maxwell,&rdquo; Comer <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4427407\/ghislaine-maxwell-deposed-by-house-oversight-committee-epstein-inquiry\/\">said<\/a> at the time. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve been trying to get her in for a deposition, her lawyers have been saying that she&rsquo;s going to plead the Fifth, but we have nailed down a date, Feb. 9 where Ghislaine Maxwell will be deposed by the committee.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Reps. Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) have been two of the most vocal members of Congress calling for the full release of the Epstein files. They introduced the bipartisan <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/opa\/pr\/department-justice-publishes-35-million-responsive-pages-compliance-epstein-files\">Epstein Files Transparency Act<\/a> in 2025, which was later signed into law by President Donald Trump. Khanna sent a letter to Comer on Sunday asking about Maxwell&rsquo;s intention to invoke her Fifth Amendment rights, calling the move &ldquo;inconsistent with her prior conduct.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It is my understanding that Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell intends to invoke her Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination and decline to answer all substantive questions at her upcoming deposition before the House Oversight Committee,&rdquo; Khanna <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/khanna.house.gov\/media\/press-releases\/representative-ro-khanna-sends-letter-oversight-chairman-comer-ahead-maxwells#:~:text=The%20Honorable%20James%20Comer,response%20to%20the%20following%20questions:\">wrote<\/a> in his letter.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This position appears inconsistent with Ms. Maxwell&rsquo;s prior conduct, as she did not invoke the Fifth Amendment when she previously met with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to discuss substantially similar subject matter,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4447701\/epstein-files-implode-british-politics-peter-mandelson-prince-andrew\/\">EPSTEIN FILES IMPLODE BRITISH POLITICS WITH &lsquo;BIGGEST SCANDAL&rsquo; IN &lsquo;OVER ONE CENTURY&rsquo;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Khanna then provided Comer a list of questions he intended to ask Maxwell, despite her invoking the Fifth Amendment. Among the questions Khanna plans to ask is if she ever provided underage girls to Trump.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It is well documented that you, President Donald Trump, and Mr. Epstein had a social relationship, and there are several photographs of you together,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/khanna.house.gov\/media\/press-releases\/representative-ro-khanna-sends-letter-oversight-chairman-comer-ahead-maxwells#:~:text=The%20Honorable%20James%20Comer,response%20to%20the%20following%20questions:\">read<\/a> one of Khanna&rsquo;s questions. &ldquo;Did you or Mr. Epstein ever arrange, facilitate, or provide access to underage girls to President Trump?&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maxwell to plead Fifth in House deposition today<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2567769,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/jeffrey-epstein-ghislaine-maxwell-collage-e1764969051605.jpg?1764948003&amp;w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[73338,45995,41073,69807,5894],"class_list":["post-2567768","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-congressional-deposition","tag-fifth-amendment","tag-ghislaine-maxwell","tag-legal-news-2","tag-politics"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/jeffrey-epstein-ghislaine-maxwell-collage-e1764969051605.jpg?1764948003&amp;w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2567768","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2567768"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2567768\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2567772,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2567768\/revisions\/2567772"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2567769"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2567768"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2567768"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2567768"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}