Maxwell Pleads Fifth, Demands Clemency

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Max Berger

@maxberger.bsky.social

Jamie Raskin said he reviewed an email sent from Epstein to co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell that was a forwarded conversation between Epstein’s lawyers and lawyers for Donald Trump.

The DOJ (illegally) redacted Trump's name in the public files.
What else are they hiding?

Rep. Raskin Confirms ‘Troubling’ And ‘Unnecessary’ Epstein File Redactions

www.huffpost.com

February 9, 2026 at 8:31 PM

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Carl Quintanilla

@carlquintanilla.bsky.social

“.. House Oversight Chair James Comer, who is leading an investigation into Epstein and has already subpoenaed multiple associates, did not rule out issuing one for Lutnick.”

@politico.com
www.politico.com/live-updates...

February 9, 2026 at 4:28 PM

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Henry

@henrythedog.bsky.social

it will really be something if the Epstein Files unseat a British Prime Minster who isn't in them, and not the American President who was Epstein's best friend.

February 9, 2026 at 2:24 PM

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Otto English

@ottoenglish.bsky.social

He's Henry VIII without the brains

CNN @cnn.com · 11h

Attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell says the convicted Epstein accomplice can clear President Trump's name in the Epstein probe in exchange for clemency. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/3ZtSzW3

February 9, 2026 at 8:13 PM

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Mrs. Betty Bowers

@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social

Ghislaine Maxwell got into jail for engaging in pedophilia and sex trafficking.

Ghislaine Maxwell hopes to get out of jail by engaging in extortion.

I'm beginning to get the impression that Ghislaine Maxwell enjoys criming.

February 9, 2026 at 8:06 PM

by Anders Aslund

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Anders Åslund

@andersaslund.bsky.social

Stop calling it the Epstein affair!
Call it the Epstein-Trump affair!
That appears to be more appropriate.

February 9, 2026 at 4:31 PM

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Ro Khanna

@rokhanna.bsky.social

Here is my conclusion after sitting through Maxwell's deposition with her refusing to answer a single question about the men who raped underage girls, saying she would only do so for clemency.

She must immediately be sent back to the maximum security prison where she belongs.

February 10, 2026 at 12:41 AM

by Anders Aslund

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Anders Åslund

@andersaslund.bsky.social

Nothing illustrates the absence of rule of law for the rich & powerful in the US better than the Epstein affair.
It should be called the Epstein-Trump affair.
DOJ is not even claiming to investigate the dozens of apparent major criminals & Trump says "move on!"

February 9, 2026 at 3:38 PM

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Gerry Hassan

@gerryhassan.bsky.social

The first ever inviting proposition from the Trump administration. On justice, accountability and the Epstein Files.

February 9, 2026 at 9:47 PM

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Katie Phang

@katiephang.bsky.social

Ghislaine Maxwell MUST answer questions, but GOP Rep. James Comer’s performative theater today doesn’t get us there.

I've got the latest on Maxwell’s deposition, Congress being able to view selective Epstein Files at DOJ, and Pamela Jo’s upcoming deposition.

youtu.be/fLVDj7C7ZtM?...

Maxwell TAKES THE FIFTH as Epstein COVER-UP IMPLODES

YouTube video by Katie Phang

youtu.be

February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Pedophile rapist and sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the Fifth Amendment during House deposition
www.nbcnews.com/now/video/gh...

Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the Fifth Amendment during House deposition

Ghislaine Maxwell pleaded the Fifth Amendment during a closed-door deposition with members of Congress as part of their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. NBC News' Melanie Zanona reports from Capito...

www.nbcnews.com

February 9, 2026 at 8:10 PM

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Paul Goldstein

@phgoldstein.bsky.social

Is the idea that Maxwell waived her right to invoke the fifth going to be presented to a court somewhere? Anywhere? Now? Ever? If not, why not?

February 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM

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Amir Attaran

@amirattaran.bsky.social

She knows the choice:

1. Talk, and die of “suicide” like Epstein

2. Silence, and get a Trump pardon

She’s picked selfishly, like every other decision she’s ever made.