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Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions in a closed-door U.S. congressional deposition; her lawyer said she would testify only if President Trump granted clemency.

The Guardian
Ghislaine Maxwell’s refusal to answer questions before Congress draws criticism: ‘Who is she protecting?’

Democratic representative says Epstein associate’s decision to invoke fifth amendment points to ‘White House cover-up’ Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions during a closed-door congressional deposition on Monday, prompting criticism from a House representative backing efforts to release Jeffrey Epstein investigative files. Robert Garcia, ranking member of the committee on oversight and government reform, said in a statement that Maxwell invoked the fifth amendment and refused to testify during her scheduled deposition. Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus, also said that she invoked her fifth amendment right. Continue reading. . .

Ghislaine Maxwell’s refusal to answer questions before Congress draws criticism: ‘Who is she protecting?’
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
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New York Times
Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions About Epstein Crimes in House Deposition

Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime companion of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, invoked her right against self-incrimination in an Oversight Committee deposition.

Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions About Epstein Crimes in House Deposition
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La Repubblica
Epstein Case, Maxwell testifies before Congress: she invokes the Fifth Amendment right

Her lawyers had already announced that she would invoke the Fifth Amendment right: "Willing to speak on the condition of first obtaining clemency from Donald Trump."

Epstein Case, Maxwell testifies before Congress: she invokes the Fifth Amendment right
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El Pais
Ghislaine Maxwell offers to exonerate Trump from the Epstein case in exchange for immunity

The friend and accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein invokes the Fifth Amendment to avoid testifying before the United States Congress. She is in jail charged with running a network that traffics in minors

Ghislaine Maxwell offers to exonerate Trump from the Epstein case in exchange for immunity
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The Independent
Ghislaine Maxwell will only reveal Epstein details if Trump grants her clemency – after she stonewalled Congress

Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right to remain silent during the video deposition

Ghislaine Maxwell will only reveal Epstein details if Trump grants her clemency – after she stonewalled Congress
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La Repubblica
Epstein Case, Maxwell testifies before Congress: she invokes the Fifth Amendment right

Her lawyers had already announced that she would invoke the Fifth Amendment right: "Willing to speak on the condition of first obtaining clemency from Donald Trump."

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Süddeutsche Zeitung
USA: Epstein associate Maxwell to testify publicly if pardoned

The imprisoned aide of the sex offender refuses to testify before Congress because she does not want to incriminate herself. Her lawyer suggests that this could be different in the case of a pardon.

USA: Epstein associate Maxwell to testify publicly if pardoned
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Aftenposten
Congress members have access to unredacted Epstein documents

The US Department of Justice has now given members of Congress access to unredacted Jeffrey Epstein documents.

Congress members have access to unredacted Epstein documents
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Le Monde
Epstein Affair: Ghislaine Maxwell says she will only testify to Congress in exchange for a presidential pardon

Before the investigative committee on Monday, the former partner and accomplice of the sex predator invoked the right not to self-incriminate to refuse to testify. But her lawyer also extended an invitation to Donald Trump, insisting that Maxwell knew the president, as well as Bill Clinton, "innocent of any wrongdoing"

Epstein Affair: Ghislaine Maxwell says she will only testify to Congress in exchange for a presidential pardon
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The Sidney Morning Herald
Maxwell pleads the Fifth but will clear Trump’s name in exchange for clemency

“Both President Trump and President Clinton are innocent of any wrongdoing. Ms Maxwell alone can explain why, and the public is entitled to that explanation, ” her attorney told Congress.

Maxwell pleads the Fifth but will clear Trump’s name in exchange for clemency
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Der Standard
Epstein's accomplice Maxwell refuses to testify before the US Congress – 'full truth' only with a pardon

The imprisoned Maxwell demanded a pardon from US President Donald Trump. Otherwise she invoked her right to remain silent

Epstein's accomplice Maxwell refuses to testify before the US Congress – 'full truth' only with a pardon
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Le Figaro
Epstein affair: Ghislaine Maxwell, accomplice of the sex offender, refuses to answer questions before Congress except in the case of a Trump pardon

As expected, Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer any questions, said the Republican chair of a U.S. House of Representatives committee.

Epstein affair: Ghislaine Maxwell, accomplice of the sex offender, refuses to answer questions before Congress except in the case of a Trump pardon
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
USA: Epstein associate Maxwell will testify publicly in the event of a pardon

The imprisoned aide of the sex offender refuses to testify before Congress, citing self-incrimination concerns. Her lawyer indicated this could be different if a pardon were granted.

USA: Epstein associate Maxwell will testify publicly in the event of a pardon
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The Washington Post
Ghislaine Maxwell declines to answer lawmakers’ questions in closed-door deposition

A lawyer for about Jeffrey Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell said she is prepared to testify before lawmakers if first granted clemency.

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Tages-Anzeiger
Epstein accomplice: Maxwell silent before Congress – Lawyer sets condition for public testimony

The U.S. Congress wants answers from Ghislaine Maxwell about Epstein's network. But for now, that won't happen. Her lawyer calls the proceedings 'political theater'.

Epstein accomplice: Maxwell silent before Congress – Lawyer sets condition for public testimony
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