Maxwell, former girlfriend of the disgraced financier, is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence for a 2021 conviction related to sex trafficking. The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed her for testimony as part of an investigation into Epstein’s crimes. Her legal team argues that the Committee’s refusal to grant immunity could lead to her invoking the Fifth Amendment, thereby preventing her from discussing the events under scrutiny. The Committee, led by Republican Chairman James Comer, refused to consider the immunity request, emphasizing that it would not grant Congress immunity for her testimony.
The committee has set the deposition for August 11, with Maxwell’s attorneys seeking to delay the process. They also requested the Committee to provide them with the specific questions that their client would be asked prior to the deposition. However, these requests have not been addressed, and the Committee has stated that it would not consider granting immunity for her testimony. The legal team claims that the testifying could pose significant risks, both legally and in terms of safety.
Further, Maxwell’s attorneys have sought to delay the deposition until after the Supreme Court rules on her appeal. They have asked the Court to hear their client’s appeal, arguing that the federal government has an obligation to honor a 2007 non-prosecution agreement that they believe should shield her from criminal charges. The legal team claims that the Justice Department broke its promise to not prosecute Maxwell in 2008, leading to her unfair conviction after Epstein’s death in 2019.
During the trial, prosecutors allegedly undermined Maxwell’s defense by restricting her ability to present her case, and at least one juror lied about a material fact during the jury selection process. Fox News Digital contacted Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus, for comment but has not yet received a response. The ongoing legal battle highlights the complex web of legal and political consequences surrounding the Epstein case, as Maxwell’s attorneys continue to challenge the conviction and seek immunity for her testimony.