House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has delayed the scheduled deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell, the former confidante of late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, until after the U.S. Supreme Court renders its decision on her appeal. This decision, outlined in a letter shared with Fox News Digital, marks a compromise as Comer rejected Maxwell’s plea for immunity from prosecution. The delay allows her legal team time to contest her conviction, which might have implications on her testimony.
Originally set for late July, the scheduled meeting in Tallahassee was in response to a motion to subpoena Maxwell, who is accused of being involved in a scheme that sexually exploited multiple minor girls over a decade with Epstein. The committee had reached a unanimous decision in favor of the subpoena, backed by both Republicans and Democrats. Despite this, the legal battle around Maxwell’s immunity continues, with her legal team expressing concerns over her constitutional rights and how her testimony could potentially prejudice her case.
Comer’s letter to her legal representative highlights the committee’s willingness to consider delays in line with the Supreme Court’s review of her petition for certiorari. Maxwell’s request was based on arguments that her testimony could jeopardize her constitutional rights and lead to a prejudiced jury pool. The House Oversight Committee remains committed to engaging in detailed discussions about the scope of investigations, as noted in Comer’s letter. The meeting with the committee could prove crucial in shedding light on the circumstances surrounding Epstein’s death and shaping the future of sex trafficking investigations and reforming non-prosecution agreements.
In another development, Maxwell had already met with federal investigators the week prior, as part of a meeting directed by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Bondi emphasized the importance of obtaining any information from Maxwell that could lead to uncovering crimes against victims. Meanwhile, Maxwell’s lawyers have expressed appreciation for the committee’s cooperation while reiterating their stance on the importance of upholding her constitutional rights.