$XAU BREAKING NEWS: Ghislaine Maxwell Ends House Oversight Deposition Early by Invoking Fifth Amendment$KITE
Ghislaine Maxwell’s scheduled appearance $XAG before the House Oversight Committee came to a swift conclusion this morning, lasting less than an hour after she invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
The convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein participated remotely in a closed-door session as part of a bipartisan congressional investigation examining how federal authorities handled Epstein’s case over the years. According to sources familiar with the proceeding, Maxwell declined to answer questions, leading lawmakers to end the deposition early.
Maxwell is currently incarcerated at a federal prison in Texas, where she is serving a 20-year sentence following her conviction for her role in assisting Epstein’s sex trafficking operation.
The House Oversight Committee’s inquiry is focused on potential failures, misconduct, or lapses within federal agencies connected to Epstein’s arrest, detention, and death in custody. Maxwell’s testimony was viewed as a potential source of insight, given her close ties to Epstein and her knowledge of his network.
Despite today’s outcome, committee officials have indicated that the investigation will continue, with lawmakers reviewing documents and seeking testimony from additional witnesses as they push for greater transparency and accountability
