Maxwell testified before a U.S. House of Representatives committee on Monday. However, she refused to answer questions. She used the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution, which gives her the right not to testify against herself.
As her lawyer David Oscar Markus informs in a statement on the X platform, Maxwell may, however, speak out. Epstein's accomplice is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence. Before the committee, he can clear Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton of suspicion. The condition is to be pardoned.
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“Some people may not like what they hear, but the truth matters. For example, both President Trump and President Clinton are innocent. Only Ms. Maxwell can explain this, and the public has a right to that explanation,” Markus added on social media.
Maxwell has already defended Trump. She is to receive special treatment in prison
The 63-year-old daughter of a British MP and media magnate already last year. she testified before Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who previously served as Trump's personal lawyer. She testified then that she had not witnessed any inappropriate behavior on the part of the current president. Maxwell gave her testimony after the Ministry of Justice transferred her to a reduced-security prison.
Democrats accuse the authorities of special treatment. According to whistleblowers, in prison she receives, among others: specially prepared meals to order, the possibility of using the gym outside normal hours, refreshments for received guests, and even the possibility of using recreational facilities only for employees.
Trump reportedly “well wished” Maxwell
Trump has been asked multiple times whether he intends to pardon Maxwell, but has yet to give a clear answer. However, he assured that he had the right to do it and said that he intended to talk to the Ministry of Justice about it. After her conviction in 2020, Trump said he “wishes well” with Maxwell.
In October, the US Supreme Court decided not to hear the appeal of Ghislaine Maxwell, who asked to overturn her 20-year prison sentence for child abuse. However, there is another pending complaint from lawyers who claim her trial was unfair.
