Ghislaine Maxwell Seeks Immunity for Congress Testimony on Epstein

Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted sex trafficker and longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has expressed willingness to testify before the U.S. House Oversight Committee only if granted immunity from future prosecution and provided with questions in advance. Her lawyer, David Markus, conveyed these conditions in a letter to committee chairman Rep. James Comer, adding that Maxwell would testify publicly if granted clemency by President Donald Trump. Despite Maxwell's requests, Comer has indicated he will not grant immunity, and President Trump has stated it would be "inappropriate" to discuss a pardon, noting no formal request has been made. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence and is appealing her conviction, while Congressional Democrats and some Republicans continue to press for the release of related documents. The political controversy is heightened by Maxwell's connection to Epstein, whose past association with President Trump has drawn scrutiny. Congressional investigations and public interest persist amid calls for transparency regarding the Epstein-Maxwell case and its political implications.