Washington Today Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the Fifth when questioned by House Oversight Committee about Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes with underage girls
Feb 9, 2026
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, a Texas lawmaker supporting survivors and pressing for more inquiry. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Maryland Democrat who reviewed unredacted Epstein files and flagged strange redactions. They discuss Maxwell invoking the Fifth, access to unredacted records, possible subpoenas, and the political fallout as lawmakers weigh next steps and oversight.
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Maxwell Pleads The Fifth
- Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth and refused to answer Oversight Committee questions about others involved with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Republicans say she seeks clemency from President Donald Trump, creating a political flashpoint in the probe.
Walkinshaw's Confrontation With Maxwell's Silence
- Rep. James Walkinshaw called Maxwell "a monster" who threatened survivors and declined to provide substantive answers.
- He urged President Trump to rule out clemency or a pardon for her immediately.
Congress Views Unredacted Epstein Files
- Members of Congress gained access to unredacted Epstein files in a secure DOJ room for the first time.
- Jamie Raskin said many redactions made no sense, including notable non-victim names like Leslie Wexner.
