Maxwell Deposition Delayed Pending Supreme Court Decision

The House Oversight Committee, chaired by Rep. James Comer, has agreed to postpone the deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex offender and associate of Jeffrey Epstein, until after the Supreme Court decides whether to review her appeal of her 2021 conviction. Maxwell's attorneys argued that testifying could jeopardize her legal claims and constitutional rights unless she is granted immunity or advance access to committee questions, both of which the committee has refused. The committee maintains that Maxwell’s testimony is crucial for investigations into Epstein's network and non-prosecution agreements, which may affect future sex trafficking legislation. Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence in a Texas prison, has indicated through counsel she would otherwise invoke her Fifth Amendment rights. Both parties have agreed to continue negotiations regarding the scope and conditions of her eventual deposition. The Supreme Court is expected to consider Maxwell’s petition in late September, after which the deposition may be rescheduled if her appeal is not granted.