Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads the Fifth: Epstein File Secrets Stay Buried!

Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads The Fifth!

She will not tell any secrets about the Epstein files.

Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a virtual deposition before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on February 9, 2026.

In the widely shared video clip, she repeatedly refused to answer questions regarding her connections to Jeffrey Epstein, allegations of victim trafficking, and any potential co-conspirators. Citing her ongoing habeas corpus petition in the Southern District of New York, Maxwell stonewalled the congressional inquiry, preventing any new disclosures about the infamous network she helped facilitate.

The appearance has reignited intense public outrage, with many expressing deep frustration over the apparent lack of broader accountability for those linked to Epstein’s crimes. Online reactions highlight demands for the arrest and interrogation of additional high-profile figures, renewed calls for the full release of unredacted Epstein files mentioning names like Donald Trump, and widespread disappointment that Maxwell’s silence continues to shield others from scrutiny despite her 2021 conviction and 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking minors.