Ghislaine Maxwell Defies House Oversight Committee Amid Pardon Hopes

February 9 – February 15, 2026

Where Things Stand

Ghislaine Maxwell is currently blocking a House Oversight Committee investigation by refusing to testify unless she receives a presidential pardon. This impasse prevents the disclosure of new information regarding Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking network while the Senate considers a formal resolution to block any early release.

The Facts

How We Got Here

Feb 11, 2026The Senate Resolution on Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary to formally oppose any clemency. [S.Res. 608]

Feb 10, 2026Maxwell's legal team suggests she could provide evidence to prove Donald Trump's innocence in exchange for clemency. [news_article]

Feb 10, 2026Maxwell invokes her Fifth Amendment rights during a House deposition, stating she would only speak fully if granted a pardon. [news_article]

Policies

Senate Resolution on Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon

S.Res. 608

News

Maxwell's clemency pitch: can Epstein accomplice talk her way out of prison?

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Maxwell Offers to Prove Trump 'Innocent' in Exchange for Clemency

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Maxwell refuses to answer questions in House deposition - The Boston Globe

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Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the Fifth but says she'd 'speak fully and honestly' if Trump grants her clemency

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Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the Fifth, with lawyer saying she'll testify in Epstein probe if Trump grants her clemency

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What Donald Trump has said about Ghislaine Maxwell pardon

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Political Response

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