"Maxwell's lawyer David Markus told lawmakers that his client invoked her right against self-incrimination because she is currently challenging her conviction, which he said stems from a "fundamentally unfair trial." "If this committee and the American public truly want to hear the unfiltered truth about what happened, there is a straightforward path. Ms. Maxwell is prepared to speak fully and honestly if granted clemency by President Trump," he said."
"Markus said that Maxwell's perspective would help to absolve prominent people who have been questioned over their past links to Epstein, including former president Bill Clinton and Trump himself. "Only she can provide the complete account. Some may not like what they hear, but the truth matters. For example, both President Trump and President Clinton are innocent of any wrongdoing. Ms. Maxwell alone can explain why, and the public is entitled to that explanation," Markus said."
Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions related to Jeffrey Epstein and alleged crimes during a closed-door House Oversight Committee deposition, invoking her right against self-incrimination while she challenges her conviction. Her lawyer, David Markus, said the conviction stemmed from a fundamentally unfair trial and offered that Maxwell would speak fully if President Trump granted clemency. Markus claimed Maxwell's testimony could absolve prominent figures, asserting both President Trump and President Clinton are innocent and that Maxwell alone can provide a complete account. Trump has not ruled out a pardon and Maxwell's transfer to a minimal-security prison camp raised allegations of preferential treatment.
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