Ghislaine Maxwell Scheduled for Deposition Amid Ongoing Investigation

On January 21, 2026, Representative James Comer, who heads the GOP House Oversight Committee, announced that Ghislaine Maxwell, currently imprisoned for her role in the sex trafficking of minors alongside Jeffrey Epstein, is set for a deposition on February 9.

Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence and has been accused of conspiring with Epstein to facilitate the trafficking of minors to prominent public figures.

Previously, she was interviewed by officials from the Trump administration, such as Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. However, those discussions did not uncover any significant revelations regarding well-known associates, including former Presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.

“I never witnessed the president [Trump] in any inappropriate setting in any way,” Maxwell stated during her interviews.

Comer’s announcement comes at a critical time as the Committee prepares to draft contempt of Congress resolutions against both Bill and Hillary Clinton due to their noncompliance with subpoenas for testimony. By scheduling Maxwell’s deposition at this juncture, the Committee seems to be emphasizing the political connections related to the Epstein investigation, indicating a stronger legal effort against high-profile individuals resisting inquiries.

The deposition was initially planned for August at a location in Florida but has been postponed due to Maxwell’s transfer to a medium-security prison in Texas. Now, her legal team is requesting a delay, implying that her willingness to testify might depend on certain legal protections.

David Oscar Markus, Maxwell’s attorney, mentioned that without a deal in place, she might choose to remain silent to safeguard her ongoing appeal. He noted:

“If the Committee proceeds now, Ms. Maxwell will invoke her privilege against self-incrimination and decline to answer questions.”

Markus also suggested that if the Committee insists on going ahead, they should conduct the deposition via remote video. Moreover, he offered an alternative condition for her full cooperation.

“Of course, in the alternative, if Ms. Maxwell were to receive clemency, she would be willing—and eager—to testify openly and honestly, in public, before Congress in Washington, D.C.”

During a nine-hour session with the DOJ last July, Maxwell addressed questions regarding around 100 individuals but provided limited information on notable figures such as Prince Andrew and Bill Gates. Additionally, she denied that Bill Clinton ever visited Epstein’s private island, despite various conflicting statements from former staff and victims. In her remarks, Maxwell also characterized the intense focus on Epstein’s “client list” and related media coverage as a form of contemporary persecution.

“That narrative created and built upon has essentially morphed into what—this is like a Salem witch trial. People have completely lost their minds over this. I get that. But how do you appease a mob that can’t comprehend the lifestyle?” Maxwell remarked, referring to the media frenzy surrounding high-profile individuals like the Clintons and Trump.