Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, has offered to testify before the United States House Oversight Committee — but only under strict conditions.
In a letter sent by her lawyers, Maxwell demanded formal congressional immunity, advance access to all questions, and a venue outside her Florida prison.
She also insists testimony be postponed until after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on her pending appeal and a separate habeas petition.
If these terms are not met, Maxwell will invoke her Fifth Amendment rights.
The Oversight Committee, which subpoenaed Maxwell for an 11 August deposition, rejected the immunity request.
Committee officials stated they would respond formally, but would not consider protection from prosecution.
Maxwell’s legal team argues that testifying now could compromise her constitutional rights and taint future legal proceedings.
They also criticised public comments from lawmakers that allegedly prejudged her credibility without reviewing supporting documentation.
In a final appeal, Maxwell’s attorneys suggested she would be “willing and eager” to testify publicly if granted clemency by President Donald Trump.
Trump acknowledged he can pardon her, but said no formal request has been made.
Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking and continues to challenge her conviction in the courts.
