Ghislaine Maxwell's explosive testimony on Epstein's crimes delayed indefinitely

Ghislaine Maxwell's Congressional Testimony Postponed

Ghislaine Maxwell's testimony before Congress has been delayed due to her ongoing Supreme Court case, as announced by a top Republican.

Maxwell, a close associate of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. Discussions were underway with the Trump administration and Congress for her to provide information about Epstein and his connections.

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer had initially scheduled Maxwell to testify on August 11 at the Tallahassee facility where she is imprisoned. However, Comer has now confirmed that the planned interview will not take place.

Comer stated in a letter that the meeting would be postponed to allow Maxwell's Supreme Court petition to proceed without her testimony influencing the case.

The Supreme Court's new term begins in October. Comer emphasized the importance of Maxwell's testimony for the Committee's investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, particularly concerning the 2007 non-prosecution agreement and Epstein's death.

Maxwell's attorney had requested immunity for her testimony before Congress, but the House Oversight Committee rejected this request. The committee had issued a subpoena for her testimony, and her lawyer outlined conditions, including immunity, for her to testify.

Maxwell's lawyer expressed concerns about the prison setting for her testimony, citing risks of leaks and security issues. He also requested that the committee share the questions in advance and delay the meeting until after her Supreme Court case.

Despite reports that Maxwell was willing to testify, conditions were set for her appearance before Congress. Concerns were raised by lawmakers about her safety, with calls for her to be placed in protective custody.

Trump's allies supported the subpoena for Maxwell's testimony, and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche had discussions with her regarding the Epstein case. Maxwell was offered limited immunity during questioning, but her lawyer clarified that no promises were made.

The article was published by Associated Newspapers Ltd.