Ghislaine Maxwell to Face Congress: February 9 Deposition Could Rock the Epstein Elite Network
Washington, January 26, 2026 — After months of legal maneuvering and delays, Ghislaine Maxwell — Jeffrey Epstein’s closest confidante and convicted co-conspirator — is scheduled to appear for a virtual deposition before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on February 9. This marks the first time a central figure in one of the most explosive sex-trafficking scandals of the century will answer questions under oath from U.S. lawmakers.
Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) confirmed the date on January 21, stating plainly: “We need to hear from Ghislaine Maxwell.” The session is part of a broader probe into how federal agencies handled the Epstein case, including allegations of delays, cover-ups, and failures to pursue additional co-conspirators. Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence in federal prison for sex trafficking of minors, has repeatedly signaled she would invoke her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination unless granted immunity — a demand the committee has so far rejected.
Flight logs, court documents, and victim testimonies already link Epstein to former Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, Britain’s Prince Andrew, prominent CEOs, and scientists — though no criminal charges have resulted against most of those named. Maxwell’s testimony is widely seen as the missing piece that could clarify the scope of protection or complicity surrounding the late financier.
Her legal team has indicated they are still weighing options, but sources close to the matter suggest she may answer a narrow set of questions to avoid contempt findings while still shielding the most sensitive details. A blanket refusal to cooperate could trigger further enforcement measures from the committee, including additional subpoenas or public document releases.
The hearing arrives amid growing public demand for accountability among the powerful. Survivors continue to share accounts of lifelong trauma, and the mere scheduling of Maxwell’s appearance has reignited global media scrutiny and social media debate.
February 9 is more than procedural — it represents a rare moment when one of the last living architects of Epstein’s operation must confront official scrutiny. Whether it delivers bombshell revelations or another layer of evasion, the session will be watched closely around the world.
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