Comer says its 'very disappointing' Ghislaine Maxwell declines to answer House questions

Описание: (9 Feb 2026)
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Washington, DC - 8 February 2026
1. Mid, House Oversight Committee Chairman Republican Rep. James Comer walks toward microphones
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Rep. James Comer, House Oversight Committee Chairman:
"As expected, Ghislaine Maxwell took the fifth and refused to answer any questions. This obviously is very disappointing. We had many questions to ask about the crimes she and Epstein committed, as well as questions about potential co-conspirators. We sincerely want to get to the truth for the American people and justice for the survivors. That's what this investigation is about. I want to mention the next steps: We can confirm we have five more depositions in the book scheduled for the Epstein investigation. On February 18th, Les Wexner, who is a financial client of Epstein and I believe the former CEO of Victoria's Secret. February 26th, we have former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. February 27th, former president Bill Clinton. March 11th, Richard Kahn, Epstein's accountant. March 19th Darren Indyke, Epstein's lawyer. So, we will continue to move forward and try to get answers for the American people."
3. UPSOUND (English) Reporter asking question:
"Do you think that Britain's royal family has questions to answer to your committee?"
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Rep. James Comer, House Oversight Committee Chairman:
"Well, we would we would love to hear, you know, from from anyone. Obviously, I can't subpoena in foreign countries or I would have done that in the Biden investigation. But do you have anything to add, Andy?"
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Rep. Andy Biggs, (R) Arizona:
"I'll just add one thing that the attorney for Ms. Maxwell said that she has no indication and would say that neither Presidents Trump or Clinton are culpable for any wrongdoing. And that's one thing they said in his opening statement to us today."
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6. SOUNDBITE (English) Rep. James Comer, House Oversight Committee Chairman:
"We would have brought her in months ago, but she's indicated she was gonna plead the Fifth. And unfortunately, she had an opportunity today to answer questions that every American has, questions that would be very important in this investigation, and she chose to invoke her Fifth amendment right."
7. UPSOUND (English) Reporter asking question:
"Can you clarify what her lawyer said about President Trump and Clinton, and do you think that there's anything more to do with Ghislaine Maxwell now that she plead the Fifth?"
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8. SOUNDBITE (English) Rep. James Comer, House Oversight Committee Chairman:
"What, correct me if I'm wrong Andy. What the just to be clear what the what her attorney said -Maxwell didn't say - her attorney said that she would answer questions if she would granted clemency by the president (Biggs: President Trump.) and that she went on to say about Clinton and..."
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Rep. Andy Biggs, (R) Arizona:
"Yeah, but he went on to expand that. The other thing is, he pointed out a number of times that she has a habeas corpus petition pending for a new trial and release, and that's why she is not going to answer questions. "
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10. UPSOUND (English) Reporter asking question:
"Ghislaine Maxwell, we know from the Epstein files, didn't tell the truth, she got moved to an open prison, now she's asking for clemency to speak at all. Was it a mistake to move her to that prison? Should she be moved back?"
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Rep. James Comer, House Oversight Committee Chairman:
12. Pan, Comer and Biggs walk away
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