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He also said that Ms. Maxwell’s lawyer, David Oscar Markus, told lawmakers in his opening statement that Ms. Maxwell “would answer questions if she were granted clemency” by President Trump.
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David Oscar Markus told lawmakers Maxwell would answer questions if granted clemency by President Trump
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Representative James R. Comer
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News Article
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{
    "person": "Donald Trump",
    "legal_action": "clemency"
}
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 2:39 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 2:39 PM (6 months ago)

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Ghislaine Maxwell, associate of Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions during a deposition before the House Oversight Committee, invoking her Fifth Amendment right. Lawmakers are investigating Epstein's crimes and potential co-conspirators. The Justice Department is also releasing unredacted Epstein files.

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