Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein Investigation

Developing StoryLast updated MAY 23
SUMMARY

Ghislaine Maxwell was granted "limited" immunity by the Justice Department for meetings with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on March 22, 2026, allowing her responses to be used for cooperation. As of May 23, 2026: Maxwell has indicated a willingness to testify that neither President Trump nor former President Bill Clinton were culpable in the crimes, and her attorney stated she answered questions about approximately 100 individuals during these meetings. The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Maxwell for a deposition and is continuing its investigation, with Sarah Kellen, a former personal assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, testifying in May 2026 about her experiences as a survivor of Epstein's abuse. Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also testified before the committee in February 2026, denying knowledge of Epstein's crimes. The committee has also sought testimony from private investigators involved in removing evidence from Epstein's home in 2005.

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May 2026 — 2 developments

  1. Sarah Kellen, a former personal assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, testified before the House Oversight Committee in May 2026, detailing her experiences as a survivor of Epstein's abuse.

    Sarah Kellen, a former personal assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, testified before the House Oversight Committee in May 2026, detailing her experiences as a survivor of Epstein's abuse. Ghislaine Maxwell had previously invoked her Fifth Amendment right during virtual appearances in February 2026.

  2. The House Oversight Committee released transcripts from interviews with Ted Waitt and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in May 2026.

    The House Oversight Committee released transcripts from interviews with Ted Waitt and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in May 2026. This is part of their ongoing review of the Epstein and Maxwell cases. The committee also sought testimony from private investigators involved in removing evidence from Epstein's home in 2005.

March 2026 — 3 developments

  1. Ghislaine Maxwell was granted "limited" immunity by the Justice Department for meetings with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, allowing her responses to be used for cooperation.

    Ghislaine Maxwell was granted "limited" immunity by the Justice Department for meetings with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, allowing her responses to be used for cooperation. Her attorney stated she answered questions about approximately 100 individuals during these meetings. Maxwell has also indicated a willingness to testify that neither President Trump nor former President Bill Clinton were culpable in the crimes.

  2. The House Oversight Committee has voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi as part of its investigation into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

    The House Oversight Committee has voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi as part of its investigation into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. The committee has also subpoenaed Ghislaine Maxwell for a deposition, aiming to gather testimony for potential legislative solutions to combat sex trafficking and reform plea agreements in sex-crime investigations.

  3. The House Oversight Committee has released deposition videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton regarding Jeffrey Epstein.

    The House Oversight Committee has released deposition videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton regarding Jeffrey Epstein. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify, and Bill Gates is among seven individuals asked to appear before the committee. Ghislaine Maxwell has also been subpoenaed for a deposition.

February 2026 — 10 developments

  1. Former President Bill Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee on February 27, 2026, regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

    Former President Bill Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee on February 27, 2026, regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton stated he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes and had stopped associating with him long before his wrongdoing came to light. He emphasized that he 'saw nothing, and did nothing wrong' during his deposition.

  2. Hillary Clinton testified for six hours before the House Oversight Committee on February 26, 2026, r…

    Hillary Clinton testified for six hours before the House Oversight Committee on February 26, 2026, reiterating she had no new information about Epstein and Maxwell and did not recall meeting Epstein or flying on his plane. The deposition was paused when a photo was leaked. Democrats are calling for Donald Trump to sit for a deposition, while Republicans are investigating missing Epstein files related to Trump and may question Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

  3. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee on February…

    Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee on February 26, 2026, stating she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal activities and does not recall ever meeting Epstein or flying on his plane. Clinton asserted that the committee's subpoena was based on an assumption she possessed information, which she denied, and suggested the committee's actions were politically motivated.

  4. Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are scheduled for deposi…

    Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are scheduled for depositions on February 27 and February 26, 2026, respectively, as part of the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and his network. These depositions follow previous exchanges after the Clintons initially declined earlier dates.

  5. Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right and refused to answer questions during a virtual appearance before the House Oversight Committee.

    Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right and refused to answer questions during a virtual appearance before the House Oversight Committee. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accused the Trump administration of a "continuing cover-up" regarding the release of Jeffrey Epstein files and is scheduled for a deposition on February 26, 2026.

  6. Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions from the US House Oversight Committee during a virtual deposition on February 10, 2026, invoking her Fifth Amendment right.

    Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions from the US House Oversight Committee during a virtual deposition on February 10, 2026, invoking her Fifth Amendment right. Chairman James Comer rejected Maxwell's demand for immunity and postponed her testimony as negotiations continue. Maxwell had requested immunity, a different deposition location, and advance questions.

  7. Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right and refused to answer questions during a virtual deposition before the U.

    Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right and refused to answer questions during a virtual deposition before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on February 9, 2026. Committee Chairman James Comer stated that Maxwell used the deposition to "campaign for clemency" rather than provide truthful testimony. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking.

  8. Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right and refused to answer questions during a virtual appearance before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

    Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right and refused to answer questions during a virtual appearance before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Her lawyer stated she would be willing to cooperate with the panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that the president is "innocent of any wrongdoing."

  9. Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer…

    Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer questions during a virtual appearance before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Committee chairman James Comer confirmed that Maxwell would not be providing testimony.

  10. The Justice Department released an additional massive trove of 3 million documents, 2,000 videos, an…

    The Justice Department released an additional massive trove of 3 million documents, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images from the Jeffrey Epstein files, prompting Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee to request full access due to concerns about a partial release.

January 2026 — 10 developments

  2. Ghislaine Maxwell's legal team stated she would testify openly and honestly if granted clemency and had requested a postponement of her testimony until after her appeal is resolved.

    Ghislaine Maxwell's legal team stated she would testify openly and honestly if granted clemency and had requested a postponement of her testimony until after her appeal is resolved.

  5. The House Oversight Committee had previously denied Ghislaine Maxwell's request for immunity in exchange for her testimony.

    The House Oversight Committee had previously denied Ghislaine Maxwell's request for immunity in exchange for her testimony. This denial clarifies the context of her stated intention to invoke her Fifth Amendment rights during the upcoming deposition.

  6. Ghislaine Maxwell has agreed to testify virtually before a congressional committee investigating the federal government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

    Ghislaine Maxwell has agreed to testify virtually before a congressional committee investigating the federal government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Her deposition is scheduled for February 9, 2026. While her lawyers have indicated she may invoke her Fifth Amendment right, committee leadership hopes for cooperation.

  9. The House Oversight Committee has issued a deposition subpoena to former President Bill Clinton as p…

    The House Oversight Committee has issued a deposition subpoena to former President Bill Clinton as part of its ongoing investigation into the federal government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell case, Epstein's death, and the operation of sex-trafficking rings.

  10. A resolution has been introduced recommending that the House of Representatives find former President William J.

    A resolution has been introduced recommending that the House of Representatives find former President William J. Clinton in contempt for failing to comply with a deposition subpoena regarding the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell case.

November 2025 — 1 developments

  1. Oversight Democrats and Ranking Member Robert Garcia released previously unseen emails from Jeffrey …

    Oversight Democrats and Ranking Member Robert Garcia released previously unseen emails from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, which included direct correspondence between Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. One email from Epstein to Maxwell in 2011 referenced Donald Trump and a victim of sex trafficking.

July 2025 — 3 developments

  1. Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys sent a letter to the House Oversight Committee outlining demands for h…

    Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys sent a letter to the House Oversight Committee outlining demands for her testimony, including formal immunity from prosecution and receiving questions in advance.

  2. The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Ghislaine Maxwell for a deposition scheduled for August 11, 2025, at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tallahassee, Florida.

    The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Ghislaine Maxwell for a deposition scheduled for August 11, 2025, at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tallahassee, Florida. Maxwell was also granted proffer immunity for meetings with Department of Justice officials where she reportedly answered questions about approximately 100 people. The committee seeks her testimony to inform legislative solutions for combating sex trafficking and reforming plea agreements.

  3. A House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee voted unanimously to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell…

    A House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee voted unanimously to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell for testimony related to an alleged list of high-profile clients involved in sex with underage girls.

June 2022 — 1 developments

December 2021 — 1 developments

July 2020 — 1 developments

August 2019 — 1 developments

  1. Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his jail cell in New York City while awaiting trial, with his death ruled a suicide, sparking widespread speculation and further investigations.

    Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his jail cell in New York City while awaiting trial, with his death ruled a suicide, sparking widespread speculation and further investigations.

July 2019 — 1 developments

  1. Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on federal sex trafficking charges in New Jersey, reigniting public scrutiny of his past activities and controversial plea deal.

    Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on federal sex trafficking charges in New Jersey, reigniting public scrutiny of his past activities and controversial plea deal.

March 2005 — 1 developments

  1. Police in Palm Beach, Florida, began investigating Jeffrey Epstein after a 14-year-old girl's family…

    Police in Palm Beach, Florida, began investigating Jeffrey Epstein after a 14-year-old girl's family reported she was molested at his mansion, marking the initial public investigation into his activities.