Ghislaine Maxwell, the former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has indicated she is willing to testify before the U.S. Congress about the controversial Epstein case, according to sources who spoke to the Daily Mail.
Maxwell, 63, is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in helping Epstein sexually exploit and abuse underage girls over a decade. Despite widespread allegations that Epstein trafficked minors to wealthy and powerful individuals, Maxwell remains the only person imprisoned in connection with the case.
A source close to Maxwell stated, “Ghislaine was never offered any plea deal. She would be more than happy to sit before Congress and tell her story. No one from the government has ever asked her to share what she knows.”
The potential testimony has sparked renewed public interest, especially as the U.S. Department of Justice has maintained that no Epstein “client list” exists. This has fueled speculation and accusations of a cover-up, particularly after the controversial 2019 death of Epstein in a New York jail. Official reports claim he died by suicide, but critics point out that crucial security footage from his cell is missing.
Adding to the controversy, Maxwell argues she should have been protected from prosecution due to a 2007 non-prosecution agreement Epstein made, which allowed him to plead guilty to lesser charges and serve minimal jail time. Her legal team is currently appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to hear her case. Government lawyers are expected to respond to that appeal on July 14.
The scandal has also become a political issue. Some supporters of former President Donald Trump have accused the Justice Department of hiding information. On Saturday night, Trump responded on his social media platform, Truth Social, saying, “For years, it’s Epstein, over and over again. Why are we not giving publicity to files written by Obama, Crooked Hillary, Comey, Brennan, and the losers and criminals of the Biden administration?”
A source close to Maxwell dismissed claims that Trump is implicated in Epstein’s activities, saying the two men ended their friendship over business disagreements and Epstein’s behavior toward women. However, critics note that Trump, like other high-profile figures, was photographed multiple times with Epstein and Maxwell in the past.
The Justice Department has indicated that no further prosecutions are expected in the Epstein case. This includes Britain’s Prince Andrew, who was accused by Virginia Giuffre of having sexual contact with her when she was a minor. Prince Andrew has denied the allegations and settled a civil lawsuit without admitting wrongdoing. Giuffre died earlier this year by suicide.
The Epstein case remains one of the most controversial legal and political stories in recent memory. Whether Maxwell will be given the opportunity to testify before Congress is still uncertain, but her willingness to do so could reignite calls for more transparency.
