Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell’s deposition before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has drawn significant attention due to her invoking the Fifth Amendment, refusing to answer any questions that could lead to self-incrimination.
Maxwell was found guilty in December 2021 of several charges related to her role in facilitating Epstein’s abuse of underage girls, and she is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer questions from a House committee, citing 5th Amendment rights
Here’s a brief overview of the Fifth Amendment Right and why it sparked the criticism from the political aisle in the U.S.
What is Fifth Amendment Right?
