Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer questions from a House committee, citing Fifth Amendment rights

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View in Browser Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer questions from a House committee, citing Fifth Amendment rights February 09, 2026 Lawmakers tried to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, but the former girlfriend and confidante of Jeffrey Epstein invoked her Fifth Amendment rights to avoid answering questions that would be incriminating. Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.