Maxwell’s attorneys
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“Of course, in the alternative, if Ms. Maxwell were to receive clemency, she would be willing—and eager—to testify openly and honestly, in public, before Congress in Washington, D.C. She welcomes the opportunity to share the truth and to dispel the many misconceptions and misstatements that have plagued this case from the beginning,”
Maxwell’s attorneys · said 2025-07-29 · reported 2025-07-29
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys stated she would be eager to testify publicly before Congress if granted clemency.
“To prepare adequately for any congressional deposition—and to ensure accuracy and fairness—we would require the Committee’s questions in advance….Surprise questioning would be both inappropriate and unproductive.”
Maxwell’s attorneys · said 2025-07-29 · reported 2025-07-29
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys listed advance receipt of questions as a condition for her deposition.
“only after the resolution of her Supreme Court petition and her forthcoming habeas petition.”
Maxwell’s attorneys · said 2025-07-29 · reported 2025-07-29
Ghislaine Maxwell's legal team demanded any interview occur after the resolution of her court petitions.
“if a fair and safe path forward can be established.”
Maxwell’s attorneys · said 2025-07-29 · reported 2025-07-29
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys stated conditions under which she would be willing to cooperate with Congress.
“Maxwell will have no choice but to invoke her Fifth Amendment rights.”
Maxwell’s attorneys · said 2025-07-29 · reported 2025-07-29
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys stated she will invoke the Fifth Amendment if her conditions are not met.
“any testimony she provides now could compromise her constitutional rights, prejudice her legal claims, and potentially taint a future jury pool.”
Maxwell’s attorneys · said 2025-07-29 · reported 2025-07-29
Ghislaine Maxwell's legal team argued against testifying while her conviction is under appeal.
“Compounding these concerns are public comments from members of Congress that appear to have prejudged Ms. Maxwell’s credibility without even listening to what she has to say or evaluating the extensive documentation that corroborates it,”
Maxwell’s attorneys · said 2025-07-29 · reported 2025-07-29
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys expressed concern over public statements by members of Congress.