Ghislaine Maxwell declines to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein in Congress

Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, refused to answer lawmakers' questions during a closed-door deposition with a House committee. She declined to provide information about Epstein's activities.

Maxwell has appealed for clemency, reportedly from President Donald Trump, as a condition for her to agree to testify. Her refusal to answer questions and her request for a pardon are central to the current congressional proceedings.