Ghislaine Maxwell, in prison for Epstein-related trafficking, will appear virtually before Congress on Feb. 9, 2026, but won’t testify due to Fifth Amendment rights.

On February 9, 2026, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking connected to Jeffrey Epstein, is scheduled to appear virtually before the House Oversight Committee. However, according to her attorneys, she will claim her Fifth Amendment right and not testify. Despite the anticipated rejection, the committee headed by Chairman James Comer will move forward with its investigation into Epstein's network and the Justice Department's handling of relevant documents. Maxwell's legal team referred to the hearing as "political theater," requested a postponement until her pending habeas petition was settled, and stated that she would only testify in public if she was granted clemency. Additionally, the committee filed charges of contempt against Bill and Hillary Clinton, who submitted written statements but refused subpoenas. The investigation is still ongoing in the face of criticism regarding the postponed release of records pertaining to Epstein.