Ghislaine Maxwell Demands Immunity Before Testifying to House Panel

On July 29, 2025, Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus, demanded immunity for her testimony before the House Oversight Committee, which issued a subpoena on July 23, 2025, for an August 11 deposition. Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence at FCI Tallahassee for her 2021 conviction on sex trafficking charges related to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, is appealing her conviction to the Supreme Court, arguing a 2007 Florida non-prosecution agreement with Epstein should have barred her New York prosecution.

Markus stated that testifying without immunity could compromise Maxwell’s constitutional rights, her appeal, and potential future jury pools, as reported by Just the News. He requested the deposition occur outside prison, after the Supreme Court’s ruling, and with questions provided in advance to prepare and identify relevant documents. He also noted Maxwell would testify openly if granted clemency, though no pardon has been sought from President Trump, who on July 25 stated he has not considered one.

The House Oversight Committee, chaired by James Comer, rejected the immunity demand, with spokesperson Jessica Collins stating it will not be considered. The committee seeks Maxwell’s testimony on Epstein’s operations and potential legislative reforms to address sex trafficking. The subpoena follows Maxwell’s July 24-25, 2025, meetings with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, where she discussed “100 different people” under limited proffer immunity, according to ABC News. Blanche indicated findings would be shared later, but a July 6 DOJ memo found no evidence of an Epstein “client list” or blackmail involving prominent figures.

The committee also voted 8-2 to subpoena DOJ records related to Epstein. The Supreme Court’s ruling on Maxwell’s appeal, expected by late 2025, could impact her case. The DOJ opposes the appeal, arguing the 2007 agreement did not protect Maxwell from federal prosecution elsewhere.