Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney says she is weighing whether to testify before Congress, but if she does, she intends to testify “truthfully.”
Attorney David Oscar Markus told the BBC on Wednesday that Maxwell’s decision will come after her upcoming meeting with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, expected “in the coming days.”
“She is taking this one step at a time,” Markus said. “She would testify truthfully, as she always has said she would.”
Congressional Subpoena for August 11
The House Oversight Committee issued a subpoena for Maxwell to testify remotely from prison on August 11, 2025. The move received bipartisan support, with lawmakers pushing for more transparency surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking network and how it was handled by federal authorities.
Ongoing Push for the Epstein Files
The subpoena follows growing pressure — including from within President Donald Trump’s political base — to release all remaining Epstein files, including grand jury records.
President Trump has urged supporters to move on from the case. However, House Republicans and Democrats alike have pushed forward. Earlier this month, the DOJ filed a motion to unseal grand jury transcripts, but a federal judge denied the request on Wednesday, citing legal restrictions.
Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson has been criticized for adjourning Congress early for summer recess before a full vote could be held on releasing Epstein-related records.
Reactions and Commentary
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA): “Could she be counted on to tell the truth? Is she a credible witness? I mean, this is a person who’s been sentenced to many years in prison for terrible, unspeakable acts.”
Chairman James Comer (R-KY): “It is imperative that Congress conduct oversight of the federal government’s enforcement of sex trafficking laws… and its handling of the investigation and prosecution of you and Mr. Epstein.”
House Oversight Democrats: “We will not stop fighting until the Epstein Files are released. Trump and Bondi must stop blocking the American people from the truth.”
Next Steps
Maxwell is due to meet with DOJ officials in the coming days.
A final decision on her congressional testimony is expected after that meeting.
Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence following her 2022 conviction for sex trafficking minors.
