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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 19 MIN

Epstein Case Update: Maxwell Pleads the Fifth

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Jenna Lee explains the legal context behind Ghislaine Maxwell’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment during her House Oversight Committee deposition and her request for presidential clemency. This report provides a deep dive into the historical origins of the Bill of Rights and the complex political implications of using presidential pardons to uncover the truth in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Jenna examines the difficult balance between seeking transparency for the public and achieving justice for more than 1,200 victims.00:00 The Jeffrey Epstein Case02:20 Maxwell's Congressional Deposition07:18 Context Of Maxwell's Conviction08:24 History Of The Fifth Amendment13:40 Presidential Clemency And Pardons17:51 Justice And The National Interest

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