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Feb 12, 2026 21 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 Case 02:20 Maxwell's Congressional Deposition 07:18 Context Of Maxwell's Conviction 08:24 History Of The Fifth Amendment 13:40 Presidential Clemency And Pardons 17:51 Justice And The National Interest

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