Gisleine Maxwell, who is currently sentenced to 20 years of federal prison sentence on sex trafficking and conspiracy charges related to financial operator Jeffrey Epstein, has offered to formally testify before the US Congress, but only under certain legal protections. In a letter sent by her legal team to the House Oversight Committee, Maxwell said that if she receives full immunity from future prosecutors, she is willing to provide information on Epstein’s network and related matters.
This request comes as part of ongoing Congressional interest in revisiting the Epstein case, particularly with regard to individuals and systems that did not halt or halt the abuse of minor girls in Epstein. In response to a subpoena issued by the Depositary Committee scheduled for August 11, 2025, Maxwell’s lawyers have submitted a list of conditions that must be met for cooperation.
Within the terms outlined in the letter, Maxwell seeks for the formal grant of immunity from all future federal, state, and civil prosecution. She also requested that the deposition not take place in Tallahassee, the Florida federal prison where she is incarcerated, and that she be provided with committee questions in advance. Additionally, her legal team asked to postpone the deposit until after the two ongoing legal issues were resolved. Her lawyer further stated that if she was given generosity or presidential pardon, she would be willing to testify publicly and directly before Congress in Washington, D.C.
Maxwell’s legal team showed that, without the requested protection, she would call a fifth correction for her self-disability and refuse to answer the question. The fifth amendment protects individuals from being forced to testify in ways that could lead to self-disability in criminal cases. A spokesman for the House Oversight Committee confirmed the receipt of Maxwell’s letter, but said the committee would not consider granting Congressional immunity in exchange for her testimony. Congress has the power to grant limited immunity to force testimony, but it is a rare and politically sensitive process that often requires coordination with the Department of Justice to not interfere with ongoing investigations or future prosecutions.
Maxwell, 63, was convicted in December 2021 on five federal counts including sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy to seduce minors to travel to engage in tort. Her conviction was a significant milestone in the Epstein case, and began to be publicly elucidated in 2019 after Epstein’s arrest and subsequent death in prison.
Maxwell’s renewed interest in potential testimony includes how he maintained a high level of social and financial ties while committing crimes over the years, in a broader effort by Congress to investigate systemic obstacles associated with Epstein’s network. The Oversight Board indicates that it is considering the roles of federal authorities, financial institutions and other entities that may have played a role. Separately, Maxwell recently participated in a two-day interview with U.S. Associate Attorney General Todd Blanche under conditions with limited form of immunity. The details and scope of the meeting will remain private.
While public response to Maxwell’s offer remains divided, legal analysts point out that cooperation from her needs to be carefully considered against the potential risk of immunity. Granting such protections could limit future prosecution or civil litigation, and the government should ensure that the agreement is consistent with the broader justice objectives. For now, it remains unclear whether Congress or the Department of Justice will further involve Maxwell in relation to her proposal. The scheduled deposit for August 11 remains on the calendar, but her attorney indicates she will not participate under current conditions.
