House panel shelves Ghislaine Maxwell interview after lawyer says she'd plead the Fifth

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House panel shelves Ghislaine Maxwell interview after lawyer says she'd plead the Fifth
  • The House Oversight Committee has postponed plans to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, who is facing legal challenges and indicated she would plead the Fifth Amendment, limiting her potential cooperation in investigations related to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • This development is significant as it prevents further scrutiny of Maxwell's involvement in Epstein's criminal activities, which have drawn considerable public and media attention over the years.
  • The situation reflects ongoing tensions in the investigation into Epstein's network, including recent legislative efforts to release related documents and the political ramifications surrounding figures associated with Epstein.
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