Maxwell refuses to answer questions about Epstein at the Congress hearing.

Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of sexual crime author Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions from the US House of Representatives' Supervisor Committee on Monday, the BBC reported, broadcasting Express.

Maxwell reportedly for a closed-door testimony from the Texas prison where he is serving a 20-year sentence for sexual trafficking.

The chairman of the House of Representatives Supervisor Committee, James Comer, said that “sic was expected”, Maxwell addressed the Fifth Amendment, calling on its right to silence.

This is certainly very disappointing,” he said. We had many questions to ask about the crimes she and Epstein committed, as well as questions about potential associates.”/Periscopi/