Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence and is housed at a low-security federal prison in Tallahassee, Florida. She was sentenced three years ago after being convicted of helping Epstein, a wealthy, well-connected financier, sexually abuse underage girls.

Ghislaine Maxwell appealed to Congress on Tuesday to push for a pardon so she can "testify openly and honestly" about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a letter from her attorney.

Ghislaine Maxwell has offered to testify before Congress about Jeffrey Epstein in exchange for clemency or immunity. Her attorney says she won’t speak without protection from further legal risk. The House Oversight Committee rejected immunity,