You can now read Ghislaine Maxwell’s full 2016 deposition

The unsealing of Ghislaine Maxwell’s April 2016 deposition in the Virginia Giuffre civil case gave the public a lengthy record of her answers under oath. The transcript runs 418 pages and covers topics from Epstein’s flight logs to Maxwell’s claimed duties. She repeatedly answered questions with variations of “I do not recall” and at one point refused to confirm that “GM” stood for her own initials on the logs. The deposition formed part of the evidence tied to perjury counts that were later severed and dismissed at sentencing.

Perjury charge

The perjury counts stemmed from this April deposition and a follow-up session in July 2016. Prosecutors alleged Maxwell made false statements about her knowledge of Epstein’s activities. Those counts were ultimately severed from the main trial and dismissed after her conviction on five other counts. Maxwell received a 20-year sentence that was affirmed on appeal, and the perjury allegations no longer factor into her current incarceration status.

Maxwell says she doesn’t know anything

Throughout the transcript Maxwell maintained that she lacked knowledge of Epstein’s alleged crimes. She stated she could not recall specific events and at one point said, “I can’t think of anything I have done that is illegal.” She acknowledged working for Epstein but gave vague descriptions of her role and estimated her compensation between $100,000 and $200,000. At trial the jury weighed these statements against other witness testimony and physical evidence, resulting in conviction on the trafficking-related counts.

Redactions galore

Maxwell’s legal team fought to keep portions sealed, and the released version contains numerous redactions of names and passages. One oversight left Bill Clinton’s name visible four times on page 135 while other references were blacked out. Researchers later used the index and context to identify additional names such as Alan Dershowitz, Les Wexner, and Prince Andrew. The redactions slowed the release process but did not prevent the transcript from becoming public.

Maxwell’s thoughts on Giuffre

Maxwell described Giuffre as a liar on multiple occasions and stated that Giuffre’s claims had been “extremely damaging.” She was asked to identify specific instances she believed were false. Giuffre has accused Maxwell and Epstein of recruitment and trafficking and has also named other high-profile figures. Those individuals have denied the allegations.

Maxwell's Current Incarceration and Appeals Outcome

Maxwell’s conviction was upheld by the Second Circuit in 2024. The Supreme Court declined to review the case in October 2025. She was transferred to Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas in August 2025, where she is serving the remainder of her 20-year term.

Subsequent Document Releases and Epstein Files Transparency Act

The April 2016 deposition sits within a larger body of Epstein-related materials made public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed in November 2025. The Department of Justice released millions of pages in 2026, including additional depositions and investigative records. These releases provide broader context for the statements Maxwell gave in 2016.

July 2016 Deposition Release and Content

The July 2016 follow-up transcript was released publicly in January 2021. Reporting at the time described it as more direct, with Maxwell required to give clearer answers on certain topics. Like the April session, it arose from the same Giuffre civil litigation and remains part of the public record.

Ongoing Relevance in Broader Epstein Investigations

References to the 2016 depositions continue to surface in congressional oversight and Department of Justice reviews. Portions of the transcripts appear among the millions of pages released under the transparency legislation. Later interviews and filings have revisited the perjury allegations even though those counts were dismissed at sentencing.

The deposition remains a fixed document from the civil case, now read against the outcome of the criminal trial and the subsequent document releases. Maxwell continues to serve her sentence at FPC Bryan while additional Epstein files continue to enter the public domain.