The House Oversight Committee has announced the indefinite postponement of Ghislaine Maxwell's scheduled deposition. Maxwell, known for her association with the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, was expected to testify before Congress on August 11. However, House Oversight Chair James Comer confirmed on Friday that the session would be delayed following a request from Maxwell’s legal team.

Earlier this week, Maxwell's lawyers filed a petition with the Supreme Court, seeking to delay her congressional testimony, citing ongoing legal proceedings related to her 2021 sex trafficking conviction. They argued that her conviction should be overturned based on a non-prosecution agreement Epstein had secured back in 2007.

In a detailed letter addressed to Maxwell, Chair Comer expressed his willingness to postpone the testimony until after the Supreme Court delivers its ruling on her appeal. He emphasized the importance of her testimony in shedding light on Epstein's controversial non-prosecution agreement and the circumstances surrounding his death in 2019.

Despite agreeing to the postponement, Comer made it clear that the committee would not accommodate all of Maxwell’s requests. Specifically, he rejected the proposal for congressional immunity and the demand to provide Maxwell’s team with the questions in advance. "The committee is willing to continue to engage in good faith negotiations," Comer wrote, underscoring the need for Maxwell's cooperation in the ongoing investigation.

The Supreme Court is not expected to review Maxwell's appeal before it reconvenes for its new term in October. This puts a temporary hold on her testimony, which is pivotal to the committee’s investigation into Epstein's dealings and the justice system's handling of his case.

This development adds another layer of complexity to the high-profile case, which has captured public interest for its implications on the justice system and the accountability of influential figures involved. As the situation unfolds, all eyes will be on the Supreme Court's decision, which will determine the next steps in this ongoing legal saga.