Staff from the US House oversight and judiciary committees have visited the Texas prison camp where Ghislaine Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking scheme. The visit followed allegations that Maxwell received preferential treatment, including custom meals and computer access.
Democratic Representatives Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin said the committee staff toured the minimum-security facility in Bryan, Texas, but that Bureau of Prisons (BOP) leadership 'repeatedly shut down our lines of questioning'. The lawmakers raised concerns about Maxwell's 'extraordinary treatment', allegations of sexual assault at the facility, and retaliation against whistleblowers.
A BOP spokesperson said the agency 'facilitated an extensive and transparent visit' and addressed topics 'to the extent possible', noting that staff cannot comment on ongoing investigations or personnel actions. The BOP added that it 'went to great lengths to accommodate this visit'.
Maxwell's transfer from a Florida prison to the camp last summer sparked backlash, with critics noting she is the only convicted sex offender among the 635 inmates. The warden reportedly could not explain why she was moved. Garcia said the prison is a 'park-like campus' where Maxwell should not be. The Trump administration defended the transfer as necessary for Maxwell's safety.
The visit follows a November letter from Raskin to President Trump seeking answers about alleged favourable treatment, including allegations that Maxwell received custom-prepared meals and that guests were permitted to bring computers.
