Samuel Perkins Lead Reporter Today, Ghislaine Maxwell appeared in a virtual deposition from a prison in Texas. This was a closed door deposition in front of the House Oversight Committee. The trial began with opening remarks from Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney: David Oscar Markus. In his opening remarks, he stated that Maxwell is "prepared to speak fully and honestly" if President Trump granted her a full pardon. He also said that Maxwell could "clear the name" of Donald Trump