Ghislaine Maxwell’s Ex-Boyfriend Testifies on Epstein Before House Oversight Committee

Ted Waitt, a wealthy tech entrepreneur and philanthropist once romantically involved with Ghislaine Maxwell, sat for a transcribed interview with the Republican-led House Oversight Committee on Thursday. This session marks a significant step in the committee’s wide-ranging investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal enterprise and its enablers.

Waitt co-founded Gateway, a major computer company in the 1990s and early 2000s, and now leads the Waitt Institute, focused on ocean conservation. His name appears in Department of Justice documents related to Epstein, including emails exchanged with Maxwell, though he has not been accused of any wrongdoing.

Maxwell, who was Epstein’s key co-conspirator, told now-acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during her own testimony that she met Waitt at a Hong Kong dinner in 2003, shortly after ending her relationship with Epstein. At that dinner, Epstein had reportedly flown former President Bill Clinton and his staff on his private plane, with Maxwell accompanying them. Maxwell said Waitt attended the dinner to see Clinton.

Despite Maxwell’s claim that she distanced herself from Epstein as her relationship with Waitt blossomed, she admitted Epstein continued to pay her through 2008 or 2009 for various tasks, including caring for his ailing mother and managing his properties.

This testimony adds another layer to the complex web surrounding Epstein’s operation, highlighting how Maxwell maintained financial ties to Epstein long after their romantic relationship ended. The House Oversight Committee’s probe continues to expose the depths of corruption and complicity among Epstein’s circle, underscoring the urgent need for transparency and accountability.