A convicted sex trafficker’s billionaire ex-boyfriend just revealed to Congress that she demanded more than the $7.2 million breakup payment he gave her, exposing yet another layer of entitlement and greed in the sordid Epstein-Maxwell saga that continues to implicate America’s elite.
Congressional Testimony Exposes Maxwell’s Greed
Ted Waitt, co-founder of Gateway Computer and a billionaire philanthropist, told the House Oversight Committee in closed-door testimony released in May 2026 that he arranged a $7.2 million payment to Ghislaine Maxwell when he ended their relationship in September 2010. Waitt described the payment as a “palimony settlement-type thing” intended to help Maxwell maintain the extravagant lifestyle she had enjoyed during their six years together. Despite the multimillion-dollar payout, Maxwell was reportedly “devastated” by the breakup and ungrateful about the amount, “not being happy with the amount, wanting more.” Waitt emphasized he refused to pay additional funds.
Billionaire Now Regrets Relationship and Payment
In his April 30, 2026 testimony, Waitt expressed clear remorse about his involvement with Maxwell, stating “In hindsight, if I had to do it over again, I wouldn’t have done it.” The billionaire described meeting Maxwell at a high-profile Hong Kong dinner in 2003 or 2004 attended by Bill Clinton, Jeffrey Epstein, and other elite figures—a revealing glimpse into how Maxwell cultivated relationships with wealthy and powerful men. Throughout their relationship, Waitt financially supported Maxwell with monthly cash payments and funded what he described as “a fairly extravagant life.” He stressed that he had no knowledge of Maxwell’s or Epstein’s criminal activities at the time.
Competing Narratives Reveal Pattern of Manipulation
Maxwell’s version of events contradicts Waitt’s congressional testimony, illustrating her ongoing attempts to control narratives even from behind bars. In a July 2025 Department of Justice interview, Maxwell claimed Waitt ended the relationship because he was allegedly blackmailed for $10 million in connection with civil suits against Epstein. Waitt flatly denied this account before Congress, characterizing the breakup as a normal, if painful, end to a personal relationship followed by a voluntary settlement. This discrepancy raises serious questions about Maxwell’s credibility and her willingness to fabricate stories to portray herself as a victim rather than the convicted sex trafficker serving 20 years in federal prison.
Elite Connections Continue to Emerge
The release of Waitt’s testimony represents another incremental revelation in Congress’s broader investigation into the Epstein-Maxwell criminal network and the powerful people who orbited around it. Maxwell, daughter of disgraced British media baron Robert Maxwell, leveraged her social connections and relationships with wealthy men to maintain a lavish lifestyle after her father’s empire collapsed in 1991. Her partnership with Jeffrey Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while facing federal sex-trafficking charges, enabled years of abuse against underage girls. The congressional investigation continues to examine whether law enforcement and prosecutors mishandled the Epstein case or protected him and his associates, responding to bipartisan public demand for accountability.
Unrepentant Attitude Reinforces Public Outrage
Maxwell’s response to her conviction has only deepened public anger. In previous jailhouse interviews, she refused to apologize to her victims while complaining about prison conditions and vegan food options. During sentencing submissions, she attempted to portray herself as family-oriented, citing a “loving bond” with Waitt’s children and her hope of becoming their stepmother. This calculated self-presentation contrasts sharply with the testimony of victims and the jury’s 2021 conviction on multiple counts including sex trafficking of a minor. For Americans across the political spectrum who believe the justice system protects elites while ordinary citizens struggle, Maxwell’s case exemplifies how the wealthy and connected operate by different rules—expecting million-dollar payouts and special treatment even after facilitating unspeakable crimes.
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Ex-Boyfriend Reveals Ghislaine Maxwell’s Greedy Demand – The Daily Beast
