Who is Ted Waitt? Ghislaine Maxwell's former partner to testify in Jeffrey Epstein investigation

Billionaire businessman Ted Waitt is set to appear before a US congressional committee as part of an ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, drawing renewed attention to his past personal connection with Maxwell and the wider network surrounding the case.

Waitt, best known as the co-founder of Gateway Computers, is expected to testify before lawmakers examining multiple aspects of the Epstein investigation, including how federal authorities handled the case and the extent of Epstein’s social and business connections. His name has surfaced due to his reported past relationship with Maxwell, who was convicted in 2021 for her role in Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation.

The House Oversight Committee is leading the inquiry and has been calling on individuals linked to Epstein or Maxwell to provide testimony as part of its broader effort to understand the scale of the network and potential institutional failures in addressing it. Officials are also reviewing how Epstein’s case was managed prior to his death in 2019.

Waitt has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein or Maxwell. His expected testimony is focused on providing context about his interactions and any knowledge he may have had during the period in question.

The investigation continues to expand as lawmakers gather information from various high-profile figures connected either socially or professionally to Epstein and Maxwell. The hearings are part of an ongoing effort to clarify unresolved questions and examine potential gaps in earlier investigations.

Waitt’s appearance is expected to offer further insight into Maxwell’s personal associations during the years she was close to Epstein, as Congress continues its wider review of one of the most closely scrutinised criminal cases in recent history.