Oversight committee is doubling down on the Epstein investigation review.
The Chairman for the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. James Comer, is set to meet privately with survivors of the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, as part of his ongoing review of the investigation.
The meetings are set to happen after Congress reconvenes from its five-week recess on Tuesday (September 2).
These meetings follow a series of subpoenas issued by the Committee to access documents related to Epstein’s federal sex-trafficking investigation.
These moves include a recent subpoena to Epstein’s estate for any documents or records tied to the disgraced financier’s sex trafficking ring.
Comer’s committee has faced pressure from Epstein’s victims, political actors and the public to release the files.
But the need to protect victims’ identities and sensitive child sexual abuse material is still being carefully weighed.
Washington Post reported (behind a paywall):
“The Committee intends to make these records public after thorough review to ensure any victims’ identification and child sexual abuse material are redacted.
[…] Comer, in a statement, said the committee’s goal is to ensure transparency while protecting the privacy of Epstein’s victims.”
The Oversight Committee’s other initiatives include a subpoena for Ghislaine Maxwell’s testimony, to be held after the Supreme Court examines her appeal against her prosecution and sentencing.
As Congress returns, Comer’s meeting with victims will be under the spotlight, as the Epstein saga continues to attract public scrutiny in the US.
“Epstein’s victims have been vocal in demanding the release of the documents, arguing that transparency is critical to understanding the full scope of Epstein’s crimes and any potential enablers.”
Forbes reported:
“The House Oversight Committee is conducting a broader investigation into Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking and sexual abuse of more than 100 women, which has so far included subpoenaing the Justice Department for its files on Epstein, subpoenaing Epstein’s estate and calling for a variety of former government officials to testify.
[…] Victims have also been particularly critical of the DOJ’s interview with Maxwell, accusing her of lying to prosecutors by denying she took part in Epstein’s abuse, and the government’s decision to transfer her to a facility with minimal security following her testimony.”
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