Anna Hartz
New Epstein Subpoenas Could Reveal Long-Hidden Details
The case of Jeffrey Epstein has never fully faded from public attention. Many Americans still have unanswered questions.
The powerful connections. The mysterious death. And the long list of names possibly tied to his crimes. Now, Congress is trying again to dig deeper.
A Desire to Ask Questions About the Epstein Case
On Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas to Bill and Hillary Clinton, according to the Guardian. Several former U.S. attorneys general and former FBI directors also received them.
The committee wants to question them about Epstein’s crimes and any knowledge they may have.
The move follows recent frustration from both Republicans and Democrats. Many lawmakers are angry that the Justice Department has refused to release more details about Epstein’s connections.
In July, Congress approved motions to investigate further. Some of that pressure came from Donald Trump’s supporters, who believe the full story hasn’t been told.
Republican Congressman James Comer, who chairs the committee, signed off on the subpoenas. His letter to Bill Clinton pointed out that the former president had flown on Epstein’s jet four times.
He also accused Clinton of trying to stop a magazine from publishing sex trafficking claims about Epstein. Comer added that Clinton was reportedly close with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate who is now serving a 20-year sentence.
In his letter to Hillary Clinton, Comer said her family appeared to have a close relationship with both Epstein and Maxwell.
He also suggested she may know about how the U.S. government handled sex trafficking investigations like Epstein’s.
More People Have Been Subpoenaed
Other subpoenaed individuals include former attorneys general from both Republican and Democratic administrations. FBI directors James Comey and Robert Mueller were also named.
Comer set the Clintons’ deposition dates for October. Other individuals are expected to testify between August and early October.
At the same time, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing legislation to force the release of Epstein-related files. A vote on that could take place in September after Congress returns from recess.
The White House confirmed that Ghislaine Maxwell was recently interviewed in Florida by the Deputy Attorney General.
The hope is to uncover new leads in one of the most disturbing cases in recent memory.
