Lutnick set to testify in House committee's Epstein probe today
Summary
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will testify before the House Oversight Committee as part of an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick's testimony follows reports that he had business ties and social visits with Epstein, despite previously saying he cut off contact years ago.Key Facts
- Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary, is scheduled for a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee.
- The committee is investigating Jeffrey Epstein and has reviewed over 3 million pages of related records.
- Epstein and Lutnick were business partners in Adfin, an advertising company, as recently as 2014.
- In 2012, Lutnick, his wife, and children visited Epstein’s private island in the Caribbean.
- Letters and emails show Epstein and Lutnick communicated until 2018, a year before Epstein’s death.
- Lutnick previously stated he had limited contact with Epstein and denied any improper activities during their family visit to the island.
- Other prominent figures, including former President Bill Clinton and former Attorney General Pam Bondi, have also been called to testify by the committee.
- The investigation continues to gather testimony and documents to understand Epstein's network and actions.
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