Read the full transcript of Howard Lutnick's testimony about Jeffrey Epstein
Summary
The House Oversight Committee made public the transcript of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s testimony about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick answered lawmakers’ questions after reports showed he had been Epstein’s neighbor and exchanged emails with him. The committee is investigating how the federal government handled cases involving Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.Key Facts
- Howard Lutnick testified behind closed doors on May 6 before the House Oversight Committee.
- Lutnick had previously given conflicting statements about his connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
- He was Epstein’s neighbor and had exchanged emails with him, which were made public by the Department of Justice in February.
- The committee also released the deposition transcript of Ted Waitt, Maxwell’s former boyfriend and co-founder of Gateway Inc.
- Congress is reviewing the federal government’s handling of cases related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Other high-profile figures, including former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Bill Gates, have been or will be asked for testimony.
- Bill Gates is scheduled to give a deposition next month.
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