Summary
The House Oversight Committee has issued a subpoena to Jeffrey Epstein's estate to gather documents as part of their investigation into him. The committee is interested in learning more about Epstein's activities and is also questioning several former government officials about any relevant information they may have. They have scheduled interviews and requested written statements from key figures in Epstein's past legal dealings.
Key Facts
- The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate.
- They are looking for records that might explain more about Epstein's activities, including a "birthday book" made by Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta is set to be interviewed on September 19.
- Acosta was criticized for a 2008 plea deal he approved for Epstein, which had been investigated by the Justice Department.
- The estate has until September 8 to provide the requested documents.
- The Justice Department has already given the committee thousands of pages of related documents.
- The committee is also seeking testimony from former officials, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, and James Comey.
- Former Attorneys General Alberto Gonzales, Eric Holder, and Jeff Sessions have been asked to formally declare they have no information about Epstein.
