Former Epstein executive secretary tells Oversight panel he was 'master manipulator'
Summary
Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime executive secretary, testified to the House Oversight Committee that Epstein was a "master manipulator." She said she scheduled Epstein’s massage appointments but claimed she did not know about his crimes or witness any abuse.Key Facts
- Lesley Groff worked for Jeffrey Epstein in New York for over 18 years.
- Groff was responsible for scheduling Epstein’s meetings, travel, and daily massage appointments.
- Federal prosecutors say victims indicated Groff scheduled massages during which abuse occurred.
- Groff testified she was unaware of any sexual abuse and believed massage appointments were legitimate.
- She said massages were scheduled with therapists whose names Epstein provided, and some payments were made in cash.
- Groff said her relationship with Epstein was purely professional and that she resigned in 2019 after his arrest.
- Epstein allegedly told Groff he was blackmailed after his 2006 arrest and again after his 2008 plea deal.
- Groff was named as a potential co-conspirator in Epstein’s 2008 non-prosecution agreement but did not know about it until later.
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