Summary
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will testify before Congress in an investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick admitted visiting Epstein's private island in 2012, despite cutting ties with Epstein in 2005. The testimony is part of a broader inquiry that has involved other high-profile individuals.
Key Facts
- Howard Lutnick is the US Commerce Secretary.
- He will voluntarily testify before a congressional panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein.
- Lutnick admitted to visiting Epstein’s private island in 2012.
- He claimed he cut ties with Epstein in 2005.
- Lutnick is not accused of any wrongdoing by Epstein's victims.
- His visit details appeared in documents released by the US Justice Department.
- There are calls for Lutnick to resign due to his visit to the island.
- Bill and Hillary Clinton also testified in the inquiry recently.
