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House Oversight Questions Lesley Groff in Closed‑Door Epstein Interview

Testimony could prompt further subpoenas to shape the committee’s review of Justice Department handling of Epstein‑related probes.

Overview

  • Groff, who testified Tuesday in a closed‑door, transcribed session, denied knowing about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and described him as a master manipulator.
  • Justice Department files name Groff more than 160,000 times and show she received substantial benefits and large payments while working for Epstein.
  • Multiple survivors previously told federal investigators that Groff scheduled massage appointments they say were used to facilitate abuse, and those survivors expressed skepticism about her denials.
  • Federal prosecutors informed Groff in 2021 that she would not be charged after a multi‑year probe, a decision the Oversight Committee is examining as part of its inquiry into prosecutorial choices.
  • The committee may release a redacted transcript and pursue additional subpoenas or interviews as it compiles a report aimed at assessing institutional failures in the handling of Epstein‑related cases.