House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer, issued a significant update in the ongoing investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case. The committee issued a subpoena to the Department of Justice, demanding the release of the full, unredacted Epstein files by August 19, 2025. This action follows a bipartisan vote earlier in the week, with three Republicans joining Democrats to initiate the subpoena just before the House’s August recess. The subpoena targets a broad range of documents, including prosecutorial decisions, records related to Epstein’s death in 2019, and communications involving executive officials. Additionally, the committee issued subpoenas for depositions from former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and eight former attorneys general and FBI directors, including James Comey, Loretta Lynch, Eric Holder, Merrick Garland, Robert Mueller, William Barr, Jeff Sessions, and Alberto Gonzales. The move aims to gather detailed insights into the federal government’s handling of Epstein’s sex trafficking investigation and prosecution, as well as that of his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence. The committee’s efforts also include plans to interview Maxwell under oath on August 11, 2025, at her federal prison in Florida. This follows her recent 1.5-day interview with Justice Department officials. The subpoenas reflect a push for transparency, with over 50 documents and records potentially involved, though the Justice Department may negotiate the scope or challenge certain releases legally.
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