Feb 19 Former Prince Andrew is the first senior British royal arrested in nearly 400 years. Here's what to know By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Once a subject of media fascination for his love life, the man the tabloids dubbed “Randy Andy” became a regular source of headlines because of his money woes and links to questionable characters, including Epstein, the American financier and convicted… Continue reading
Feb 19 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over ties to Epstein By Danica Kirka, Associated Press The arrest of a brother of a monarch was an extraordinary development with no precedent in modern times that will no doubt put more pressure on the crown. Continue reading
Feb 18 WATCH: Les Wexner deposition on Epstein files raises more questions than answers, Democrats say By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press In a statement to Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee released ahead of the deposition, Wexner says he is an ethical man, philanthropist and community builder who was “duped by a world-class con man.”… Continue reading
Feb 18 Billionaire Les Wexner is being deposed in the Epstein files probe. Here's what documents show about their relationship By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Wexner's long-time friendship with Jeffrey Epstein will be the subject of a closed-door congressional deposition in Ohio on Wednesday, where the billionaire retail magnate is expected to face questions about new revelations contained in the latest release of Justice Department… Continue reading
Feb 17 Fact-checking speculation that Nancy Guthrie's abduction is linked to the Epstein files By Maria Briceño, PolitiFact Social media users speculated that Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance is related to Savannah Guthrie’s husband, Michael Feldman, being listed as a “co-conspirator” in the Epstein files. Neither Feldman nor his company, FGS Global, are listed in the files. Continue reading
Feb 16 Watch 3:45 Khanna says 'stop protecting predators' as DOJ gives reasoning for redacting Epstein files By Ali Schmitz, Doug Adams The fallout continues from the release of the Epstein files. On Saturday, the Justice Department sent a letter to Congress that included a list of names of “politically exposed persons” mentioned in the files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Continue watching
Feb 11 WATCH: 'You are responsible,' GOP Rep. Massie tells Bondi on Epstein files By Hannah Grabenstein Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., told Attorney General Pam Bondi in a House oversight hearing Wednesday that she is responsible for a portion of what he calls a coverup of the investigation into the late disgraced financier and convicted sex offender… Continue reading
Feb 11 WATCH: Rep. Jayapal asks Bondi to apologize in person to Epstein survivors By Hannah Grabenstein In a heated exchange, Jayapal asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to turn to the survivors in attendance “and apologize for what your Department of Justice has put them through with the absolutely unacceptable release of the Epstein files and their… Continue reading
Feb 11 WATCH: Pam Bondi appears at House Judiciary Committee hearing on Justice Department oversight By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Bondi will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts. Continue reading
Feb 09 Watch 7:22 Epstein files fallout grows as Ghislaine Maxwell pleads Fifth before Congress By Geoff Bennett, Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz The fallout from the recent release of Epstein files continued on Monday. Epstein's longtime associate and convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer questions from a congressional committee. She said she was invoking her Fifth Amendment rights to… Continue watching