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 Thomas Pritzker steps down from Hyatt board, saying he deeply regrets association with Epstein By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press “I exercised terrible judgment in maintaining contact with them, and there is no excuse for failing to distance myself sooner,” Pritzker said in a statement… 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 13 Goldman Sachs' top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein By Ken Sweet, Associated Press In a statement before her resignation, a Goldman Sachs spokesperson said Ruemmler "regrets ever knowing him."… Continue reading
Feb 11 Bondi battled with lawmakers over handling of Epstein files. Here are 3 big takeaways By Joshua Barajas Pam Bondi didn’t want to talk about the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch 4:34 Bondi sidesteps Epstein questions in tense Judiciary Committee hearing By Ali Schmitz, Kayan Taraporevala On Capitol Hill, Attorney General Pam Bondi faced a barrage of questions on the handling of the Epstein files and the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens in Minnesota by federal officers. Bondi repeatedly sparred with lawmakers, at times engaging… Continue watching
Feb 11 New revelations from Epstein files take a toll across Europe By Associated Press The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein saga is rippling through Europe. Politicians, diplomats, officials and royals have seen reputations tarnished. Continue reading
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