House Meeting Reveals More Names Linked to Epstein Case
WASHINGTON – During a lengthy meeting, House lawmakers discovered “additional names” of individuals who may shed more light on Jeffrey Epstein, according to Rep. James Comer (R-KY). This discussion involved six victims of sex trafficking.
Emerging from the nearly two-hour session, Comer stated that they learned of someone who possesses crucial information about Epstein or a co-conspirator who has passed away.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) recounted the emotional toll of the meeting, noting that while some women shared their experiences publicly, at least two spoke for the first time. “I was in tears in the room,” he admitted.
He described the atmosphere as “heartbreaking and infuriating,” emphasizing the frustration surrounding delayed justice.
Comer commented on the two-and-a-half hour discussion, highlighting its bipartisan approach, which he found rare after nine years in Congress.
The Justice Department and FBI concluded in July that there was no substantial evidence on government property that could implicate a third party allegedly threatened by Epstein.
A memo from July 6 indicated that, despite the involvement of over 1,000 individuals, there was no “client list” tied to Epstein’s case.
Johnson pointed out that many of the women began their experiences with Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, as far back as 30 years ago. “These brave young women had their innocence taken from them,” he said, expressing that their lives and dreams were profoundly affected.
He added that some had filed civil lawsuits against Epstein and related parties as long as 20 years ago, sharing their stories of trauma.
Johnson opposed a petition from Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) to release the so-called “Epstein Files,” but he agreed to a vote later this week to further a board investigation into notorious sex offenders.
Comer assured reporters, “We’re going to do everything we can.” He mentioned that the monitoring panel received 34,000 pages of documents from the DOJ earlier this year.
Comer has also issued subpoenas to about 12 former federal officials to testify regarding the Epstein case. This list includes notable figures like former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former FBI directors James Comey and Robert Mueller.
Mueller had previously stepped back from questioning due to Parkinson’s disease. Former Attorneys General Jeff Sessions and Alberto Gonzales chose to submit statements rather than appear in person.
Only Bill Barr has testified so far, while Alex Acosta, a former Miami state attorney involved in earlier Epstein prosecutions, has recently received a subpoena for questioning.
Acosta was pivotal in securing a non-prosecution agreement in 2008, compelling Epstein to plead guilty to two charges, including solicitation of minors, while requiring him to register as a sex offender.
Comer noted, “The White House is collaborating with us.” It’s worth mentioning that President Trump had longstanding ties with Epstein in the 1990s but distanced himself by the mid-2000s, prior to Epstein’s first arrest.
