The House Oversight Committee has retracted a subpoena aimed at former FBI Director James Comey, who indicated he possessed no relevant information concerning the committee’s inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein. This came to light through a letter he sent to committee chair James Comer on October 1, claiming a lack of knowledge regarding the investigation.
Comey was set to appear before the committee, which is looking into Epstein’s connections and potential government interactions from the 1990s. In his letter, he stated, “We will submit this letter in lieu of a deposition that would unproductively consume the Commission’s limited time and resources.”
Comey, who served as Deputy Attorney General from 2003 to 2005 and as FBI Director from 2013 to 2017, is currently under scrutiny by House Republicans as they try to uncover more about Epstein’s federal ties. He remarked that during his time with the Department of Justice and FBI, he had no recollection of any conversations regarding Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell.
Since Comey’s letter was submitted with legal penalties attached, Comer accepted it and decided to withdraw the subpoena. He noted that making false statements could constitute a federal crime.
FoxNews Digital reached out to the Oversight Committee for a copy of Comey’s letter and to confirm the withdrawal of the subpoena. Epstein, the late financier, died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, and many questions remain about the circumstances of his death.
In August, Comer issued multiple subpoenas in connection with the Epstein investigation, targeting individuals like Comey, former President Bill Clinton, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Additionally, Comer sought records from the Department of Justice regarding Epstein.
As part of these inquiries, there are also summonses for prominent figures like former FBI Director Robert Mueller, former Attorney General Loretta Lynch, and others. Interestingly, both Holder and Attorney General Merrick Garland sent correspondence to Comer backing Comey’s denial about any involvement with Epstein, suggesting the subpoena should also be dropped.
The future appearance of Clinton remains uncertain. The committee’s actions are occurring amidst rising tensions regarding the investigation’s direction, with some Republican leaders advocating for continued inquiries to uncover new information. Others have criticized the approach, claiming that selectively released records are obscuring certain facts. Some lawmakers are proposing a bill that would declassify all government documents linked to Epstein and Maxwell, a move backed by several of Epstein’s victims.
