House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is taking the next step in Congress’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, formally requesting that attorney Alan Dershowitz testify before lawmakers as they continue examining Epstein’s crimes, associates, and the broader network surrounding the disgraced financier.
In a letter dated Friday, Comer informed Dershowitz that the committee believes he possesses information relevant to the investigation due to public reporting, Justice Department records, documents obtained by Congress, and his former role as Epstein’s attorney.
“Due to public reporting, documents released by the Department of Justice, documents obtained by the Committee, and your former role as Mr. Epstein’s attorney, the Committee believes you have information that will assist in its investigation,” Comer wrote.
The Kentucky Republican requested that Dershowitz appear in Washington, D.C., for an in-person, videotaped interview on July 9. Comer also pledged that the committee would move quickly to make both the transcript and video available to the public following the testimony.
The request follows comments Comer made earlier in the week after receiving testimony from former Epstein assistant Lesley Groff and meeting with several individuals identified as Epstein survivors.
According to Comer, information that emerged from those discussions raised additional questions that he believes Dershowitz may be able to answer.
Speaking with reporters before a separate voluntary interview involving Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Comer explained why the committee wanted to hear from the prominent attorney.
“Based on the testimony from Ms. Groff, as well as a meeting that I had afterwards with several of the Epstein survivors, I am going to ask Alan Dershowitz to come in,” Comer said.
He added that the committee intends to give Dershowitz an opportunity to respond to questions generated by both Groff’s testimony and information shared by survivors.
Dershowitz has indicated that he is willing to cooperate.
During a phone interview Wednesday with NewsNation, he expressed support for what he described as complete transparency and said he would welcome a public, videotaped appearance conducted under oath.
“I want complete transparency,” Dershowitz said.
The longtime attorney stated that he would not invoke attorney-client privilege and was prepared to answer questions about his involvement with Epstein and other related matters.
“I have nothing to hide,” Dershowitz said, adding that he hoped additional evidence from Epstein’s properties could eventually become available.
He also said he was willing to testify about businessman Les Wexner and other subjects connected to the investigation.
Dershowitz’s connection to the Epstein case dates back years. He helped negotiate the controversial 2008 plea agreement that allowed Epstein to plead guilty to two Florida prostitution-related charges while receiving immunity from federal sex-trafficking charges.
As part of that agreement, Epstein ultimately served 13 months in prison.
Dershowitz has also faced allegations connected to Epstein’s activities. One of Epstein’s most prominent accusers, Virginia Giuffre, previously alleged that Epstein trafficked her to Dershowitz. However, the article notes that Giuffre later recanted that allegation as part of a settlement. Throughout the controversy, Dershowitz has consistently denied wrongdoing.
If he appears before the committee, Dershowitz would join a growing list of high-profile figures who have been questioned regarding their relationships with Epstein and his longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.
The committee’s investigation continues to expand. Lawmakers are also seeking testimony from acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who has emerged as one of the Justice Department’s most outspoken defenders regarding its handling of the Epstein investigation and the release of related records.
As congressional scrutiny intensifies, the Oversight Committee appears determined to continue gathering testimony from individuals with knowledge of one of the most notorious criminal scandals in recent American history. The committee’s stated goal remains uncovering additional facts and providing greater public transparency regarding Epstein’s operations, associates, and the institutions that interacted with him over the years.
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