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politics5 days ago

Epstein aide's testimony sparks victim-vs-conspirator debate on Capitol Hill

House Oversight interrogates former Epstein aide Sarah Kellen in a closed-door session, with Kellen saying she endured sexual and psychological abuse at Epstein’s hands and describing herself as a "silent body" close to Maxwell; lawmakers must decide whether to view her as a victim or a conspirator under the 2008 non-prosecution deal, while pledging due process. Separately, Republicans move to block the Justice Department’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund and Democrats prep a marathon 'vote-a-rama' on immigration and other topics ahead of a Memorial Day break.

via Politico|
#epstein#ghislainemaxwell#houseoversight
Trump’s 55-tweet spree tests war powers and accountability
politics12 days ago

Trump’s 55-tweet spree tests war powers and accountability

Heather Cox Richardson argues the biggest story today is the president’s mental state being questioned, highlighted by a three-hour social-media spree with numerous false accusations, AI-generated imagery of political rivals, and threats around Iran; she notes that renaming an Iran operation wouldn’t reset the War Powers Act clock, inflation is rising, and investigations touch the IRS case, Epstein survivors’ testimony, and Tennessee Republicans stripping Democrats from committees, signaling a high-stakes, contentious political moment.

via Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson|
#epstein#iran#politics
Survivor recounts Epstein abuse during house arrest at congressional hearing
politics13 days ago

Survivor recounts Epstein abuse during house arrest at congressional hearing

Roza, recruited from Uzbekistan by Epstein associate Jean-Luc Brunel, testified at a West Palm Beach field hearing hosted by House Democrats that Epstein molested her for three years while he was under house arrest for soliciting a minor, including meetings at his Florida Science Foundation and a role that allowed him to leave custody for part of each day; the hearing, not legally binding, aimed to spotlight how Epstein and accomplices evaded accountability and how the justice system failed victims, referencing the 2008 plea deal and DOJ redaction errors. Another survivor, Maria Farmer, delivered a recorded message urging truth from authorities, underscoring ongoing concerns about investigations into Epstein’s crimes.

via BBC|
#abuse#epstein#house-arrest
politics13 days ago

Democrats accuse acting DOJ head of steering payouts to agents amid looming oversight

Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee accuse acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of using his office to authorize large settlements paid to FBI agents accused of misconduct, arguing the payouts amount to rewarding allies and signaling broader oversight if Democrats retake the House. The live update rundown also covers a Secret Service briefing on funding for Trump’s ballroom project, GOP efforts to modify a Senate housing bill, a House Oversight hearing with Epstein victims, and ongoing crypto-ethics talks among Senate leaders.

via Politico|
#congress#doj#epstein
Palm Beach Hearing Elevates Epstein Case, Demands Accountability and Opposes Maxwell Pardon
politics14 days ago

Palm Beach Hearing Elevates Epstein Case, Demands Accountability and Opposes Maxwell Pardon

Democrats convened a Palm Beach field hearing to critique the government’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein abuse scandal, releasing a report accusing prosecutors of enabling a global trafficking network via a 2008 sweetheart deal. Survivors testified about abuse and retraumatization, while lawmakers pressed for more transparency and warned against granting any pardon to Ghislaine Maxwell.

via The Guardian|
#epstein#house-oversight-committee#maxwell
politics14 days ago

Democrats condemn Kiggans for echoing racist remarks, signaling election-year pressure

Top House Democrats condemned Rep. Jen Kiggans for echoing a Richmond radio host’s racist language about Hakeem Jeffries, calling for her resignation and warning of electoral backlash; the day also featured a House Oversight field hearing with Epstein victims urging reforms to the Crime Victims Rights Act, ongoing crypto-ethics negotiations with White House input, plus notes on Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s absence and renewed talks on Secret Service funding tied to Trump’s ballroom project.

via Politico|
#congress#democrats#epstein
politics15 days ago

Epstein Probe Stirs Debate: Who Really Qualifies as a Victim?

The House Oversight Committee’s Epstein investigation is rekindling a contentious debate over who counts as a victim versus a co-conspirator, as lawmakers subpoena Sarah Kellen and weigh whether adult associates who recruited underage girls should be treated as perpetrators. While some Republicans push to question Kellen as a potential co-conspirator, others caution about labeling survivors and emphasize a trauma-informed approach. Prosecutors previously considered charges against Kellen, but declined, and questions remain about how to balance seeking new evidence with protecting those who allege abuse, as the DOJ’s handling of Epstein-related documents and international investigations add urgency to the probe.

via Politico|
#co-conspirator#congress#epstein
Royal Biographer Persists in Ferguson–Diddy Alleged Romance Claim
entertainment16 days ago

Royal Biographer Persists in Ferguson–Diddy Alleged Romance Claim

A royal biographer defends claims that Sarah Ferguson had a long-running 'friends with benefits' relationship with Sean 'Diddy' Combs, alleging hotel trysts and Ferguson introducing her daughters to him; Ferguson’s representatives call the allegations fabricated, while the book links Epstein/Maxwell associations and notes Combs’s past prostitution-related conviction; the Entitled paperback is due May 21.

via The Times|
#andrew-lownie#entertainment#epstein
Judge releases alleged Epstein suicide note, authenticity undetermined
crime19 days ago

Judge releases alleged Epstein suicide note, authenticity undetermined

US District Judge Kenneth Karas released a document described as Jeffrey Epstein's suicide note, but he did not rule on its authenticity and said it is a public judicial record. The note appeared in the criminal case of Epstein’s cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, who is serving multiple life sentences. Epstein died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. The release followed New York Times reporting and scrutiny over Epstein-related files, which federal investigators had not previously seen.

via Al Jazeera|
#crime#epstein#judge-karas
legal19 days ago

Judge Unseals Epstein Jail Note, Reigniting Questions About 2019 Death

A federal judge unsealed a handwritten note allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein at the Metropolitan Correctional Center before his 2019 suicide, released after a New York Times request. The undated, unsigned note includes lines like “It is a treat to be able to choose one’s time to say goodbye” and “FOUND NOTHING!!!” It was provided in 2021 by Nicholas Tartaglione’s attorney and had not appeared in the public Epstein files; the court said Tartaglione waived attorney-client privilege by publicly discussing its contents. Epstein’s death has been ruled a suicide, though conspiracy theories persist, and the note appears to have been written before an earlier suicide attempt.

via Politico|
#attorney-client-privilege#epstein#legal
Lutnick to testify behind closed doors on Epstein ties in House probe
us-politics20 days ago

Lutnick to testify behind closed doors on Epstein ties in House probe

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will testify in a closed-door House Oversight Committee interview about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, including a 2012 trip to Epstein’s private island; he had claimed to sever ties in 2005, but records suggest continued contact as late as 2014. The session was secured after Democrats threatened subpoenas, with Republican support on the panel; a transcript will be released later. The live blog also covers Indiana primaries, Ohio nominations, and other political developments.

via The Guardian|
#congress#epstein#lutnick
Capitol Hill scrutiny for Lutnick over Epstein ties and island visit
politics20 days ago

Capitol Hill scrutiny for Lutnick over Epstein ties and island visit

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces a House Oversight Committee grilling after Justice Department Epstein files show years of contact with Jeffrey Epstein, including a 2012 family trip to Epstein’s private Caribbean island. The released emails (2009–2018) reveal intermittent communication, discussions related to Prince Andrew and Cantor Fitzgerald, and mutual financial links via AdFin. Lutnick has denied wrongdoing but later acknowledged visiting Epstein’s island; Democrats question his credibility and potential influence as he testifies amid ongoing scrutiny of Epstein’s associates.

via NBC News|
#congress#emails#epstein
Trump escalates Iran standoff as Maduro insider-trading case shocks DOJ
politics1 month ago

Trump escalates Iran standoff as Maduro insider-trading case shocks DOJ

President Trump orders U.S. forces to shoot at Iranian mine boats in the Strait of Hormuz as talks linger, while saying there’s no rush to a deal; a U.S. Army master sergeant is charged with using classified information to place bets on Maduro’s removal, netting over $400,000; a Baton Rouge mall food court dispute leaves one dead and five injured; the DOJ's inspector general launches an audit of Epstein file releases; Trump unveils a plan to renovate the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool; and Fernando Mendoza is picked first overall in the 2026 NFL draft.

via Straight Arrow News - SAN|
#doj#epstein#iran