House panel unveils Barr testimony in Epstein inquiry

In a significant development, the House Oversight Committee has disclosed a fresh batch of documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, spotlighting a deposition from former Attorney General William Barr.

Just The News reported that this release marks another step in the committee’s deep dive into Epstein’s activities, featuring Barr’s testimony alongside other estate records.

Earlier this month, the committee made public its initial set of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein, a known sex offender who died in 2019.

Revealing Insights from Epstein’s Estate

These earlier records included a birthday note reportedly from President Donald Trump, Epstein’s final will, entries from his contact lists spanning from 1990 to his death, and details of his bank accounts.

The latest disclosure, made on Tuesday, builds on this foundation by adding more documents sourced directly from Epstein’s estate.

Among these new materials is the transcript of a deposition by William Barr, who served as Attorney General under Trump from 2019 to 2020.

Barr’s Limited Knowledge of Epstein Case

During his testimony, Barr revealed that he first learned of the Southern District of New York’s investigation into Epstein in 2019.

He emphasized that he did not closely track the case and lacked detailed awareness of the evidence gathered either before or after Epstein’s suicide.

Barr also stated he had no recollection of discussing Trump’s connection to any Justice Department files related to Epstein.

Direct Testimony from Barr Uncovered

In his own words, Barr admitted a lack of familiarity with the specifics of the prosecution’s evidence against Epstein or others.

He testified, “I’m not generally familiar — or even specifically familiar — with the evidence amassed by the Southern District to prosecute either Epstein before he committed suicide, obviously, and then what they may have collected that affected other potential defendants.”

He added, “In other words, I wasn’t monitoring the case that closely to know what the evidence was.”

Broader Scope of Committee’s Investigation

The Tuesday release also contained letters from two other former attorneys general, both of whom claimed to have no pertinent information regarding the Epstein investigation, as reported by The Hill.

Alongside these disclosures, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer took further action by sending letters to House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Epstein estate.

Comer’s request focused on obtaining unredacted versions of additional records, including Epstein’s cash ledgers, message logs, calendars, and flight logs.