House Committee Grilled Epstein's Attorney Amid Ongoing Investigation

Thu Mar 19 2026 22:55:26 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Darren Indyke, the longtime attorney for Jeffrey Epstein, testified before the House Oversight Committee, claiming he was unaware of Epstein's abuse of underage girls. This stance echoes similar testimonies from other associates of Epstein who have been scrutinized by lawmakers.

During a House Oversight Committee hearing, Darren Indyke testified he had no prior knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s illegal activities regarding underage girls. His claims were met with skepticism from Democrats who accused him of obfuscation. Additional tensions emerged over demands for documents and accusations involving former President Trump. The political climate surrounding the investigation has grown increasingly contentious, with both parties expressing frustration over the outcomes.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Darren Indyke, Jeffrey Epstein’s personal attorney for two decades, appeared before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday, asserting his ignorance of the late financier's sexual abuse of underage girls during his representation. This declaration positions Indyke among a growing number of Epstein's associates distancing themselves from knowledge of his actions.

Indyke stated, “I had had no knowledge whatsoever” of the abuse. He expressed that had he known about Epstein's exploitation of women and minors, he would have ceased to represent him. Other witnesses, such as Epstein's former accountant Richard Kahn and business associate Les Wexner, have similarly claimed ignorance before the committee.

Democrats voiced their frustration midway through Indyke's testimony, criticizing his defensive attitude under questioning. Indyke and Kahn, as executors of Epstein’s estate, had been expected to shed light on the circumstances of Epstein's conduct, facilitating accountability. However, substantive progress in the investigation into Epstein’s activities, which halted with his 2019 death while awaiting trial for sex trafficking, remains elusive.

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer remarked on the predictable claims from witnesses denying prior knowledge about Epstein's misconduct. He also referenced a troubling 2008 case where Epstein was convicted for soliciting prostitution from a minor, questioning Indyke's loyalty to Epstein post-conviction based on Epstein's assurances of remorse.

Despite the denials from Indyke and Kahn, allegations persist regarding their potential facilitation of Epstein's crimes for financial gain, manifesting in a recent settlement agreement for $35 million with victims’ advocates without any admission of guilt.

Calls for More Transparency

Democratic members of the House are now advocating for the release of further documents tied to Epstein's estate, hoping for transparency concerning ongoing litigation involving Epstein's former confidant, Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as other connections to Epstein’s dealings.

However, Comer asserted that much of the information sought overlaps with previous requests made to different entities. Complicating matters, discussions turned to unconfirmed accusations against former President Trump surfaced during Congress's inquiries, with lawmakers criticizing Democrats for their focus on Trump's association with Epstein amid the absence of clear evidence against him.

Overall, the investigation's landscape has shifted towards a partisan battleground, complicating efforts for bipartisan cooperation once apparent at the onset. Democratic representatives indicated intentions to continue their public hearings with Epstein abuse survivors, independent of Republican support.