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As the backlash grew, House Democrats teamed with a handful of Republicans to force the Oversight Committee to subpoena the department and the Epstein estate for troves of records.
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House Democrats teamed with Republicans to force the Oversight Committee to subpoena the department and the Epstein estate for records
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{ "person": "Jeffrey Epstein", "organization": "House Oversight Committee" } - UUID
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:39 PM (6 months ago)
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A federal judge denied the government's request to unseal grand jury transcripts from the Epstein and Maxwell cases. The ruling is a setback for efforts to defuse controversy surrounding Epstein's death and alleged cover-ups. The judge cited concerns about eroding confidence in grand jury secrecy.
Ghislaine Maxwell, associate of Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions during a deposition before the House Oversight Committee, invoking her Fifth Amendment right. Lawmakers are investigating Epstein's crimes and potential co-conspirators. The Justice Department is also releasing unredacted Epstein files.
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