The House Oversight Committee has increased pressure on the Jeffrey Epstein estate by issuing a subpoena for more key documents. Among the records lawmakers seek is Epstein’s infamous “birthday book,” which Ghislaine Maxwell compiled for his 50th birthday.
The subpoena also demanded “any document that could be reasonably construed as a potential client list tied to sex acts or trafficking.”
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“It is our understanding that the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein is in custody and control of documents that may further the Committee’s investigation and legislative goals. Further, it is our understanding the Estate is ready and willing to provide these documents to the Committee pursuant to a subpoena,” House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., said Monday.
Epstein’s ‘birthday book’
The Wall Street Journal previously reported that the requested “birthday book” included letters. One of them was allegedly from Trump years before he was elected president.
Trump has denied writing it, suing the WSJ for defamation.
Comer said the estate seems willing to cooperate. He said the panel is reviewing possible “mismanagement of the federal government’s investigation of Mr. Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell.” The estate has until Sept. 8 to turn over the documents.
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Some Democrats and Republicans want a floor vote to require full file release, with only the names of victims and explicit material redacted.
Previous document release
The panel’s request comes just days after Congress was set to receive the first batch of Epstein files. The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the Epstein documents last month after months of fighting.
The first batch of documents was said to potentially include FBI witness interview transcripts and materials seized from Epstein’s properties.
Comer spoke about the batch of documents, saying he’ll move quickly to release them to the public. However, he said he wants to review the documents and deliberate their release in an effort to protect the victims.
