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House Oversight Democrats Press to Hear Epstein Survivors as Comer Resists

Survivors’ firsthand accounts are seen as critical to fill gaps in Justice Department records pending Comer’s decision

Rep. Ayanna Pressley speaks during a House Oversight Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, on March 5, 2025.
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Overview

  • Rep. Ayanna Pressley and 15 Democratic colleagues formally requested a hearing for survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell to testify.
  • They argue that Department of Justice files alone do not fully represent survivor experiences and cannot replace direct testimony.
  • Chairman James Comer has not scheduled the requested hearing and has indicated opposition to including survivor witnesses.
  • The committee has continued issuing subpoenas in the Epstein investigation, including for Ghislaine Maxwell’s deposition and for unredacted DOJ materials.
  • Victims and advocates contend that centering personal testimonies is essential to achieve accountability and transparency in Congress’s oversight.