House committee to make Epstein files public after Justice Department subpoena

Washington — The Home Oversight Committee intends to launch a number of the paperwork from the Justice Division in regards to the case involving convicted intercourse offender Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesperson mentioned Tuesday.

The committee expects to obtain the paperwork later this week after issuing a subpoena in August to the division for information associated to Epstein, a well-connected financier who was convicted of intercourse trafficking and died in federal custody in 2019. 

Controversy has swirled across the Epstein information in latest months, after the Justice Division issued the findings of an inside review that was met with anger by lots of President Trump’s supporters. The evaluate discovered no “consumer checklist” or proof that Epstein had blackmailed distinguished figures. Nonetheless, the problem divided Mr. Trump’s base, spurring requires better transparency.

The committee spokesperson mentioned the panel plans to launch information after a evaluate is carried out and redactions are made.

“The Committee intends to make the information public after thorough evaluate to make sure all victims’ identification and youngster sexual abuse materials are redacted,” the spokesperson mentioned in an announcement. “The Committee may also seek the advice of with the DOJ to make sure any paperwork launched don’t negatively affect ongoing legal circumstances and investigations.”

Home Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer mentioned Monday that the Justice Division was complying with the subpoena, which set an Aug. 19 deadline, and would start sharing the information with the panel on Friday. 

“There are various information in DOJ’s custody, and it’ll take the Division time to provide all of the information and make sure the identification of victims and any youngster sexual abuse materials are redacted,” Comer mentioned in an announcement. “I recognize the Trump Administration’s dedication to transparency and efforts to offer the American individuals with details about this matter.”

The committee additionally earlier this month subpoenaed a slew of former attorneys basic and FBI administrators, in addition to former President Invoice Clinton, for testimony. On Monday, former Lawyer Normal William Barr testified earlier than the committee behind closed doorways.