The House Oversight Committee is intensifying its investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case, with former President Bill Clinton emerging as the ‘prime suspect’ in the probe. Chairman Rep. James Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, has stated that Clinton’s alleged frequent visits to Epstein’s island make him a key target for deposition.
The committee has issued a series of subpoenas to Epstein’s associates, including Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former FBI Director James Comey, among others. Democrats joined Republicans in voting to move forward with issuing the subpoenas, requesting Hillary Clinton to appear on October 3 and Bill Clinton on October 14. Comer expressed confidence in the process, citing his track record in subpoena battles despite the challenges.
The Department of Justice and FBI have closed their review of the case, citing no new charges, but the Oversight Committee continues its pursuit of documents and testimony. The agencies stated that they did not track down a list of sexual predators with connections to Epstein and determined there were no new individuals who would face charges. However, this is at odds with the committee’s efforts, which also issued subpoenas for all Justice Department documents related to Epstein.
Comer acknowledged the difficulty of obtaining the former president’s testimony before Congress but remained optimistic about the odds, given his experience. He emphasized that the case has attracted significant attention, and the Oversight Committee’s probe is a critical step in uncovering the truth about Epstein’s activities and potential criminal liabilities.