'The idea is follow the money': Rep. Crockett on investigating Epstein's financial ties

Epstein Investigation - Howard Lutnik, Trump's commerce secretary, made comments about Jeffrey Epstein's behavior, including Epstein's remarks about "the right kind of massage," suggesting potential blackmail [1][2] - Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett hopes to interview Lutnik to gather information about potential documents or camera footage related to Epstein's activities [3][4][5][6] - The oversight committee sent lawful subpoenas to the Department of Justice, but the DOJ has allegedly shut down and stopped providing information [6][7] Financial Dealings & International Scope - The Wall Street Journal reported that numerous premier banks and institutions in the United States were willing to do business with Jeffrey Epstein until his death [8] - The oversight committee is considering widening the scope of the investigation to include financial institutions, potentially involving the Financial Services Committee and subpoenas to the Treasury [9][10] - Epstein survivors suggested following the money, indicating potential international trafficking of women involving millions of dollars and sham businesses [10][11][12] Potential Obstruction & Lack of Thorough Investigation - There are concerns that the Department of Justice has not conducted a thorough investigation or is refusing to release information [6][13] - Allegations that Epstein continued to abuse girls while on work release from incarceration, using a fake business as a cover [12][13]