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'We know he has significant information': Top Oversight Dem. ahead of interview with Epstein ally
MSNBC· 2026-02-18 02:01
Why would Les Wexner give Jeffrey Epstein control of his wealth. Congressman. I mean, that question is at the top of our list.Look, Oversight Democrats are here. We actually just all got here, landed here in Columbus, Ohio, and we're preparing tonight for what's going to be a very important deposition tomorrow. We know that there's probably no single person that facilitated the access to wealth and money that was transferred over to Epstein for services we're not really sure of than Les Wexner. When you thi ...
‘They opened the box’: Trump world can’t contain Epstein fallout
MSNBC· 2025-07-23 11:45
Investigation and Legal Proceedings - The Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering a new interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, with the deputy attorney general reaching out to her attorney [1][2] - The House Oversight Committee plans to subpoena Maxwell to potentially reveal information about individuals involved with Jeffrey Epstein [3][4] - Maxwell's deposition is expected to take place in prison, where she is serving a 20-year sentence [6] - Concerns exist that Maxwell might offer information to gain favor with Donald Trump and potentially reduce her sentence [7] - House Speaker Mike Johnson cut short the House's work week to avoid votes on releasing Epstein-related files [9] Political Implications and Reactions - Republicans and Democrats are in disagreement regarding the release of Epstein files, with accusations of "gotcha politics" [10] - Some Republicans are pushing for the DOJ to release all information on Epstein, reflecting constituent concerns [13] - There are suspicions that the focus on Epstein is being used to distract from other issues, with attempts to shift attention [28][29] - The administration is accused of directing the FBI to flag anything that mentioned Trump during the review of Epstein files [24] Maxwell's Potential Testimony and Credibility - Maxwell's incentives are seen as an attempt to reduce her 20-year sentence by providing politically beneficial information [16] - Maxwell is considered an unreliable narrator due to her conviction and potential motivation to manipulate information [16] - Concerns are raised about the potential cost of Maxwell's testimony, as she may seek to leverage information for her own benefit [6][7]