In what looks like it might prove to be yet more good news for those Americans who want to learn the truth about what was going on with Jeffrey Epstein, the House Oversight Committee will now be able to release some of the documents it has pertaining to Epstein. The news follows the committee having issued a subpoena to the DOJ, in which it demanded the ability to release the documents.
As background, the committee issued a subpoena to the DOJ earlier in August in which it requested from Attorney General Pam Bondi and her Department of Justice information pertaining to both accusations of Epstein and Ghislaine sex trafficking girls generally, and specific court cases regarding his operation and victims.
It appears that the House Oversight Committee has won that battle, as it compelled production of the documents, according to the subpoena, on August 19, and now will be able to release at least some of the requested documents in the coming days, as was reported by CBS News on Tuesday, August 19th.
Commenting to that outlet on the nature of the documents and the reason for the couple of days’ delay in releasing the documents, a spokesperson for the House Oversight Committee said, “The Committee intends to make the records public after thorough review to ensure all victims’ identification and child sexual abuse material are redacted.”
Continuing the statement, the House Oversight Committee spokesperson added that the DOJ will be working with the committee to make sure that what information is released won’t harm any ongoing cases, saying, “The Committee will also consult with the DOJ to ensure any documents released do not negatively impact ongoing criminal cases and investigations.”
Also commenting on the matter was House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-KY), who spoke about the matter on Monday, August 18, explaining that he thinks his committee will be able to start sharing some of the Epstein documents in its possession as early as Friday, August 22.
Rep. Comer, taking much the same line as the spokesperson for the committee, explained that the committee will take what time is necessary to ensure the documents released are appropriate and don’t harm the victims. He said, as CBS reported, “There are many records in DOJ’s custody, and it will take the Department time to produce all the records and ensure the identification of victims and any child sexual abuse material are redacted,”
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Continuing, Rep. Comer explained that he is appreciative that the Trump Administration is working with him to ensure there is transparency and the American people get what information they need. He said, “I appreciate the Trump Administration’s commitment to transparency and efforts to provide the American people with information about this matter.”
It is possible that more news could be coming soon. For example, earlier in August, the same committee subpoenaed both former attorneys general and other top-level officials, along with former President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, for testimony. On August 18, former Attorney General William Barr testified before the committee in a closed door hearing.
Watch Comer comment on Bill Clinton here: