Jaw-dropping details about the 19 top officials named in new Jeffrey Epstein report… as previously hidden details revealed

Republicans on the House Oversight Committee released a report Tuesday detailing how failures by federal investigators and prosecutors allowed pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein to evade accountability for years.The 15-month inquiry included 19 transcribed interviews and depositions and examined how Epstein used powerful connections to bolster his wealth and standing while his network facilitated the recruitment and abuse of young women.Epstein was found hanged in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.Ghislaine Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for helping him sexually abuse underage girls. She remains the only Epstein co-conspirator ever convicted.Those who appeared before the congressional committee included Bill Gates, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Maxwell, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Attorney General Pam Bondi.The Republican report said investigators found no documents implicating Donald Trump in criminal activity related to Epstein and Maxwell, and accused Democrats of being obsessed with trying to link the president to their crimes.Here the Daily Mail reveals that they told the committee... Bill and Hillary Clinton appeared before the committee in a closed-door deposition near his home in Chappaqua, New YorkBill and Hillary ClintonBill Clinton became the first former president compelled to testify before Congress when he appeared for a closed-door deposition in Chappaqua, New York, on February 27.His wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, testified the day before.During his testimony, Clinton was filmed smiling and laughing as he examined a photograph from the Epstein files.Lawmakers also questioned him about a picture showing him in a hot tub with an unidentified woman. He denied knowing who she was or having sex with her.Clinton insisted he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes, declaring: 'I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong.'Hillary also denied knowing about Epstein's crimes and said she did not recall ever meeting him.Neither Clinton has been accused of misconduct by Epstein survivors who have publicly come forward. Donald Trump, Melania Knauss, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell pose together at the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, February 12, 2000Howard LutnickCommerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledged meeting Epstein in 2011 and visiting his private island with his family in 2012, contradicting his earlier claim that he had cut ties with the financier in 2005.During a transcribed interview with the committee, Lutnick said the 2011 meeting took place in Epstein's foyer and concerned scaffolding affecting their neighboring Manhattan townhouses.He also confirmed that he took his wife and children to lunch on Epstein's island, Little St James, in December 2012, years after Epstein's conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor.Lutnick described his interactions with Epstein as 'virtually nonexistent.' Howard Lutnick appeared with Epstein on his island in a photograph released by the Department of JusticePam BondiPam Bondi was fired as attorney general on April 2 after months of criticism, including from Republicans, over the administration's handling of the Epstein files.Appearing before the House Oversight Committee on May 29, she placed responsibility for overseeing the document review and release on her former deputy and successor, Todd Blanche.Bondi acknowledged that there had been redaction errors in the release, which exposed victims' identities, but defended the Justice Department's work under her leadership.She also told lawmakers she could not recall how many Epstein survivors had contacted the department during her tenure.She recalled speaking to one lawyer representing victims but could not remember her name, saying: 'I spoke to her, and I believe I referred her to the FBI.'Her appearance followed more than a year of controversy over her handling of the case, beginning with her February 2025 claim that material she was asked about as Epstein's client list was sitting on her desk.The Justice Department and FBI later said no incriminating client list had been found. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi, center, appeared in for deposition in May Bill BarrBill Barr, who served as attorney general during Trump's first term in 2019 and 2020, was deposed by the committee on August 18, 2025.Barr described Epstein as someone who 'sort of had three lives': a socialite who mixed with prominent people, a businessman with extensive connections, and a sexual predator who recruited young girls for his own gratification.He also referred to allegations that Epstein made those girls available to his contacts.Asked about Epstein's death in federal custody, Barr said he had no doubt it was suicide. He described personally reviewing hours of surveillance footage and finding no evidence of foul play.Bill GatesMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates admitted being unfaithful to his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, and accused Epstein of trying to use his affairs to pressure him into renewing contact during a closed-door interview with the committee on June 10.Gates told lawmakers he stopped communicating with Epstein in December 2014 after concluding the financier would never deliver on promises to help raise money for his philanthropic work. Gates admitted to cheating on his ex-wife, Melinda, during his interviewHe said Epstein subsequently tried to exploit information about his infidelities, mixed with false allegations, to draw him back into contact. Gates said the attempt failed.Gates denied knowing about Epstein's ongoing crimes and said he never visited his island, ranch or Florida home.He admitted meeting Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment.'He also acknowledged that Melinda had a 'very negative impression' of Epstein after meeting him at a dinner in 2013, telling lawmakers: 'She certainly showed better judgment than I did.'Ghislaine MaxwellEpstein's longtime accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell appeared before the committee by video link on February 9 from a federal prison camp in Bryan, Texas.She repeatedly invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer lawmakers' questions.Her lawyer, David Oscar Markus, said she was 'prepared to speak fully and honestly if granted clemency by President Trump'.Markus also claimed that Trump and Bill Clinton were 'innocent of any wrongdoing' and that Maxwell alone could explain why, making the offer part of her bid for clemency. Maxwell did not disclose any information to the Oversight CommitteeLeon BlackBillionaire Apollo co-founder Leon Black paid Epstein $158 million between 2012 and 2017 for tax, estate planning and related services, according to a review commissioned by Apollo. The committee said his total payments potentially exceeded $170 million.Black appeared voluntarily before the committee in June but ended the interview after being served with subpoenas demanding further testimony and documents.He denied abusing women, engaging in sex trafficking or having sex with underage girls.On September 15, the committee voted 41-0 to recommend holding Black in contempt after he failed to appear for a second interview, this time a sworn deposition, and hand over requested nondisclosure agreements.The full House approved the contempt resolution the following day, referring the matter to the Justice Department for possible prosecution.Black challenged the subpoenas in court, arguing that they exceeded the committee's authority.He has since escalated the legal battle, filing a $7.25 million defamation lawsuit against the committee's top Democrat, Representative Robert Garcia, on November 4 over comments linking him to Epstein's crimes.Douglas J BandA former top adviser to President Bill Clinton, Band was grilled about the ties between the former president and Epstein.Band told the committee that he didn't recall Clinton ever visiting Epstein's island, Little St James, in the US Virgin Islands, despite previously telling Vanity Fair in 2020 that he did.Given his involvement with the Clinton Global Initiative, Band also was asked about communications that he had with Ghislaine Maxwell.Band told the committee that he never engaged in any behavior involving Maxwell and young girls, and also moved to keep Clinton away from Epstein after the allegations about his illegal sexual behavior started emerging in the early 2000s.Richard KahnEpstein's former accountant Richard Kahn was one of the people in charge of his trust after his death. Under oath, he stated that he was not aware of Epstein's sex trafficking or abuse of women and girls.During the hearing, he named several high-profile individuals who had paid Epstein for financial, tax, or estate services.Darren IndykeIndyke was the other person in charge of overseeing Epstein's affairs after he died. He testified he had never witnessed any abuse by Epstein towards any young women or girls, nor did he have reason to believe that his constant support and contact with so many young women was concerning. Indyke also shared with the committee that he would look over immigration papers for women whom Epstein provided housing contracts for.Tova Noel Former prison guard Tova Noel, center, testified at a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill in MayDespite serving as a correctional officer who oversaw Epstein's jail cell on the night of his suicide, Noel was never trained for the Special Housing Unit (SHU) where Epstein was held, and a supervisor told her to sign the training log anyway.The reason Noel did not perform the proper training was that she was out on injury leave at the time it was conducted. On the day of Epstein's suicide, she did one count of inmates improperly at 10pm and no counts on her second shift that night.Counts were supposed to be done at 10pm, as well as midnight, 3am, and 5am.Noel's testimony also shed light on the fact that officers in her unit were regularly listed to work double shifts.Les WexnerVictoria's Secret founder Les Wexner claimed he was a victim of Epstein and categorically denied any knowledge of the financier's sex trafficking crimes.'I was naïve, foolish, and gullible to put any trust in Jeffrey Epstein. He was a con man. And while I was conned, I have done nothing wrong and have nothing to hide,' Wexner said in a statement to the Oversight Committee. He also claimed that Epstein was 'diabolical, and a master manipulator.''The other life he led, that we now know was full of unthinkable crimes, he most carefully and fully hid from me,' Wexner wrote ahead of his testimony last February.'He knew that I never would have tolerated his horrible behavior. Not any of it. At no time did I ever witness the side of Epstein's life for which he is now infamous,' a defiant Wexner told lawmakers. Wexner claimed he was a victim of Epstein and categorically denied any knowledge of the pedophile financier's sex trafficking crimesAlexander AcostaAs the former US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Acosta told the committee that he only got involved in Epstein's case once the non-prosecution agreement (NPA) talks began. He also couldn't tell the committee everyone who worked the case, which they noted appeared to have 'left the investigation in the hands of probable Epstein loyalists.'Sarah KellenEpstein's longtime assistant told lawmakers that he sought to keep power over her even as she was encouraged to pursue her own business ventures. Kellen revealed that Epstein and Indyke created her own design company, SLK Designs, but then used it as another means to have power over her.Kellen also said that Epstein promised to put an apartment in her name after she worked for him for five years, which he never did.Kellen additionally shed light on abuses that she allegedly experienced at the hands of Maxwell, characterizing her as 'the most selfish person [she] had ever encountered. Theodore 'Ted' WaittGateway computer company co-founder Ted Waitt told the committee he had a six-year romantic relationship with Maxwell, which ended in 2010.He said he encountered Epstein fewer than five times and described those interactions as brief and unintentional.Waitt described Epstein as 'off-putting' and said he would never have befriended Maxwell or allowed her around his four children had he known about her crimes.He also disclosed that he paid Maxwell $7.2 million when their relationship ended, describing it as a 'palimony settlement-type thing.' Waitt denied knowing about abuse by either Maxwell or Epstein during the relationship.Lesley GroffEpstein's longtime executive assistant Lesley Groff maintained his calendar and scheduled daily massages, primarily at his Manhattan townhouse.She told the committee she never met the masseuses and had no knowledge or suspicion of Epstein's sexual abuse, despite continuing to work for him after his 2008 conviction. The Republican report described her testimony as 'not credible.'The report urged the Justice Department to question Groff further about her possible knowledge of Epstein's crimes.Kathryn H RuemmlerFormer Obama White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler maintained close ties with Epstein after leaving government and accepted luxury gifts, including designer handbags, boots, spa services and travel upgrades, according to the Republican report.Questioned by the committee about a 2016 email in which she joked about receiving the 'best massage ever but not your kind of massage,' Ruemmler acknowledged that the remark was in poor taste.She said she believed Epstein had resolved his criminal case and was living lawfully.Ruemmler described Epstein as a 'masterful liar' and said she would have reported him to law enforcement had she known he was abusing women or girls.She stepped down as Goldman Sachs' chief legal officer at the end of June following revelations about their relationship.James Edward 'Jes' StaleyFormer JPMorgan Chase executive Jes Staley was questioned about emails he exchanged with Epstein that appeared to discuss sexual encounters with one of the financier's assistants dressed as a Disney princess.Staley said he could not recall the exchanges, an account the Republican report rejected as not credible.The report said Epstein used fictional princess names as code when discussing women with his associates.Calls for further investigationComer and fellow Republicans urged the Justice Department to reinterview key witnesses, investigate allegations against Epstein's associates and give survivors access to unredacted versions of their own files and records.The report called for further questioning of Epstein's former assistant Groff and investigation of sexual assault allegations against former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine and celebrity hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai.Longtime Epstein assistant Kellen made the allegations against Levine and Fekkai during her interview. Levine has denied wrongdoing. The allegations are not findings of criminal guilt.Democrats pledged to continue investigating next year, with the committee's top Democrat, Robert Garcia, saying Republicans had released a report 'based on an incomplete investigation and zero public hearings on Jeffrey Epstein.'Garcia said the work 'is just getting started' and pledged 'to hold real public hearings uplifting survivors and asking tough questions of the powerful men who associated with Epstein, including Donald Trump.'