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Epstein survivors say his longtime assistant lied to Congress

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July 9, 2026

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Multiple Jeffrey Epstein survivors tell CNN that they dispute key details from Lesley Groff’s interview with the House Oversight Committee last month, including her claim that she never met any of the girls who came to see Epstein or knew their ages. CNN's MJ Lee reports.

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The Japan Times

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· Jun 24, 2026

Gates told Congress Epstein considered blackmailing him

In closed-door testimony this month, Gates disputed details that Epstein recorded in emails to himself regarding the Microsoft co-founder's extramarital affairs.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Epstein Survivors Say His Assistant Lied to Congress About Knowing the Girls She Paid

Six Epstein survivors say Lesley Groff lied to Congress about meeting victims, handing them cash, and handling their IDs — directly contradicting her June testimony. The House Oversight Committee is reviewing her transcript against the evidence.

The Hill

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· Jun 22, 2026

Dershowitz to sit for questioning in House Epstein probe

Alan Dershowitz, a former defense attorney for late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, will appear before the House Oversight Committee on July 20 for a transcribed interview, according to two sources familiar with the planning. Dershowitz helped secure a controversial plea deal for Epstein in 2008, in which the disgraced financier agreed to plead guilty to...

The Economic Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

HDFC finds no trace of truth in ex-chair's claims

HDFC finds no trace of truth in ex-chair's claims

NPR Topics: Health

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· Jul 4, 2026

CDC emails reveal challenges facing its next director

Emails from CDC officials released by Sen. Bernie Sanders reveal agency leaders dealing with political pressures during the Trump era and highlight challenges for the next director.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 26, 2026

Every sordid detail of Bill Gates' affairs as a FOURTH woman connected to Epstein is revealed: Claims of his awful personal hygiene... 'cringeworthy' emails… and the ultimate insult to Melinda

Every sordid detail of Bill Gates' affairs as a FOURTH woman connected to Epstein is revealed: Claims of his awful personal hygiene... 'cringeworthy' emails… and the ultimate insult to Melinda

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Related coverage for "Epstein survivors say his longtime assistant lied to Congress": The Japan Times — Gates told Congress Epstein considered blackmailing him . The Eastern Herald — Epstein Survivors Say His Assistant Lied to Congress About Knowing the Girls She Paid. The Hill — Dershowitz to sit for questioning in House Epstein probe. The Economic Times — HDFC finds no trace of truth in ex-chair's claims . NPR Topics: Health — CDC emails reveal challenges facing its next director. Daily Mail — Every sordid detail of Bill Gates' affairs as a FOURTH woman connected to Epstein is revealed: Claims of his awful personal hygiene... 'cringeworthy' emails… and the ultimate insult to Melinda