Epstein lawyer Darren Indyke says he had "no knowledge whatsoever" of crimes
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Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer testified before Congress denying knowledge of the convicted sex offender's crimes.
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Darren Indyke, a lawyer who worked closely with Jeffrey Epstein, testified before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday and denied having any knowledge of the convicted sex offender's crimes. Indyke's appearance before Congress comes as part of a broader investigation into Epstein's network and the people who facilitated or enabled his operations. His testimony is significant because lawyers and associates in Epstein's circle have faced scrutiny over what they knew about his abuse of young women and girls, and whether they took action to stop it. The House committee's questioning of Indyke reflects ongoing congressional interest in accountability for those who had access to information about Epstein's misconduct before his arrest in 2019.
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The House Oversight Committee is investigating Epstein's network and questioning associates about what they knew regarding his abuse.
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