Longtime Epstein lawyer ‘had no knowledge’ of his crimes, he testifies to House committee
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Epstein's longtime lawyer testified he had no knowledge of the financier's crimes during employment.
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Darren Indyke, Jeffrey Epstein's longtime lawyer and co-executor of his estate, testified Thursday before the House oversight and reform committee that he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes during his employment. Epstein survivors have previously accused Indyke of helping facilitate the deceased financier's abuse, making his denial a direct rebuttal to their allegations. The closed-door deposition marks a congressional effort to examine the legal and financial infrastructure that may have enabled Epstein's criminal enterprise to operate for years. Indyke's testimony is significant because as estate co-executor, he maintained control over Epstein's assets and had deep involvement in his business affairs. The case continues to draw scrutiny over how Epstein managed to shield his operations from detection despite employing high-profile legal counsel.
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Darren Indyke testified in a closed-door House oversight committee deposition as part of a congressional examination of the legal infrastructure enabling Epstein's operations.
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