Congress Plans Hearing for Epstein Victims

The U. S. House Oversight Committee wants to give Epstein’s victims a platform. Chairman James Comer announced plans for hearings after First Lady Melania Trump publicly backed the idea. She argued victims deserve to share their stories under oath. Comer agreed, saying they will move forward with the sessions. But the process isn’t simple. Some victims have already spoken to committee lawyers and are open to testifying. Others are hesitant. Comer mentioned the hearings would wait until after key depositions conclude. He also noted some high-profile figures connected to Epstein are still being interviewed.This push for hearings comes after years of legal battles. Epstein, a wealthy financier, faced sex trafficking charges before dying in prison. Officials ruled it a suicide, but questions remain. The Justice Department later released over a million documents tied to the case. These files exposed more than 1, 200 victims, many of whom suffered in silence for years. First Lady Melania Trump weighed in, denying any link to Epstein. She made sure to clarify she wasn’t one of his victims. Her statement reignited public interest in the case, despite efforts to move past it.