Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein’s former executive assistant, testified before the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday, asserting that she was unaware of his crimes despite working for him for nearly 20 years. According to multiple reports, Groff claimed that Epstein manipulated her and kept his illicit activities separate from his legitimate life.
Key Takeaways
Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein’s former executive assistant, testified before the House Oversight Committee that she was unaware of his crimes despite working for him for nearly 20 years. She claimed that Epstein manipulated her and kept his illicit activities separate from his legitimate life.
- Lesley Groff claims no knowledge of Epstein's crimes during her testimony
- Groff managed Epstein's schedule, including arranging massages with young women
- Survivors express skepticism about Groff's account, questioning her lack of awareness
- House Oversight Committee continues investigation into Epstein's criminal enterprise
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 7 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groff's Knowledge Of Epstein's Crimes | 1 Difference | The Guardian and Reuters report Groff's claims of no knowledge, while UPI and CNBC highlight survivors' skepticism. | ▼ |
| Groff's Role In Epstein's Operations | Broad Agreement | Groff managed Epstein's schedule, including arranging massages with young women. | |
| House Oversight Committee Investigation | Broad Agreement | The committee continues its investigation into Epstein's criminal enterprise. |
Groff's Knowledge Of Epstein's Crimes
▼The Guardian and Reuters report Groff's claims of no knowledge, while UPI and CNBC highlight survivors' skepticism.
Groff's Role In Epstein's Operations
Broad AgreementGroff managed Epstein's schedule, including arranging massages with young women.
House Oversight Committee Investigation
Broad AgreementThe committee continues its investigation into Epstein's criminal enterprise.
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Groff told lawmakers that she believed the massage appointments she made for Epstein with young women were with professional massage therapists. She testified that she never socialized with Epstein, never flew on his private plane, never visited him in jail, never attended one of his parties or accompanied him to his private island, New Mexico ranch or his Palm Beach residence.
Survivors of Epstein's abuse have expressed skepticism about Groff's account. Sharlene Rochard told CNN that hearing people close to Epstein claim they saw nothing is hard for survivors. 'That doesn't match my experience,' she said. Marina Lacerda, who says she was abused by Epstein as a child, told ABC News that 'anything that had to do with Jeffrey Epstein, we had to go through Lesley Groff.'
The House Oversight Committee continues its investigation into Epstein's criminal enterprise. Chairman Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., told MSNow that the panel has referred two names to the Department of Justice, though he didn't identify them. The committee is scheduled to interview Microsoft founder Bill Gates on Wednesday.
Groff's testimony comes amid ongoing scrutiny and legal actions related to Epstein's case. The Justice Department has faced criticism for redaction errors in released documents that exposed the identities of victims, leading to harassment and threats. Despite these challenges, survivors continue to push for accountability and justice.
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