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House Oversight Holds First Oath-Bound Epstein Survivor Testimony

5/12/2026

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House Oversight Committee held a minority-party “shadow hearing” in Palm Beach County on May 12 2026, the first oath-bound testimony by Epstein survivors.
Ranking Democrat Rep. Robert Garcia scheduled the hearing for 10 a.m. with survivor and expert testimony.
Survivor Marina Lacerda said Congress wants to help but expects criminal action to stall under President Donald Trump’s administration.
A press conference will follow, with Democratic Florida lawmakers expected to attend.

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House Oversight Committee held a minority-party “shadow hearing” in Palm Beach County on May 12 2026, the first oath-bound testimony by Epstein survivors.
Ranking Democrat Rep. Robert Garcia scheduled the hearing for 10 a.m. with survivor and expert testimony.
Survivor Marina Lacerda said Congress wants to help but expects criminal action to stall under President Donald Trump’s administration.
A press conference will follow, with Democratic Florida lawmakers expected to attend.