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Lesley Groff Testifies Before House Oversight Committee on Jeffrey Epstein Operations
6/9/2026, 10:07:48 PM
Testimony Before the Oversight Committee
On June 9 2026, former executive assistant Lesley Groff appeared in a closed-door, transcribed interview before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Chair James Comer said Groff holds “very valuable” information about Jeffrey Epstein’s network.
Role and Legal Status
Groff joined Epstein in 2001, handling his calendar, travel, and daily massage appointments. Epstein once called his assistants “an extension of my brain.” A 2008 non-prosecution agreement listed her among four potential co-conspirators, granting her immunity from criminal prosecution.
Timeline Highlights
- 2001 – Hired as executive secretary.
- 2008 – Named in non-prosecution agreement.
- July 2019 – Epstein arrested; Groff resigned.
- June 2026 – Testifies before the committee.
Key Figures and Data
Groff’s name appears in over 160,000 DOJ documents and she was one of four women listed as potential co-conspirators in 2008. The committee has conducted 14 interviews, including former President Bill Clinton.
Official Statements
James Comer said Groff’s testimony is “very valuable.” Rep. Robert Garcia called her “central to Epstein’s organization.” Groff’s lawyer Michael Bachner said she “never knowingly booked travel for anyone under 18” and “has no knowledge of illegal activity.” The Department of Justice confirmed in 2021 that no charges will be filed.
Criticism and Opposition
Survivor advocate Sharlene Rochard said, “One of the hardest parts for survivors is hearing the people closest to Epstein claim they saw nothing.” Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) called Groff’s denial “hard to believe.”
Conflicting Accounts and Gaps
Groff says massage appointments were “normal” and she “didn’t know anything illegal.” Survivors recall she scheduled those massages and assert she “knew the appointments were sexual.” No criminal indictment has been issued and civil suits were dismissed, leaving her awareness unresolved.
Verbatim Quotes
- “One of the hardest parts for survivors is hearing the people who were closest to Epstein claim they saw nothing,” — Sharlene Rochard, survivor advocate
- “anything that had to do with Jeffrey Epstein, we had to go through Lesley Groff” — Marina Lacerda, survivor
- “She will argue that she didn't know anything, but I find that to be hard to believe,” — Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA)
- “really central to Epstein’s organization, we want to know what she saw” — Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA)
What’s Next
The committee plans a follow-up subpoena for additional records and may schedule a second interview if gaps persist. DOJ officials indicate a review of the 2008 non-prosecution agreement is ongoing, and several lawmakers are pushing for tighter oversight of private aides in high-profile investigations.
