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Survivors Demand Criminal Probe After Groff’s False Testimony

7/10/2026

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Survivors say Lesley Groff’s testimony is false and demand criminal sanctions.
Groff testified before the House Oversight Committee that she never met the girls or knew their ages, prompting a transcript review.
Democratic committee members said Groff’s testimony conflicts with survivor accounts and urged a criminal investigation.
Survivors said Groff gave cash envelopes, handled passport data, and was listed as a potential co-conspirator in a 2008 non-prosecution agreement, remaining uncharged.

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Story summary

Survivors say Lesley Groff’s testimony is false and demand criminal sanctions.
Groff testified before the House Oversight Committee that she never met the girls or knew their ages, prompting a transcript review.
Democratic committee members said Groff’s testimony conflicts with survivor accounts and urged a criminal investigation.
Survivors said Groff gave cash envelopes, handled passport data, and was listed as a potential co-conspirator in a 2008 non-prosecution agreement, remaining uncharged.