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First set of papers from the Epstein estate delivered to congressional committee

Committee Receives First Epstein Estate Documents, Attorney Confirms to CNN

First set of papers from Epstein's estate handed over to House committee
First set of papers from Epstein's estate handed over to House committee

First set of papers from the Epstein estate delivered to congressional committee

House Oversight Committee Continues Investigation into Epstein Case

The House Oversight Committee is delving deeper into the case of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with a bipartisan group of staffers scheduled to travel to New York City later this week. The visit is part of an ongoing investigation, which has seen the committee receive a collection of letters known as Epstein's "birthday book," and documents from the estate of the deceased financier.

In a recent development, the estate of Epstein has transmitted documents to the House Oversight Committee, as agreed. The exact new information contained in these documents is not immediately clear. However, it is expected that staffers will meet with lawyers representing the estate and view unredacted documents related to the investigation.

The committee has previously released tens of thousands of pages of documents of Epstein files turned over to the panel by the Justice Department. Yet, Democrats on the panel criticized the previous document production, stating it contained little new information.

One of the intriguing finds from the newly received documents is Epstein's birthday book, which reportedly includes a note bearing President Donald Trump's name. President Trump has denied writing a letter for Epstein's so-called birthday book and has sued The Wall Street Journal for defamation.

The Co-Executors will continue to produce documents on a rolling basis, responsive to the Committee's subpoena. The committee had previously subpoenaed the Epstein estate for documents as part of its probe.

The investigation into the Epstein case is part of a bipartisan push for more transparency and the release of more information. Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight panel, posted that the committee received Epstein's birthday book. The Co-Executors are not explicitly named in the provided search results.

The meeting in New York City is not the first time the committee has delved into the Epstein case. The House Oversight Committee has been investigating the case since its inception, and the ongoing investigation is a testament to the committee's commitment to seeking justice and uncovering the truth.

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