Epstein Former Assistant Gives House Panel 3 New Names of Alleged Abusers

A former personal assistant to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein provided the House Oversight Committee with three new names of alleged abusers within his network during a closed-door deposition on Thursday. Committee Chairman James Comer described the information as a promising lead in the panel's ongoing investigation into Epstein's crimes and the government's handling of the case.

Sarah Kellen, who worked for Epstein for over a decade, testified that she was sexually and psychologically abused by him during that time. According to her opening remarks, the abuse occurred on average weekly and was at times violent. She described specific incidents, including being violently raped in Palm Beach, Florida, and said the abuse also took place at Epstein's New Mexico ranch, which is the subject of a separate state investigation.

Kellen portrayed herself as a victim who was manipulated, controlled, and groomed from a young age. She stated she began