Key facts
- House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer is seeking testimony from attorney Alan Dershowitz.
- The testimony is part of the committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
- Comer's decision was influenced by testimony from Epstein's former assistant Lesley Groff and Epstein survivors.
- Dershowitz previously represented Epstein and was part of his 2008 plea deal negotiations.
- Dershowitz has stated he volunteered to testify and wishes for the interview to be public and under oath.
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer announced that the panel will seek testimony from attorney Alan Dershowitz as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Comer stated that the decision was prompted by the testimony of Lesley Groff, Epstein's former assistant, and discussions with Epstein survivors.
Dershowitz, who previously represented Epstein and was part of his legal team that negotiated a 2008 plea deal, said he had volunteered to testify. He expressed a desire for the interview to be videotaped, under oath, and public, stating he wants the truth to emerge. A spokesperson for Comer's office confirmed that the committee will interview anyone with relevant information regarding the Epstein and Maxwell cases, noting that Groff and survivors had suggested Dershowitz should be interviewed.