Lesley Groff testifies on Epstein

Litigation involving Jeffrey Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein's longtime executive assistant, testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee, denying any knowledge of Epstein's sex crimes. She described Epstein as a master manipulator who kept his illicit activities secret from her, claiming she believed the massage appointments she scheduled for him with young women and girls were with legitimate massage therapists. Groff's testimony is part of an ongoing congressional investigation into Epstein's criminal enterprise. Survivors, including Sharlene Rochard, expressed skepticism about Groff's claims of ignorance. The United States — United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led by James Comey, considers Groff's information valuable and has referred names to the United States — United States Department of Justice for potential accountability. Groff worked for Epstein from 2001 and was listed as a potential co-conspirator in a 2008 non-prosecution agreement, though her lawyers stated in 2021 she would not be charged.