Epstein Survivors Urge Senate to Reject Todd Blanche (7/14/26)

Lesley Groff And The Transcript From Her Epstein Related Trip to Congress (Part 19) (7/14/26)

Lesley Groff told the House Oversight Committee that she worked for Jeffrey Epstein from February 2001 until July 2019 as his secretary/administrative assistant, handling scheduling, calls, travel coordination, calendars, and staff logistics. Her central position was that Epstein kept her separated from his criminal life, that she never witnessed abuse, never had a victim disclose abuse to her, and did not knowingly help Epstein or Maxwell commit crimes. She described Epstein as a “master manipulator” who lied to her and kept his “legitimate” world apart from his abuse, while acknowledging that she scheduled massage appointments when Epstein provided names and numbers, sometimes circulated calendars that included those appointments early on, and understood the massages as routine at the time. She said she did not personally meet the massage providers, did not know they were minors or young women, and assumed they were masseuses, even though members pressed her on why an extremely wealthy man would use rotating names and phone numbers instead of a professional massage service. The questioning also focused heavily on Epstein’s network and whether Groff had knowledge of powerful men being provided access to girls or young women through Epstein or Maxwell. Groff repeatedly answered no when asked whether she had arranged massages for prominent figures, knew of sexual activity involving minors or young women, or knew of anyone who knowingly facilitated Epstein’s crimes. She acknowledged scheduling or connecting Epstein with high-profile contacts, including Prince Andrew, Ehud Barak, Larry Summers, George Mitchell, John Kerry, Wesley Clark, Bill Clinton-related circles, and Donald Trump phone calls, but denied arranging Trump travel during her employment and denied knowledge of Trump-related law enforcement communications. She also said she never suspected Epstein or Maxwell of working with any intelligence service. Overall, Groff’s testimony was defensive and narrow: she admitted to being part of the machinery that kept Epstein’s calendar and contacts moving, but insisted she never saw the criminal operation underneath it and never knowingly enabled it. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source:   Lesley-Groff-Transcript.pdf [https://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lesley-Groff-Transcript.pdf]

Lesley Groff And The Transcript From Her Epstein Related Trip to Congress (Part 18) (7/14/26)

Lesley Groff told the House Oversight Committee that she worked for Jeffrey Epstein from February 2001 until July 2019 as his secretary/administrative assistant, handling scheduling, calls, travel coordination, calendars, and staff logistics. Her central position was that Epstein kept her separated from his criminal life, that she never witnessed abuse, never had a victim disclose abuse to her, and did not knowingly help Epstein or Maxwell commit crimes. She described Epstein as a “master manipulator” who lied to her and kept his “legitimate” world apart from his abuse, while acknowledging that she scheduled massage appointments when Epstein provided names and numbers, sometimes circulated calendars that included those appointments early on, and understood the massages as routine at the time. She said she did not personally meet the massage providers, did not know they were minors or young women, and assumed they were masseuses, even though members pressed her on why an extremely wealthy man would use rotating names and phone numbers instead of a professional massage service. The questioning also focused heavily on Epstein’s network and whether Groff had knowledge of powerful men being provided access to girls or young women through Epstein or Maxwell. Groff repeatedly answered no when asked whether she had arranged massages for prominent figures, knew of sexual activity involving minors or young women, or knew of anyone who knowingly facilitated Epstein’s crimes. She acknowledged scheduling or connecting Epstein with high-profile contacts, including Prince Andrew, Ehud Barak, Larry Summers, George Mitchell, John Kerry, Wesley Clark, Bill Clinton-related circles, and Donald Trump phone calls, but denied arranging Trump travel during her employment and denied knowledge of Trump-related law enforcement communications. She also said she never suspected Epstein or Maxwell of working with any intelligence service. Overall, Groff’s testimony was defensive and narrow: she admitted to being part of the machinery that kept Epstein’s calendar and contacts moving, but insisted she never saw the criminal operation underneath it and never knowingly enabled it. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source:   Lesley-Groff-Transcript.pdf [https://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lesley-Groff-Transcript.pdf]

Epstein Survivors Urge Senate to Reject Todd Blanche (7/14/26)

Jeffrey Epstein survivors are urging the Senate to reject acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department permanently, arguing that his handling of the government’s Epstein document release should disqualify him. In a video released by World Without Exploitation, the women accused Blanche of failing to protect survivors after poorly redacted records exposed names and personal information, allegedly compromising their privacy, threatening their safety and forcing some of them into unwanted public advocacy. The survivors also rejected Blanche’s claim that the released material produced no viable investigative leads, arguing that the millions of published documents contain extensive information about Epstein’s associates, facilitators and broader network that still demands serious investigation. Survivors Liz Stein and Joanna Harrison described the release as re-traumatizing and said Blanche had demonstrated little interest in pursuing meaningful justice. Stein also criticized his prison interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, questioning why the Justice Department would rely on a convicted accomplice with a long history of dishonesty, particularly before Maxwell was transferred to a lower-security facility in Texas. Senate Judiciary Democrats have invited survivor Danielle Bensky to testify after Blanche’s confirmation hearing, with Senator Dick Durbin saying her name repeatedly appeared in released records despite her efforts to have the information redacted. The survivors’ message to senators is direct: Blanche protected the system and those surrounding Epstein rather than the people harmed by his crimes, and he should not be rewarded with control of the Justice Department. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Epstein survivors release video urging Senate to block Trump’s AG pick over botched release of files | The Independent [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/todd-blanche-jeffrey-epstein-survivors-b3014468.html]

New Mexico Investigators Seek Prince Andrew’s Epstein Communications (7/14/26)

New Mexico prosecutors have issued evidence-preservation notices to more than two dozen technology, financial and travel companies as they investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch and attempt to secure the complete record of Prince Andrew’s communications with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The notices reportedly cover emails, messages, travel information and other digital records held by companies including Google, WhatsApp, Yahoo, American Express and Expedia. Investigators are particularly interested in Andrew’s reported visits to the ranch, and one source said prosecutors are seeking to preserve “every message” he exchanged with Epstein before routine data-retention policies can erase potentially relevant evidence. The renewed inquiry has included interviews with former ranch employees about visitors, daily operations and Andrew’s alleged presence at the property, including a former worker who reportedly drove him from a local airport. Andrew has not been charged with any offense connected to the investigation and continues to deny wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein’s crimes. However, the preservation orders represent a significant escalation because they are designed to lock down evidence that could help investigators reconstruct who visited Zorro Ranch, what communications took place and how Epstein’s wider network operated. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: 'Every Message They Exchanged': Ex-Prince Andrew's Communications With Epstein, Maxwell Locked Down by Prosecutors | IBTimes UK [https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/prince-andrew-epstein-investigation-1808310]

The Epstein Records and Ehud Barak’s Inner Circle (7/14/26)

Newly released Justice Department records reportedly show that former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak maintained a close, years-long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein well after Epstein’s 2008 conviction. Emails, visitor records and financial documents trace their association from roughly 2013 through 2019, including repeated stays by Barak and his wife at Epstein’s Manhattan residence, which staff allegedly referred to as “Ehud’s apartment.” The records also describe shared investments in the Israeli emergency-technology company Carbyne, funding from Epstein for Barak’s political nonprofit and private conversations in which Barak discussed Israeli politics and criticized Benjamin Netanyahu. The documents further indicate that Epstein acted as a political and financial connector for Barak, arranging introductions, following consultancy deals involving prominent international figures and assisting people within Barak’s inner circle. Israeli security personnel were reportedly placed inside Epstein’s residence to protect Barak during his visits, underscoring how closely his official status became intertwined with Epstein’s private world. Barak has said he never witnessed or participated in misconduct, has not been accused of sexual wrongdoing and acknowledges that his judgment in continuing the relationship deserves scrutiny. The disclosures nonetheless deepen questions about why Barak remained so closely connected to Epstein for years after his criminal conviction and what additional information may remain hidden in still-redacted federal records. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Ehud Barak and the Epstein Files: What the Documents Reveal [https://easternherald.com/2026/07/13/ehud-barak-epstein-files-israel-prime-minister-connections-2026/]