Epstein Lawyer Darren Indyke Deposed by Congress, Claims No Knowledge of Crimes
House lawmakers questioned Jeffrey Epstein's longtime attorney Darren Indyke, who denied knowledge of any crimes while explaining large cash withdrawals.
Congressional Deposition Reveals New Details About Epstein's Legal Representation
House Oversight Committee lawmakers deposed Jeffrey Epstein's longtime lawyer Darren Indyke on Thursday, marking a significant development in congressional investigations into the late financier's activities. According to the BBC and multiple outlets, Indyke told Congress he had "no knowledge" of any crimes committed by his former client.
During the deposition, Business Insider reported that Indyke provided explanations for Epstein's large cash withdrawals, claiming his client had "trouble getting a credit card." This detail adds to the ongoing questions about Epstein's financial operations and banking relationships that have been documented in the archive's financial records.
The congressional hearing occurred amid broader tensions over document releases. MSN reported that Democrats walked out of a meeting with Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi regarding Epstein files, while MS NOW noted Bondi's statement that she "will follow the law" regarding a House subpoena for file releases. Ranking Member Robert Garcia issued a statement on the deposition, though specific details of his comments were not fully detailed in the available reports.
Meanwhile, Vanity Fair published new reporting on "Jeffrey Epstein's Lasting Grip on the Gates Foundation," suggesting continued revelations about the financier's influence on major institutions. However, Ms. Magazine noted that recent document releases have not sparked the Wall Street accountability moment that some observers expected, indicating the ongoing challenge of translating document revelations into institutional consequences.