Newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate indicate that Stacey Plaskett, the Democratic nonvoting delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands, appears to have exchanged text messages with the sex offender during Michael Cohen’s 2019 House Oversight Committee testimony.
The Washington Post first reported on the messages Friday.
Why It Matters
These revelations shed new light on Epstein’s alleged far-reaching ties and potential extent of his influence over politicians, raising questions on transparency, political relationships and oversight at the highest levels of government.
The findings arrive as the House of Representatives considers bipartisan efforts to release all files related to Epstein, underscoring renewed scrutiny of his interactions with powerful officials.
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The Washington Post first reported on the messages Friday.
Why It Matters
These revelations shed new light on Epstein’s alleged far-reaching ties and potential extent of his influence over politicians, raising questions on transparency, political relationships and oversight at the highest levels of government.
The findings arrive as the House of Representatives considers bipartisan efforts to release all files related to Epstein, underscoring renewed scrutiny of his interactions with powerful officials.
Epstein helped Democratic lawmaker by text during Michael Cohen testimony
Epstein’s newly released texts appear to show he messaged Del. Stacey Plaskett during Michael Cohen’s 2019 testimony.