Richard Kahn, the former accountant for Jeffrey Epstein and executor of his estate, testified before House lawmakers in a closed-door deposition on Wednesday, providing new details about the disgraced financier's wealth and business connections.
Kahn told the House Oversight Committee that he had not personally witnessed Epstein's sexual abuse but offered insights into how Epstein amassed his fortune over two decades. Representative James Comer, the Republican chair, said Kahn believed Epstein made his money as a tax advisor and financial planner. Lawmakers argued that understanding Epstein's finances could explain how he evaded justice for years while trafficking underage girls.
Representative James Walkinshaw, a Democrat from Virginia, stated that Kahn's management of Epstein's money, including payments to victims, was integral to the sex trafficking ring. Kahn reportedly could not recall details of some transactions and communications. He has maintained he was unaware of the abuse.
Comer confirmed that Epstein received significant funds from individuals including Les Wexner, Glenn Dubin, Steven Sinofsky, Leon Black, and the Rothschild family, none of whom have been accused of wrongdoing. Democrats called for scrutiny of all Epstein associates. Wexner was deposed last month, and Comer has requested interviews with others.
Democratic Representative Suhas Subramanyam noted that Kahn revealed financial ties between Epstein and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who has not been accused of wrongdoing and expressed regret over their friendship. Comer also said the committee reviewed over 40,000 documents from JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank, revealing Epstein was linked to at least 64 business entities.
Regarding President Donald Trump, Comer stated that Kahn had never seen any financial transactions between Epstein and Trump, and that Kahn was the latest witness to testify they had not seen Trump engage in wrongdoing with Epstein. Comer emphasised the investigation aims to uncover truth and government failures.
