Republicans urge investigation into two men accused of abuse by Epstein assistant
Republican lawmakers have formally requested the Department of Justice to investigate Frédéric Fekkai and former Miami Beach mayor Philip Levine, following sexual assault allegations made by Jeffrey Epstein's former assistant, Sarah Kellen. Kellen's testimony, given during a closed-door congressional interview, is part of an ongoing House oversight committee investigation into Epstein.
Why it matters
This development expands the scope of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, potentially implicating new high-profile individuals and highlighting ongoing efforts to uncover the full extent of his network and associated crimes.
Jeffrey Epstein's former assistant Sarah Kellen arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House oversight committee in Washington last month. Photograph: Andrew Harnik/Getty View image in fullscreen Jeffrey Epstein's former assistant Sarah Kellen arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House oversight committee in Washington last month. Photograph: Andrew Harnik/Getty Jeffrey Epstein Republicans urge investigation into two men accused of abuse by Epstein assistant Hair stylist Frédéric Fekkai and ex-Miami Beach mayor Philip Levine accused in new testimony, lawmakers reveal
The article reports on a request made by Republican lawmakers and the allegations themselves, without endorsing or refuting them. It maintains a journalistic distance.
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