Former Epstein assistant to appear before House committee
Sarah Kellen, a former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding the federal government's investigations into Epstein. Kellen has alleged that she was a victim of Epstein's sexual abuse and has never been charged with any crimes despite being a subject of investigations. The committee's inquiry is ongoing, with other notable witnesses expected to appear in the coming months.
- ▪Sarah Kellen will participate in a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee.
- ▪She has alleged that Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused her for years.
- ▪Kellen has not been charged with any crimes, partly due to her claims of being a victim of Epstein's abuse.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onFormer Epstein assistant to appear before House committeeSarah Kellen alleges that Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused her for years.ByJames HillMay 21, 2026, 5:01 AM2:26Undated pictures of Jeffrey Epstein provided by the US Department of Justice, January 30, 2026.Martin Bureau/AFP via Getty ImagesThe House Oversight Committee on Thursday is scheduled to conduct a closed-door interview with Sarah Kellen, a former personal assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, as part of the panel's ongoing inquiry into the federal government's handling of investigations into the late sex offender.Kellen, 46, was previously a…
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