Epstein’s longtime assistant tells Oversight committee ‘nobody ever sounded like they were underage’ in closed-door interview (opens original article in a new tab)

A former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein denied knowing about his abuse of minors during a congressional interview, stating she never sensed anyone was underage and claimed Epstein manipulated her.

• Lesley Groff, Epstein's former assistant, denied scheduling appointments with underage individuals during a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee.
• Groff claimed she never believed any of the people she contacted for Epstein were minors, stating 'nobody ever sounded like they were underage.'
• Groff testified that Epstein manipulated her into continuing work for him after his 2008 arrest by lying about the charges against him.