Sarah Kellen gives three new names to Congress; plans tell-all book; House issues criminal referrals
Key Questions
What new information did Sarah Kellen provide to Congress?
Kellen gave three new names not yet public, detailed her grooming and abuse by Epstein and Maxwell over a decade, and described interactions with figures like Fidel Castro and Princess Beatrice. The committee chair called it the most substantive interview.
What criminal referrals did the House Oversight Committee issue based on Kellen's testimony?
The committee referred Levine and Fekkai to the DOJ for investigation, citing Kellen's abuse allegations against them and Demarchelier. Republicans urged formal probes into these associates.
Is Sarah Kellen planning a tell-all book?
Yes, Kellen is reportedly planning a memoir and holding information as leverage. This follows her detailed testimony on unpaid work and violent abuse by Epstein.
What specific allegations did Kellen make against Epstein associates?
Kellen alleged abuse by Fekkai and Levine, confirmed her own abuse, and described being groomed and manipulated for years. Lawmakers recommended DOJ investigation into these two men.
How has Sarah Kellen's testimony impacted the Epstein investigation?
It provided fresh leads beyond document releases and prompted the first criminal referrals from the House committee. This could crack the case open according to lawmakers.
What did Kellen say about her own experiences with Epstein?
She described being groomed, unpaid, and violently abused for over a decade while meeting high-profile figures. Her account pushed back on some conspiracy theories.
Which lawmakers are involved in following up on Kellen's testimony?
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer led calls for DOJ investigation into Levine and Fekkai. GOP lawmakers formally recommended probes into the alleged abusers.
What is the status of the investigation following Kellen's interview?
The matter is developing with criminal referrals issued and new names provided. Kellen's testimony is seen as a key development in ongoing efforts.
Kellen provided three new names (not public). House Oversight issued first criminal referrals naming Levine and Fekkai. Kellen detailed abuse, forced to undress on Skype, named Fekkai as groomer. She is planning a tell-all memoir.