The man holding the keys to Epstein’s billions just hit a ‘perjury’ brick wall and the evidence against him is mounting

Darren Indyke, the lawyer and co-executor for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, just found himself in hot water during a closed-door deposition with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, facing accusations of perjury from lawmakers. This intense questioning comes as pressure continues to build on the Justice Department and Congress to hold others accountable for their roles in Epstein’s horrific scheme.

Per Politico, Indyke maintained a defensive stance throughout the deposition. “Let me be clear: I had no knowledge whatsoever of Jeffrey Epstein’s wrongdoings,” Indyke stated in his prepared remarks, emphasizing that his lack of involvement in misconduct is a matter of record. He also noted that no woman has ever accused him of abuse or claimed to have reported any allegations of abuse to him.

He explained his relationship with Epstein was strictly professional, not social, and that he was just one of many lawyers Epstein consulted, a list that even included Kenneth Starr. “My primary role was to provide corporate, transactional and general legal services to Mr. Epstein and his companies, and I did so,” Indyke said. He also highlighted his cooperation with the Justice Department and his role in founding the Epstein Victims’ Compensation Program.

One right doesn’t cancel out a potential wrong

However, lawmakers on the committee weren’t buying it. They painted Indyke as a central figure in Epstein’s inner circle, suggesting he acted as a fixer and aided in his crimes. Rep. David Min (D-Calif.) found the idea that Indyke was unaware of Epstein’s criminal activities utterly unbelievable. “I think he, again, is perjuring himself,” Min said, adding that if he were advising Indyke, he would tell him to invoke his Fifth Amendment.

This deposition is the latest in a series of closed-door sessions the Oversight committee has held with individuals connected to Epstein. House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) has also subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about her handling of the Epstein files, which she is refusing to cooperate with. It’s worth remembering that Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate, invoked her Fifth Amendment right when questioned. 

Indyke described Epstein as being “extremely contrite” after his 2008 sex crime conviction, and claimed he believed Epstein when he said he didn’t know a woman was a minor. “That I did not know what my client did in his private life may be difficult for some to believe, but it is true,” Indyke maintained.

The Oversight panel has already gotten a lot of material from the Epstein estate, including the infamous birthday book, which reportedly contained a note from President Trump to Epstein with a crude drawing. However, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) insists the estate still needs to provide a host of additional materials it’s obligated to turn over under the subpoena. 

Chairman Comer, on the other hand, disagreed with Garcia’s assessment. He stated that the only outstanding material overlapped with other documents that have been, or will be, produced by other subpoenas.