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AZJonnie

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8. The GQP Congress is bringing 2016 USAG Loretta Lynch up before them in their upcoming Epstein hearings

Sat Jan 31, 2026, 06:32 PM

Jan 31

I appreciate Ruben's point, and he's right, but OTOH the fact it happened on Obama's watch is not the best look.

I'll also add that assistants to Epstein in that era are quite well known, they all have specific immunity for any wrong-doing during that time (per the infamous 2008 NPA, which named the four of them). There are no "mystery" female assistants that worked for him from 1990-2000.

I'll also add that the Biden administration happened after 2016, which means Garland will also be asked regarding what HE did when it's his turn before the committee.

I hope Ms. Lynch is well prepared for questions about this witness statement, cause she could be backed into a corner with pretty poor optics, and the GQP are lying in wait to do so. I'll leave it at that.

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Ruben Gallego on Epstein witness: "This is sworn testimony under oath. The DOJ needs to answer for it." [View all] red dog 1 Jan 31 OP

A pedophile and a possible murderer UpInArms Jan 31 #1

He is complicit. sheshe2 Jan 31 #3

I don't have information on the little boys and girls, but MLWR Jan 31 #11

Makes you wonder PuraVidaDreamin Jan 31 #15

Well with access to the Epstein files..DOJ can blackmail BattleRow Feb 1 #49

The most serious presidential criminal scandal in U.S. history, and the DOJ is pretending it never happened. sop Jan 31 #2

They believe they are "his" attorneys UpInArms Jan 31 #5

And so is Congress and most of the press. Bluetus Jan 31 #7

It seemed like everyone with any power was terrified to look slightlv Jan 31 #25

It should be shouted from the rooftops that con-servative starts with a CON. BattleRow Feb 1 #50

Because the DOJ/FBI was Trumpland, as an article circa 2016 put it. W_HAMILTON Jan 31 #36

Truth. And let us remember that EVERY FBI director has been a Republican Bluetus Jan 31 #38

So, so true. BadgerMom Feb 1 #41

Some Democrats don't seem to understand that elections ... Bluetus Feb 1 #45

Great ideas. BadgerMom Feb 1 #46

Co-signed by me also. calimary Feb 1 #57

Fish rots from the head.... BattleRow Feb 1 #59

Even more reason to stop letting Republicans stay over as FBI heads when Democrats win the White House. W_HAMILTON Feb 1 #61

It may be the most serious criminal enterprise anywhere, EVER. Joinfortmill Feb 1 #52

May I remind everyone, Merrick Garland had these files for 1461 days Bluetus Jan 31 #4

I've seen it mentioned. But you bring up several interesting points. littlemissmartypants Jan 31 #10

The reason is that none of this is credible, just like several other.... reACTIONary Jan 31 #18

Are you saying that the sworn testimony is not credible? Bluetus Jan 31 #30

Yes, I am saying that the sworen testimony is not credible.... reACTIONary Jan 31 #32

I agree and I appreciate that you try to keep DU honest. I'm waiting to see if there is more. nt Blasphemer Jan 31 #33

And what is your basis for making this determination? Bluetus Jan 31 #34

It can't be prosecuted... reACTIONary Jan 31 #35

I can see you are one who was perfectly satisfied with Garland's proud recod of service. Bluetus Jan 31 #37

It is a fundimental injustice... reACTIONary Feb 1 #39

For the Felon, Justice and rule of law do not apply or haven't you heard the Supreme Court. Buddyzbuddy Feb 2 #64

So, you want to... reACTIONary Feb 2 #66

The Republican party has been running interference Buddyzbuddy Feb 2 #72

So you're mad as hell... reACTIONary Feb 2 #74

I never saw Epstein rape any of his victims but Buddyzbuddy Feb 3 #75

To be clear, you're saying there's no evidence because a woman's word is worthless? questionseverything Feb 1 #42

So the testimony of dozens of women is not credible to you? AllyCat Feb 1 #44

We are discussing one particular piece of sworn testimony, not.... reACTIONary Feb 1 #47

Unless they are men. White men. Their sworn testimony and AllyCat Feb 1 #48

So the FBI should have been sent after Hillary Clinton and Comet Pizza? EdmondDantes_ Feb 1 #56

Hold that statement. We'll circle back and revisit it when more files drop. It's gonna get a LOT worse. Joinfortmill Feb 1 #54

While we're reminding people, the DOJ/FBI was/is"Trumpland" and the FBI Director has been a Republican. W_HAMILTON Feb 1 #53

Here is the list of every FBI director since the beginning. Bluetus Feb 1 #58

Agree. It stinks to high heaven. bamagal62 Feb 3 #76

This is not new. I read this months ago... Grins Jan 31 #6

The GQP Congress is bringing 2016 USAG Loretta Lynch up before them in their upcoming Epstein hearings AZJonnie Jan 31 #8

This is a from a party planner that worked for Epstein in regard to the Katie Johnson filing chowder66 Jan 31 #9

Katie likely withdrew her lawsuit due to threats by Trump/Epstein that if she ever told, she & her family would die. red dog 1 Jan 31 #14

Or the lawsuit was withdrawn because it was BS from the start. Wiz Imp Jan 31 #24

"Or the lawsuit was withdrawn because it was BS from the start. Both are equally likely."?? red dog 1 Feb 1 #60

A sworn affidavit isn't worth much especially in civil cases EdmondDantes_ Feb 2 #65

"The Katie Johnson story is almost certainly past the statute of limitations so a sworn affidavit is exceedingly red dog 1 Feb 2 #67

That's for a civil suit, not a criminal prosecution. EdmondDantes_ Feb 2 #70

My reply was about the statute of limitations for a civil suit. red dog 1 Feb 2 #71

That's not helping the matter EdmondDantes_ Feb 2 #73

OMG somaticexperiencing Jan 31 #12

The affidavit is dated 2016 - where has it been all this time? FakeNoose Jan 31 #13

I guarantee that the right wing media will blame Biden for this. progressoid Jan 31 #16

It's been all over the internet for the past 10 years. Wiz Imp Jan 31 #22

And what about the 12 year old that "disappeared" progressoid Jan 31 #17

What 12 year old that disappeared? Wiz Imp Jan 31 #23

From the deposition. progressoid Jan 31 #26

Thank you! Wiz Imp Jan 31 #28

What about all the little girls and boys marched out in the dead of night slightlv Jan 31 #27

Does anyone think this will bother.... SergeStorms Jan 31 #19

Kick dalton99a Jan 31 #20

Everybody since Monica knows to keep the dress dickthegrouch Jan 31 #21

The other 12 year old girl was named Maria, gab13by13 Jan 31 #29

Somebody here is trying hard to discredit this Buddyzbuddy Jan 31 #31

It'a all gonna come out. All. Of. It. I'm not sure how, but it will all come out. Joinfortmill Feb 1 #55

I agree. red dog 1 Feb 2 #69

Which proves they used threats as intimidation. malthaussen Feb 1 #40

What about Ghislane Maxwell's new statement neohippie Feb 1 #43

And, that may not be the worst of it. Get ready 'cause one way or the otherr, the files will be released. Joinfortmill Feb 1 #51

Not to be overly picky, but DFW Feb 1 #62

Thanks for that correction. red dog 1 Feb 2 #68

K&R UTUSN Feb 1 #63