Lesley Groff, a longtime aide to Jeffrey Epstein, provided three [1] previously unknown names of alleged participants in Epstein's abuse network during congressional testimony.
The disclosure represents a potential expansion of the known scope of Epstein's operations. Identifying new individuals tied to the network allows investigators to determine if other accomplices facilitated the sexual abuse of minors.
Groff testified on May 21, 2026, before the House Oversight Committee in Washington, D.C. [1]. The hearing was part of a broader congressional effort to uncover the full extent of the network Epstein used to traffic and abuse victims.
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), a member of the House Oversight Committee, and Chairman James Comer led the questioning of the former aide [1]. The committee is focusing on how the network operated, and whether other high-profile individuals provided support or protection to the operation.
Groff's testimony provided the committee with three [1] specific names that had not previously surfaced in public records or prior investigations into the case. The House Oversight Committee is now reviewing this information to determine if further subpoenas or criminal referrals are necessary.
The investigation continues to examine the systemic failures that allowed the network to persist. Committee members are seeking to establish a complete timeline of the abuse, and the identities of all participants involved in the trafficking ring.
“Lesley Groff provided three previously unknown names of alleged participants in Epstein's abuse network.”
The introduction of new names into a federal investigation suggests that the full scale of Jeffrey Epstein's network may still be undocumented. By moving beyond previously known associates, the House Oversight Committee is attempting to bridge gaps in the evidentiary record, which could lead to new legal proceedings against individuals who avoided scrutiny in earlier probes.
