Epstein's Former Lawyer Darren Indyke Tells House Panel He Had No Knowledge Of Crimes

Darren Indyke, Jeffrey Epstein's longtime lawyer and estate executor, testified before the House Oversight Committee on March 19, 2026, claiming he had 'no knowledge whatsoever' of Epstein's crimes.

“Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime employee and attorney Darren Indyke testified to lawmakers on Thursday that he “had no knowledge whatsoever” of the convicted sex offender’s wrongdoing and rejected “any suggestion” he assisted or facilitated his former boss’ crimes, according to a copy of his opening statement”

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As Epstein's closest associate dating back to the 1990s, Indyke was deeply involved in assembling Epstein's complex web of businesses, properties, and legal teams for civil and criminal matters.

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The closed-door deposition lasted approximately eight hours, with Indyke describing his role as consulting on 'entirely legitimate purposes' and maintaining that he did not socialize with Epstein despite being 'one of many attorneys whom Mr. Epstein regularly consulted.'

His testimony came as part of the committee's ongoing investigation into Epstein's network and the enablers who facilitated his abuse for decades.

During his testimony, Indyke emphatically denied any involvement in or knowledge of Epstein's abuse activities, stating 'Had I known that he was abusing or trafficking women, I would have quit working for him at once and severed all ties to him.'

He maintained that 'The truth is I did not know what Mr. Epstein did after hours, behind closed doors, and in places where I was not present.'

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Indyke also addressed specific allegations against him, claiming that accusations he facilitated sham marriages between foreign-born victims and Americans were '100% untrue,' asserting he 'did not arrange, assist or facilitate any marriages between acquaintances of Mr. Epstein, nor was I aware in advance that such marriages took place.'

He further claimed that 'Not a single woman has ever accused me of committing sexual abuse or witnessing sexual abuse, nor claimed at any time that she or anyone else reported to me any allegation of Mr. Epstein's abuse.'

Lawmakers and critics expressed strong skepticism toward Indyke's claims of ignorance.

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Democratic Rep. Dave Min, a lawyer and former law professor, stated 'It's just not credible to claim that you had no knowledge of what was happening' and suggested Indyke 'may have perjured himself in his deposition.'

The congressman further remarked, 'I'm very surprised that he did not take the Fifth Amendment. I think it's very likely he perjured himself over and over and over again.'

An attorney representing some of Epstein's victims also criticized Indyke's testimony, stating 'Darren Indyke's claimed ignorance of Jeffrey Epstein's widespread abuse of women and girls is deeply troubling, especially given his role as Epstein's longtime attorney.'

This critic added that 'His testimony only underscores how much still remains hidden about the vast network of enablers that allowed these crimes to persist for decades.'

Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton called for President Trump to testify under oath, saying the committee should demand 'President Trump sit for questions under oath as should others who are prominently featured in the files.'

Indyke's testimony comes amid ongoing legal proceedings and investigations into his role in Epstein's operations.

He and fellow estate executor Richard Kahn, who testified on March 11 that he 'was not aware of the nature or extent of Epstein's abuse of so many women until after Epstein's death,' appear on paperwork for dozens of interconnected companies that facilitated payments to survivors of Epstein's abuse.

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Both men have faced lawsuits alleging their involvement in facilitating Epstein's crimes.

Indyke and Kahn recently settled a lawsuit accusing them of facilitating sham marriages in which foreign-born victims married Americans whom Epstein abused, for immigration purposes.

The Justice Department's Epstein files show 'a sophisticated network of businesses tied to Epstein,' and while the committee has heard from prominent names, few were as close to Epstein as Indyke, who served as his attorney for over two decades and was involved in managing the complex legal and business infrastructure that enabled Epstein's activities.

The House Oversight Committee's investigation continues to shed light on Epstein's network and the various figures who enabled his crimes for decades.

“Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime employee and attorney Darren Indyke testified to lawmakers on Thursday that he “had no knowledge whatsoever” of the convicted sex offender’s wrongdoing and rejected “any suggestion” he assisted or facilitated his former boss’ crimes, according to a copy of his opening statement”

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Indyke's testimony follows that of several other high-profile individuals connected to Epstein, including convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell, who invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer questions during a virtual appearance before the committee.

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Former President Bill Clinton also testified on Feb. 27, denying any knowledge of Epstein's crimes.

The investigation has revealed the complex web of legal, financial, and personal relationships that surrounded Epstein, with prosecutors examining how his associates may have facilitated or turned a blind eye to his abuse activities.

The committee's work aims to uncover the full extent of the network that allowed Epstein to operate with impunity for years and to identify those who may have enabled or benefited from his criminal enterprise.