🚨NEW: The House released former AG Bill Barr's deposition on Epstein today. I read through it as quickly as I could. Here are the highlights, in order of significance imo -- starting with Barr admitting that Epstein's 2008 plea deal was unlike anything he's ever seen before!
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When asked whether he discussed the Epstein/Maxwell case, Barr said it was largely handled by the SDNY. However, one time he discussed it was when she disappeared! I remember public reports about her disappearing, but this is the 1st time I've seen that gov't couldn't find her.
Barr explains why he didn't think Epstein killed himself -- totally ignoring the question about private examiner Dr. Baden's findings that the broken neck bones indicated foul play
The only 2 legislators asking questions were James Comer and ... Jasmine Crockett. The staffers were asking questions too
This was the only time Barr was asked about his father hiring Epstein as a teacher in the 70s. Barr said "it's not pertinent at all."
When asked about Epstein's intelligence ties, Barr predictably denied him. He did say "maybe" Epstein talked to intelligence like many other businessmen who travel internationally have been known to do.
Again, Barr largely pled ignorance. He told the House they would need to talk to former SDNY attorney Geoff Berman. The House has not subpoenaed that guy. Sad!
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