Alan Dershowitz, the prominent defense lawyer who represented Jeffrey Epstein, said Wednesday he would insist on complete openness if he testifies before the House Oversight Committee. Speaking to NewsNation, Dershowitz characterized the prospect of appearing before the panel as something he welcomes, provided the session is recorded, conducted under oath, and accessible to the public.
Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) indicated earlier that he wants Dershowitz and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to testify as part of the panel's investigation into Epstein's network. Comer made the remarks ahead of a voluntary interview with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who has faced scrutiny over his past ties to the convicted sex offender.
Dershowitz said he had not received a formal request and learned of Comer's interest through media reports. He emphasized that he is eager to participate. “I want complete transparency,” he said, adding that he would not invoke any privileges to avoid answering questions. He also noted that he had volunteered to testify in recent months.
The lawyer, who helped secure Epstein's controversial 2008 plea deal, defended his role in the case. “I’m very proud of my role in representing Epstein. I’m prepared to testify about everything,” Dershowitz said. He said he would discuss his interactions with Epstein's former assistant Lesley Groff, which he described as limited to arranging travel for lawyers around 2006. He also offered to address Epstein's relationship with billionaire Les Wexner.
Dershowitz has faced accusations from Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, who claimed Epstein trafficked her to Dershowitz. He has consistently denied the allegations, and Giuffre later recanted them as part of a settlement. Dershowitz reiterated Wednesday that he has done nothing wrong.
Comer said his decision to seek Dershowitz's testimony stems from Groff's interview and a subsequent meeting with several Epstein survivors. “We will have questions for him. We’re going to give him an opportunity to come in and answer several questions that arose yesterday based on Ms. Groff’s testimony and some things that some of the Epstein survivors said,” Comer told reporters.
The Oversight Committee has already interviewed a range of figures, including former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as part of its broad probe. Comer also wants Blanche to appear in July, though the timing depends on Blanche's confirmation schedule to become attorney general.
The push for Dershowitz and Blanche follows a four-hour interview with former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who refused to answer questions about her conversations with the White House. That session, which yielded a transcript showing repeated deflections, has fueled Democratic demands for subpoenas targeting Blanche and other officials.
Dershowitz's call for a fully public hearing aligns with his longstanding stance. He said he hopes investigators have video from Epstein's properties, including bedrooms, and that he is willing to testify truthfully about all aspects of the case. “I have nothing to hide,” he said.
