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Lutnick described interactions with Epstein as minimal and inconsequential
The House Oversight Committee released a transcript of Howard Lutnick's testimony regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick stated he was largely unaware of Epstein's background. (sources: abcnews, cbsnews, pbs, theguardian)
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Howard Lutnick testified that he had three brief interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, which he characterized as 'meaningless and inconsequential.' He also stated he was unaware of Epstein's status as a registered sex offender for many years.
- Lutnick described his meetings with Epstein as minimal and unimportant.
- He testified that he did not know Epstein was a registered sex offender until recently.
- The testimony was part of a closed-door deposition released by the House Oversight Committee.
Why it matters
The testimony sheds light on the nature of Lutnick's relationship with Epstein amid ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's connections.
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abcnewsLutnick said interactions with Epstein 'meaningless and inconsequential': TranscriptcbsnewsLutnick testified he knew little about Epstein, his next-door neighborpbsRead the full transcript of Howard Lutnick's testimony about Jeffrey EpsteintheguardianHoward Lutnick said he had three ‘meaningless and inconsequential’ meetings with Epstein