House Republicans seek DOJ probe of abuse allegations raised by Epstein’s assistant House Republicans have requested the Justice Department investigate allegations of abuse made by Jeffrey Epstein’s former assistant, Sarah Kellen, against former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine and celebrity hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai. Kellen provided testimony to the House Oversight Committee detailing the alleged abuse, which occurred while she worked for Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Fekkai has denied the allegations, stating he never abused anyone or participated in illegal behavior.

• House Republicans, led by Chairman James Comer, have asked the Justice Department to investigate abuse allegations made by Jeffrey Epstein’s former assistant, Sarah Kellen.
• Kellen testified before the House Oversight Committee that she was abused by former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine and celebrity hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai.
• The lawmakers urged the DOJ to use all available tools, including immunity, to investigate these claims and any other criminal conduct by Levine and Fekkai.
• Frédéric Fekkai has denied the allegations through a spokesperson, stating he never abused anyone or participated in illegal behavior.
• Kellen’s testimony is considered the most substantive to date in the committee’s wide-ranging investigation into the handling of the Epstein and Maxwell cases.
• The committee is also examining why Kellen was not contacted by law enforcement prior to Epstein’s arrest in 2019.