In a closed-door deposition with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Darren Indyke, the lawyer and co-executor of Jeffrey Epstein's estate, staunchly denied any knowledge or involvement in Epstein's criminal activities. The testimony, part of a broader inquiry into Epstein's network and the potential culpability of his associates, was aimed at ascertaining the level of awareness and participation others may have had in the disgraced financier’s actions.

Indyke, who provided a copy of his prepared remarks to POLITICO, emphasized his professional relationship with Epstein, asserting it was purely legal and not social. “Let me be clear: I had no knowledge whatsoever of Jeffrey Epstein’s wrongdoings,” Indyke claimed, highlighting that no allegations have been directly made against him personally regarding the sexual abuse scandal.

His role, according to the statement, was confined to providing corporate, transactional, and general legal services to Epstein and his companies. Despite the extensive list of lawyers Epstein consulted, which included notable figures like Kenneth Starr, Indyke described his interactions as strictly business-related.

The deposition comes at a time when the Justice Department and legislators are under increasing pressure to hold accountable those who might have been complicit in Epstein's trafficking operations. So far, Ghislaine Maxwell remains the only person convicted in relation to Epstein’s trafficking efforts and is currently serving a 20-year sentence.

The inquiry has also seen testimonies from other significant figures in Epstein’s circle, including former Victoria’s Secret CEO Les Wexner and Richard Kahn, another co-executor of Epstein’s estate. Unlike Maxwell, who invoked her Fifth Amendment right in her deposition, Indyke chose to confront the allegations head-on.

In addition to denying knowledge of Epstein's criminal behavior, Indyke also refuted claims involving his participation in arranging "sham marriages" for women connected to Epstein, an accusation made by the government of the U.S. Virgin Islands in a court complaint. He recounted how Epstein appeared "extremely contrite" following his 2008 sex crime conviction and expressed his belief in Epstein’s claim of ignorance regarding the age of a minor involved.

As the investigation progresses, House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) has increased efforts to shed light on the Epstein saga, including subpoenaing Attorney General Pam Bondi to discuss her handling of the Epstein files. The committee's pursuit of answers continues to unravel the complexities surrounding Epstein's network and the extent of its reach.