FBI Director Kash Patel told senators there is no credible evidence Jeffrey Epstein trafficked young women to anyone beyond himself, despite persistent public demands for full disclosure of the case files.
FBI Director Kash Patel told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday there is “no credible information” indicating Jeffrey Epstein trafficked young women to anyone other than himself. Questioned by Republican Senator John Kennedy, Patel said, “Himself. There is no credible information, none. If there were I would bring the case yesterday that he trafficked to other individuals.” Kennedy replied, “So the answer is no one?” Patel affirmed, “For the information that we have. In the case files.”
Patel explained that the available evidence stems from “limited search warrants” issued in 2006 and 2007 after a plea deal allowed Epstein to avoid broader prosecution. Senators, including Democrat Dick Durbin, pressed Patel on transparency and allegations of political interference, which he denied.
The hearing comes amid rising scrutiny of Patel’s leadership and continued calls for release of Epstein-related documents. Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking. Lawmakers vowed ongoing investigations despite Patel’s assertions.
FBI Director Kash Patel testified Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee that investigators have found “no credible information” indicating Jeffrey Epstein trafficked young women to anyone other than himself. Questioned by Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, Patel stated, “Himself. There is no credible information, none. If there were I would bring the case yesterday that he trafficked to other individuals. And the information we have, again, is limited.”
Kennedy pressed further, asking, “So the answer is no one?” Patel replied, “For the information that we have. In the case files.” Kennedy warned that such answers would not quell public demands for transparency, saying, “This issue is not going to go away.”
Patel explained that the available records stem mainly from “limited search warrants” obtained in 2006 and 2007 after federal prosecutors in Florida struck a controversial deal allowing Epstein to avoid broader prosecution. He criticized that earlier handling, saying, “The original sin in the Epstein case was the way it was initially brought by Mr. Acosta back in 2006.”
Democratic Senator Dick Durbin questioned Patel on whether any references to former President Donald Trump required special handling, which Patel denied. Patel also dismissed claims that Epstein acted as a U.S. intelligence asset.
The House Oversight Committee continues to review newly released documents from Epstein’s estate while pressing for broader federal disclosure.