William Barr
Former U.S. Attorney General
Deposition
Sep. 16, 2025
Questioned about the federal government’s handling of Epstein/Maxwell matters and what he knew while serving as attorney general.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗A searchable index of filmed depositions, closed-door depositions, transcribed interviews, and formal written declarations collected as Congress investigated Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, federal law-enforcement failures, and Epstein’s network.
SEP 2025 — JUL 2026
Questioned about the federal government’s handling of Epstein/Maxwell matters and what he knew while serving as attorney general.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗Questioned about the 2007–08 federal non-prosecution agreement and the government’s earlier handling of the Epstein investigation.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗Appeared by video and invoked the Fifth Amendment rather than answer substantive committee questions.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗Questioned about his long relationship with Epstein, financial authority Epstein held for him, and Epstein’s access to his homes and affairs.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗Questioned under subpoena as part of the committee’s examination of Epstein’s connections, influence, and government handling of the case.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗Questioned about his contacts with Epstein, travel, and what he knew about Epstein and people in Epstein’s circle.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗Testified about Epstein’s finances, financial affairs, and relationships with wealthy and prominent people.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗Testified about Epstein’s legal and financial affairs, personal entanglements, and relationships with prominent people.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗Questioned about his contacts with Epstein and Maxwell and his knowledge of their social and philanthropic networks.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗Questioned about his relationship and contacts with Epstein, including the timeline of interactions after Lutnick had previously described cutting ties.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗Questioned about conditions and events at the Metropolitan Correctional Center around the time of Epstein’s death.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗Testified about her experiences in Epstein’s orbit and made allegations that the committee later referred to the Justice Department for investigation.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗Questioned about DOJ review and release of Epstein-related records, FBI document production, and oversight of the files.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗Questioned about her work for Epstein, his scheduling and contacts, and her knowledge of people and events around him.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗Questioned about meetings with Epstein, the circumstances of their relationship, philanthropy discussions, and when Gates ended contact.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗Questioned about his personal and financial relationship with Epstein, including substantial payments for tax and estate-planning work; the committee later sought additional testimony and documents.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗Questioned about Epstein’s contacts with Bill Clinton, travel and social interactions, and Band’s own observations of Epstein’s network.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗Questioned about her meetings and communications with Epstein and what she knew about his background and relationships.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗Questioned about his longstanding relationship and communications with Epstein and contacts during Staley’s banking career.
OFFICIAL / PRIMARY RECORD ↗NOT ORAL TESTIMONY
Submitted a formal written declaration stating that they possessed no information relevant to the committee’s Epstein/Maxwell investigation. This was not live oral testimony.
Submitted a formal written declaration stating that they possessed no information relevant to the committee’s Epstein/Maxwell investigation. This was not live oral testimony.
Submitted a formal written declaration stating that they possessed no information relevant to the committee’s Epstein/Maxwell investigation. This was not live oral testimony.
Submitted a formal written declaration stating that they possessed no information relevant to the committee’s Epstein/Maxwell investigation. This was not live oral testimony.
Submitted a formal written declaration stating that they possessed no information relevant to the committee’s Epstein/Maxwell investigation. This was not live oral testimony.
Submitted a formal written declaration stating that they possessed no information relevant to the committee’s Epstein/Maxwell investigation. This was not live oral testimony.
The committee reported that these former officials submitted declarations, subject to federal false-statement law, stating they had no information relevant to the investigation. Robert Mueller’s subpoena was withdrawn because health issues precluded testimony.