politics
March 15, 2026
Democrats say Epstein's accountant made "inconsistent" statements about Trump accuser
Updated on: March 13, 2026 / 8:54 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- House Democrats Robert Garcia and Ro Khanna allege "contradictory and concerning statements" from Epstein's accountant, Richard Kahn, and his lawyer.
- Kahn's testimony regarding a settlement with 'Jane Doe 4,' an accuser of Epstein and President Trump, shifted multiple times.
- The lawyer initially stated no settlement was reached, then suggested it was mistaken, and later stated he could neither confirm nor deny a settlement due to confidentiality.
- Democrats are demanding written confirmation on whether 'Jane Doe 4' filed a claim and received a settlement from the Epstein estate.
- President Trump has denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein.