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House panel urges renewed investigation of Epstein's associates

ABC News's Aaron Katersky examines recommendations for a fresh DOJ probe and limits on nondisclosure agreements that can silence trafficking victims.

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House Oversight Committee releases report on Jeffrey Epstein investigation

The Republican-led House Oversight Committee has recommended that the Justice Department renew its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's associates, according to ABC News's report on the panel's conclusions.

The committee also called for Congress to pass legislation preventing the use of nondisclosure agreements that can silence victims of sex trafficking. Those recommendations follow a probe lasting more than a year, including closed-door interviews.

ABC's Aaron Katersky draws a distinction between the report's calls for action and the evidence it presents. Asked what stands out as new, he says little does, describing much of the document as a reworking of previously known material. He says the committee does not name the associates it wants investigated.

Katersky also reviews the report's criticism of the Justice Department's past non-prosecution agreement with Epstein. He suggests the timing may be intended to preempt future Democratic-led investigations after the midterms, offering that as his interpretation rather than a stated committee objective.

The report's proposed changes concern both renewed investigative work and the agreements that can keep victims from speaking publicly.

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