Event Details

34 senators and members of the House called for an investigation into Alexander Acosta's handling of the Epstein case.

2018-12-01 • Washington D.C.

Senator Ben Sasse publicly refers to Jeffrey Epstein as a 'child rapist', prompting this internal discussion on damage control.

2019-02-01 • US Media/Public Sphere

Sen. Ben Sasse questioned AG nominee William Barr about the Epstein case.

2019-01-15 • Senate Hearing (implied)

The Washington Examiner reported that Attorney General Barr announced a DOJ inspector general investigation into Epstein's death.

2019-08-10

Following Ms. Maxwell's arrest, then-Attorney General William Barr issued directives to be applied exclusively to her, intended to prevent a repeat of what happened to Epstein in BOP custody.

Date unknown

U.S. Senator Ben Sasse sent a letter to OPR requesting an investigation.

2018-12-03

The Department of Justice Office of Legislative Affairs advised Senator Sasse that OPR had opened an investigation.

2019-02-06

Justice Department reveals investigation into attorneys' conduct regarding Epstein case

2019-02-06 • Washington D.C. (Implied)

Sen. Ben Sasse questioned attorney general nominee William Barr about the Jeffrey Epstein case.

2019-01-15 • Washington D.C. (implied)

Justice Department revealed the investigation in a letter.

2019-02-06 • Washington D.C.