Jeffrey Epstein's former assistant Sarah Kellen appeared before the House Oversight Committee and delivered an explosive testimony that renewed attention on the late financier and his network of associates. During the May 21 hearing, Kellen alleged that she had been 'groomed, abused and manipulated' by Epstein, while also mentioning several prominent individuals in connection with the broader investigation. Her remarks sparked fresh debate about accountability, transparency, and the extent of Epstein’s relationships with influential figures. Lawmakers used the session to examine unanswered questions surrounding the case and its handling over the years. The testimony has added another chapter to the continuing scrutiny of the Epstein scandal.Kellen, who participated in a closed-door, transcribed interview with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as part of its investigation into the late financier, has become a complex figure in the inquiry. Her testimony has raised questions among lawmakers about whether she should be viewed primarily as a victim of Epstein's influence and control or as someone who played a role in facilitating his criminal activities. The issue has emerged as one of the key challenges facing investigators as they continue examining Epstein's network and the people connected to it.Kellen was among four women identified as possible co-conspirators in Epstein’s 2008 non-prosecution agreement, a deal critics say enabled him to continue abusing young women and girls for years. Despite facing intense scrutiny during the investigation, Kellen was never charged or prosecuted. She later said the government’s focus on her came as a complete surprise and left her blindsided.According to the transcript of Kellen’s interview with the House Oversight Committee, cited by TMZ, she alleged that Epstein groomed, abused, controlled, and manipulated her to such an extent that she eventually struggled to distinguish her own thoughts from those shaped by his influence.Kellen shared her ordeal with the House Committee and stated that she did not receive her first paycheck from Epstein until, according to her testimony, she agreed to endure his sexual abuse. She said that after being hired, she spent months training, traveling, and working around the clock for Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell without compensation. Kellen stated that she was afraid to ask for payment, fearing it could jeopardize her financial security, stability, and ability to support herself.TMZ reported that Kellen told the committee she only began receiving pay after Epstein allegedly ordered her to run him a bath, undress, and get into the tub with him. According to her testimony, she was later paid about $25,000 a year while working continuously without days off. Kellen told investigators that she was constantly reminded of Epstein’s wealth, influence, and connections, which she said created an atmosphere of fear and control. According to her testimony, she believed that defying him could cost her everything, including her financial security, future opportunities, and even her life.To support her claims about Epstein’s influence, as reported by TMZ, Kellen told the House Committee that she encountered several prominent figures while traveling with him, including Fidel Castro, Princess Beatrice, Bill Clinton, Ehud Barak, and the Sultan of Brunei. Kellen argued that Epstein’s connections extended into law enforcement as well. She said she was unfairly labeled a co-conspirator through a secret agreement between federal authorities and Epstein, alleging that investigators never interviewed her before making that determination.Kellen rejected media descriptions portraying her as a 'lieutenant' to Ghislaine Maxwell, calling such characterizations a 'gross misrepresentation'. In her testimony, she argued that she held no real authority within Epstein’s circle and was instead subjected to control and exploitation. Kellen claimed Maxwell referred to her as a 'slave' and 'minion', and said she had no power, serving only to comply with the demands placed upon her.