Republican lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee have formally requested the Department of Justice investigate sexual assault allegations made by Sarah Kellen, longtime assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, against former Miami Beach mayor Philip Levine and French hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai. The request came in a letter sent June 4, 2026, to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche urging the DOJ to use all available tools, including granting immunity to witnesses, to pursue the investigation [1, 2].
Sarah Kellen testified in a closed-door transcribed interview in late May 2026 that she was sexually assaulted in separate incidents by both Levine and Fekkai in the early 2000s. She also alleged psychological abuse by Epstein himself during that time frame [1].
Levine’s name appears over 600 times in files related to Epstein obtained and released by the DOJ, including direct correspondence with both Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Fekkai is alleged to have played a role in Epstein’s grooming schemes by providing salon services to women at Epstein’s direction, though that claim holds medium confidence [1, 2].
Neither Levine nor Fekkai have faced criminal charges related to Epstein and both deny any wrongdoing. Levine stated, "I met Epstein only a few times and I never conducted business with him, never visited his island and never flew on his aircraft" [1, 2].
James Comer, House Oversight Committee Chair, said, "Kellen provided new information crucial to our investigation that is helping to bring transparency for the American people and accountability for survivors" [1].
Jeffrey Epstein died while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges in 2019. The allegations against Levine and Fekkai date back to the early 2000s [1].
The DOJ has yet to announce whether it will open a formal investigation. The House Oversight Committee expects a response from the DOJ following their June 4 letter.
