Mega Edition: Geoffrey Berman And His Removal From The Epstein Investigation (8/29/26)

The Epstein Chronicles · Aug 29, 2026 · 44m

Geoffrey Berman’s removal as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York in June 2020 immediately generated controversy because of both the chaotic way it happened and the sensitive investigations his office was handling. Attorney General William Barr first announced that Berman was “stepping down,” only for Berman to publicly state that he had not resigned and had no intention of doing so. Barr then said President Donald Trump had fired him, while Trump publicly distanced himself from the decision. Berman later told Congress that Barr had repeatedly pressured him to resign and…