Well, he was called to testify for an in-person, videotaped interview on Monday. <\/p>\n
Friends, he is not showing up.<\/p>\n Alan Dershowitz cancels on House Oversight ahead of planned Epstein interview https:\/\/t.co\/z0OLGjH9dW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 POLITICO (@politico) July 17, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Shocking, I know.<\/p>\n In his defense, all his braggadocio hinted at a live, theatrical event on C-SPAN and the House Oversight Committee and the Monday meeting \u2014 while transcribed and taped \u2014 didn\u2019t seem like it would be a livestreamed event. He also may have a hang up that Comer called him to appear by letter rather than subpoena. But, not to get all textualist, but \u201canytime\u201d means \u201canytime.\u201d He and his lawyers had an opportunity to demand a live hearing \u2014 and a subpoena \u2014 before booking Monday\u2019s interview. Now he\u2019s walking away in the Friday news dump.<\/p>\n Politico claims the Oversight Committee has reached out to reschedule and that Dershowitz did not reply to the outlet\u2019s request for comment.<\/p>\n Many have cast aspersions that Dershowitz only put on a tough posture hoping the House would never call back, noting that most of his public claims about wanting to testify were accompanied by vague claims that neither side would be happy with his testimony. But we here at Above the Law<\/em> understand that Dershowitz would never use his media appearances to throw around unspecific \u2014 and thus non-actionable \u2014 claims that he couldn\u2019t back up about Epstein\u2019s victims! No, we are savvy enough to understand that Dershowitz cannot make it to his Monday meeting with Congress because it\u2019s prime \u201cMartha\u2019s Vineyard hates me\u201d season and those pierogi stands<\/a> and public libraries<\/a> aren\u2019t going to become unwitting pawns in his thirsty demands for attention if he has to waste time in D.C.<\/p>\n Maybe he will someday speak to the Committee. But for now his message is: Be like Alan Dershowitz\u2026 and keep your (under)pants on<\/a>.<\/p>\n Alan Dershowitz\u00a0cancels on House Oversight\u00a0ahead of planned Epstein interview<\/a> [Politico] Earlier<\/strong>: Alan Dershowitz Suing Pierogi Stand For Aggravated \u2018No One Likes Me On Martha\u2019s Vineyard\u2019<\/a> The post Remember When Alan Dershowitz Begged To Testify About Epstein? Well, Now He\u2019s Not Showing Up<\/a> appeared first on Above the Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n Alan Dershowitz loudly and publicly told everyone he could that he wanted to testify about Jeffrey Epstein. He said he\u2019d do it \u201canytime\u201d and he\u2019d be \u201cthrilled\u201d and \u201chappy\u201d to get under oath and tell the world about how the \u201cvast majority\u201d of women claiming to be victims of Jeffrey Epstein are fake.<\/p>\n He even wanted to make sure it would be open and videotaped. For instance, this appearance with Greta Van Susteren a month ago<\/em>.<\/p>\n Well, he was called to testify for an in-person, videotaped interview on Monday. <\/p>\n Friends, he is not showing up.<\/p>\n Alan Dershowitz cancels on House Oversight ahead of planned Epstein interview https:\/\/t.co\/z0OLGjH9dW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 POLITICO (@politico) July 17, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Shocking, I know.<\/p>\n In his defense, all his braggadocio hinted at a live, theatrical event on C-SPAN and the House Oversight Committee and the Monday meeting \u2014 while transcribed and taped \u2014 didn\u2019t seem like it would be a livestreamed event. He also may have a hang up that Comer called him to appear by letter rather than subpoena. But, not to get all textualist, but \u201canytime\u201d means \u201canytime.\u201d He and his lawyers had an opportunity to demand a live hearing \u2014 and a subpoena \u2014 before booking Monday\u2019s interview. Now he\u2019s walking away in the Friday news dump.<\/p>\n Politico claims the Oversight Committee has reached out to reschedule and that Dershowitz did not reply to the outlet\u2019s request for comment.<\/p>\n Many have cast aspersions that Dershowitz only put on a tough posture hoping the House would never call back, noting that most of his public claims about wanting to testify were accompanied by vague claims that neither side would be happy with his testimony. But we here at Above the Law<\/em> understand that Dershowitz would never use his media appearances to throw around unspecific \u2014 and thus non-actionable \u2014 claims that he couldn\u2019t back up about Epstein\u2019s victims! 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Alan Dershowitz Cancels Planned Epstein Interview With House Oversight Committee<\/a> [Meidas Touch]<\/p>\n
Alan Dershowitz Is The Saddest Man In Martha\u2019s Vineyard<\/a>
Alan Dershowitz Will Defend Free Speech By Suing The Library<\/a>
Summer Officially Begins As Alan Dershowitz Publicly Complains About No One Liking Him On Martha\u2019s Vineyard<\/a>
Alan Dershowitz Would Like To Remind You That No One On Martha\u2019s Vineyard Likes Alan Dershowitz<\/a>
Alan Dershowitz Blasted By Larry David At Martha\u2019s Vineyard Grocery Store<\/a><\/p>\n
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Joe Patrice<\/a>\u00a0is a senior editor at Above the Law and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer<\/a>. Feel free to\u00a0email<\/a> any tips, questions, or comments. Follow him on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0or Bluesky<\/a> if you\u2019re interested in law, politics, and a healthy dose of college sports news.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Alan Dershowitz Cancels Planned Epstein Interview With House Oversight Committee<\/a> [Meidas Touch]<\/p>\n
Alan Dershowitz Is The Saddest Man In Martha\u2019s Vineyard<\/a>
Alan Dershowitz Will Defend Free Speech By Suing The Library<\/a>
Summer Officially Begins As Alan Dershowitz Publicly Complains About No One Liking Him On Martha\u2019s Vineyard<\/a>
Alan Dershowitz Would Like To Remind You That No One On Martha\u2019s Vineyard Likes Alan Dershowitz<\/a>
Alan Dershowitz Blasted By Larry David At Martha\u2019s Vineyard Grocery Store<\/a><\/p>\n
\nJoe Patrice<\/a>\u00a0is a senior editor at Above the Law and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer<\/a>. Feel free to\u00a0email<\/a> any tips, questions, or comments. Follow him on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0or Bluesky<\/a> if you\u2019re interested in law, politics, and a healthy dose of college sports news.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n