"Please refer any questions to our attorney John Blischak," Epps wrote. "He will be happy to answer your questions, as I've been advised not to talk to anyone at this time." When reached by phone the next morning, Blischak vigorously denied that Epps is a federal informant. "He was interviewed by the FBI in Arizona," he said. "I was present during that interview, and unequivocally he is not an FBI informant." Asked whether Epps is an asset for any government agency--law enforcement, intelligence, or otherwise--Blischak said, "Not to my knowledge." Then why didn't Department of Justice officials deny any connections to Epps? "Knowing the FBI as I do, they're not going to comment one way or another," Blischak said. ... The Epoch Times asked whether Epps was under oath during his interview with the Jan. 6 Committee or with the FBI. Blischak didn't directly answer the question, instead explaining that when FBI agents interview individuals, they typically aren't under oath. ... As to why his client hasn't been charged, Blischak exclaimed, "Because he's not guilty! He has a good attorney." Blischak is a former FBI agent, working in Cleveland and then Arizona from 1974-85.