A U.S. congressman declares there’s only one path to justice for Epstein’s victims
‘Not satisfied until the survivors are satisfied’
US Congressman Thomas Massie isn’t holding back, stating he’s “not satisfied until the survivors are satisfied” with the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and calling for men connected to the disgraced financier to be “perp-walked in handcuffs to the jail.” Massie, a Kentucky representative and one of the most vocal members of the Republican Party on this issue, believes that until we see those kinds of arrests in the US, our justice system isn’t truly functioning.
Massie has been pretty critical of the Department of Justice (DOJ) over the number of files it’s redacted or completely withheld. According to the BBC, he even co-wrote the law that compelled the DOJ to release all its material, yet he alleges some files have been improperly redacted. DOJ officials, on the other hand, maintain they’ve released everything they can, citing exemptions for certain items.
It’s genuinely ironic, Massie noted, that the United States, which sought independence from Britain, is now seeing the UK as “the only place that we’re seeing arrests” in connection to the Epstein case. This is a pretty stark contrast, especially after a series of document drops in the US.
Massie is especially annoyed by the lack of transparency in the case
Over in the UK, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson were both arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office due to their connections to Epstein. While they were later released under investigation, their arrests highlight a difference in approach. Both Mountbatten-Windsor and Mandelson have denied any wrongdoing, with Mandelson stating he believes he acted without criminal intent or personal gain and is cooperating with the police.
When asked if the DOJ should share the unredacted Epstein material with London’s Metropolitan Police for their investigations, Massie was clear: “They absolutely should, and from what I’ve read, it sounds like they are sharing that.” He also weighed in on the possibility of Mountbatten-Windsor ever being compelled to provide testimony.
Lawmakers on both sides of the Atlantic have called for this, and Massie thinks it’s definitely on the table. “If there were cases in the United States, I think he would and could be called as a witness to those cases,” Massie explained.
The law that pushed the DOJ to release these files was co-sponsored by Massie himself and signed by President Donald Trump late last year. This legislation allowed for redactions to protect the privacy of Epstein’s victims. However, Massie, who has actually viewed the unredacted files alongside other US lawmakers, still insists some files have been improperly held back.
On the day of the DOJ’s most recent release of Epstein files, US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche mentioned that three million items hadn’t been released at all. He explained this was due to personal medical files, graphic depictions of child abuse, or other material that could jeopardize ongoing investigations.
Blanche and Attorney General Pam Bondi also stressed that no records were withheld based on “embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity.” Despite these assurances, Massie specifically wants to see documents related to Epstein’s 2008 plea deal.
Massie also reflected on a powerful interview with five survivors of Epstein’s abuse, who were brought together for the first time. Hearing their stories of grief and anger, some recalling time at Epstein’s infamous private island and others recounting “eerie” moments at his New Mexico ranch, clearly resonated with him.
“When you see how young they were, you realise the asymmetry of the power there,” Massie commented. He underscored the stark contrast between Epstein, a man who dealt with presidents and billionaires, and these young girls he exploited. It’s a truly chilling reminder of the abuse of power.
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