House Committee Releases 33,000 Epstein Investigation Pages

The US House Oversight Committee, led by Republicans, released over 33,000 pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, aiming to shed light on his criminal network and those connected to his activities. While the files include court documents, police interviews with victims (redacted to protect identities), and body camera footage, many Democrats and some lawmakers like Ro Khanna argue that about 97% of the documents were already public and accuse the Department of Justice of stonewalling further disclosure. Bipartisan efforts by Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna seek to compel the DOJ to release all unclassified Epstein records, but House Speaker Mike Johnson believes the recent release suffices and cautions against risking victim privacy or national security. The release has fueled continued political controversy, intensified by conspiracy theories embraced by some supporters of President Donald Trump, whose administration has faced pressure regarding the handling and disclosure of Epstein-related files. Victims plan to hold a press conference demanding greater transparency, underscoring ongoing calls for justice amid concerns that powerful individuals implicated may still be shielded. Despite the DOJ's assertion that no client list implicating high-profile figures exists, public scrutiny remains intense, with the case continuing to pose a significant political and legal challenge.