Survivors of Epstein's case petition GOP Women's Caucus to disclose unreleased Epstein documents
In a letter sent to the Republican Women's Caucus, a group of Jeffrey Epstein survivors have called for action against abuse of power and the release of all Justice Department records related to Epstein and his convicted co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell. More than 20 survivors, including several who were part of a high-profile visit to the nation's capital earlier this month, have signed the letter.
The survivors describe themselves as mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, and wives. They express pain and resilience, stating that they have a right to feel safe in this country and to know why a serial sexual predator was treated with more humanity than they have ever experienced from the government.
The survivors are not alone in their pursuit of justice. The GOP-led House Oversight Committee is continuing its probe of the government's handling of investigations into Epstein's sex trafficking operation. The committee is scheduled to conduct a closed-door interview with R. Alexander Acosta, the former U.S. Attorney in Miami, on Friday.
Acosta approved a non-prosecution agreement in 2007 that ended a federal probe into Epstein's alleged sexual exploitation of dozens of minor girls at his Palm Beach home. The key finding of a subsequent report by the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility found that Acosta had exercised "poor judgment" in the Epstein case. However, the report determined that none of the federal prosecutors involved in the negotiations had committed professional misconduct or violated any clear and unambiguous rules of the DOJ.
The survivors state that they have sought justice for decades to no avail and have been denied the basic rights that should be afforded to every American citizen. They are requesting a meeting with members of the GOP Women's Caucus and asking them to support efforts in Congress to require the Justice Department to make public all of its records on Epstein and Maxwell.
The Trump administration has been dealing with fallout from its decision not to release materials related to the investigation into Epstein. In July, the administration received blowback from MAGA supporters after it announced that no additional files would be released. However, the survivors' letter is not directly related to the Trump administration's actions.
The survivors' letter comes as the GOP Women's Caucus has not been specifically called upon by Epstein survivors to act against abuse of power or to support the release of all justice department records related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The survivors are urging the caucus to take action and end the speculation surrounding Epstein.
In a news conference four days after Epstein's arrest, Acosta defended the deal with Epstein. Acosta went on to serve as Secretary of Labor during the first Trump administration but came under intense scrutiny and was forced to resign following Epstein's indictment in New York in 2019 on child sex trafficking charges.
The federal government was "uniquely positioned" to fully investigate Epstein's alleged conduct in Florida and elsewhere where Epstein had homes. The survivors believe that the government has a responsibility to ensure that justice is served and that victims are heard. They are hopeful that the GOP Women's Caucus will join them in their pursuit of justice.
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