New Epstein Bill Seeks Justice for Survivors
Updated: Sep 21
Despite the name of the act under which they were released, the Department of Justice’s publication of the Epstein files was anything but “transparent.”
Ten months ago, President Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law. This act mandated the release of all unclassified investigative materials related to disgraced financier and child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Although FBI director Kash Patel guaranteed that there would be “...no cover-ups, no missing documents, and no stone left unturned,” the DOJ has repeatedly botched the release of the files and deprived Epstein survivors of justice.
The agency has violated the files’ legal release timeline, redacted the names of wealthy and powerful individuals connected to Epstein, and compromised the personal information of victims.
Epstein survivors will not receive the justice they deserve until the DOJ takes appropriate action to address past mistakes, prosecute co-conspirators, and protect victims.
This is what the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, an improved version of the original act, aims to do.
THE EPSTEIN FILES TRANSPARENCY ACT II
If passed, the Epstein Files Transparency Act II will:
Give survivors access to “full, unredacted records concerning themselves or the harm they suffered.”
Allow victims, authorized state officials, and members of Congress to sue the U.S. Attorney General for illegally withholding, redacting, or delaying Epstein-related records.
Enforce the original law by subjecting DOJ officials to criminal penalties if they are found to have knowingly falsified, concealed, or destroyed records.
Mandate the DOJ to provide state and local prosecutors with unredacted records needed to investigate and prosecute perpetrators.
Prohibit invoking common law privileges to evade disclosure requirements included in the original act.
Find more information here.
HOW TO SUPPORT THE BILL:
Representative Thomas Massie has secured commitments for 218 signatures on a discharge petition to force a House vote on the bill. This means that the vote will happen after the House returns from its recess (following the midterm elections).
To voice your support, contact your U.S. representatives and senators and urge them to vote “yea” on the bill.
HOW TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS:
Stay aware: Find Epstein-related news on real news sites, not social media. Do not fall for propaganda or misinformation.
Talk about it: Spread awareness to others (friends, family, etc.).
Don’t make it about politics: The Epstein files should not be a partisan issue. All perpetrators deserve to be prosecuted, regardless of political affiliation.
Support other victims: volunteer with or donate to organizations like RAINN.