House Judiciary Committee Seeks Access to Full Epstein Case Files Amid Allegations of Cover-Up
In a move that has sparked intense scrutiny, members of the House Judiciary Committee have formally requested access to the full Jeffrey Epstein case files. The committee's inquiry, led by Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin, comes as allegations of cover-up continue to swirl around the Trump administration's handling of the documents.Committee Members Seek Urgent Review of Files
The House Judiciary Committee members are seeking immediate arrangements to view the full Epstein case files, citing the need for a review due to a forthcoming public committee hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi. The inquiry, signed by Representative Raskin, notes that the panel has questions about why the Justice Department released only half of the estimated pages of Epstein files.
Redactions and Withholdings Raise Concerns
The committee's letter highlights concerns over the redactions and withholdings in the released documents. The lawmakers argue that the Justice Department has identified over 6 million potentially responsive pages, but after releasing only about half of them, claims to have fully complied with the law. This discrepancy has raised questions about whether the Trump administration is withholding documents without justification.
Previous Requests for Access
This is not the first time that lawmakers have requested access to the full Epstein case files. In a previous request, Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna asked for 'access to unredacted documents of the Jeffrey Epstein files in order to fulfill Congress's oversight responsibilities and to ensure that survivors receive the transparency and accountability they deserve.'
Justice Department Defends Document Release
Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the agency's document release and redactions at a news conference on Friday, stating that the Justice Department was not legally allowed to release documents prior to the passage of the Act requiring a full release of Epstein files.
Epstein Survivors Speak Out
Groups of Epstein survivors have blasted the Trump administration for its handling of the files, including Friday's release. 'The Justice Department cannot claim it is finished releasing files until every legally required document is released and every abuser and enabler is fully exposed,' one group stated.
As the House Judiciary Committee continues to push for access to the full Epstein case files, questions remain about the Trump administration's handling of the documents. The committee's inquiry has shed light on the discrepancies in the released documents and raised concerns over potential withholdings without justification. As the investigation unfolds, it is clear that transparency and accountability are essential in ensuring justice for the victims and their families.
