Epstein file redactions reveal victims as young as nine and implicate a high-level government official, lawmakers say
Unredacted Epstein files implicate ‘six powerful men’ and reveal victim aged just 9
- US lawmakers Jamie Raskin, Ro Khanna, and Thomas Massie reviewed redacted Jeffrey Epstein files, revealing a victim as young as nine and alleged involvement of a senior foreign government official.
- The congressmen expressed significant concerns over the Department of Justice's redactions, particularly the withholding of six men's names and photographs without clear explanation.
- Republican Thomas Massie indicated he might use congressional privilege to publicly disclose the redacted names, aiming to expose co-conspirators and enablers.
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the redactions, stating the Department of Justice is committed to transparency while protecting victims, despite lawmakers' criticisms.
- The review follows the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which prompted previous document releases, and comes as Ghislaine Maxwell recently pleaded the Fifth at a Capitol Hill hearing regarding Epstein's crimes.
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