Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse are talking out in opposition to President Donald Trump’s ongoing cover-up of the case and pushing Congress to launch the federal government’s recordsdata regarding Epstein’s prosecution.
The Trump administration has refused to launch key proof on Epstein, together with a potential customer record revealing who participated in his alleged operation intercourse trafficking minors.
A bunch of survivors appeared on NBC’s “At present” present on Wednesday and expressed their unified opposition to the opportunity of a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted intercourse trafficker and Epstein’s confederate. The potential of a pardon has been floated, and Trump has not shot down the concept. In July, Trump famous it’s one thing he’s “allowed to do.”
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Marijke Chartouni, who has accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her, instructed NBC’s Hallie Jackson, “simply toying with the concept is an insult.” She additionally criticized Trump for “placing a lot consideration on the criminals” and stated she would ask him “why he appears to worth them greater than us.”
One other survivor, Jena-Lisa Jones, stated {that a} launch of knowledge would put an finish to the story and added, “It’s heartbreaking to go on the information on a regular basis and see all this.”
These sentiments have been echoed in an interview with Marina Lacerda on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Lacerda was recognized in Epstein’s 2019 indictment as “Minor-Sufferer 1” and supplied key proof within the case.
“I would love for [Congress] to provide all of the victims transparency to what occurred and launch these recordsdata. It’s additionally not just for the victims, however for the American individuals,” she stated.
Home Republicans have opposed laws that might compel the federal authorities to launch what it has collected on Epstein. On Tuesday, Democrats on the Home Oversight Committee held a session the place victims have been allowed to inform their story.
“Donald Trump has the ability proper now to launch all of Epstein recordsdata and paperwork,” Rep. Robert Garcia of California, the rating member on the committee, later instructed reporters. He famous that the Division of Justice has refused to launch recordsdata and added “there’s a White Home cover-up on the very highest degree.”
Rep. Ayana Pressley of Massachusetts famous, “Epstein is lifeless, however the harm and hurt he prompted is alive and nicely. We’ll maintain pushing for accountability, together with a public Congressional listening to with survivors and the discharge of the complete Epstein recordsdata.”
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett wrote, “It’s time for Trump to cease defending the wealthy & highly effective & to start out telling the reality.”
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In an Aug. 29 interview on CNN, Home Speaker Mike Johnson stated that bipartisan laws pushing for a launch of Epstein information was “not even crucial.” The Republican chief wouldn’t decide to permitting a vote on the invoice.
Republicans have an extended historical past of marching in lockstep with pedophiles and regardless of the outcry from Epstein’s victims, there’s no signal that the celebration plans to alter its methods anytime quickly.
