Survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are joining forces to create a list of powerful individuals linked to him. They say the government has not handled the case well. Lisa Phillips, an accuser, told NBC News that many survivors have already started compiling their own lists. She urged others to come forward so they can seek justice independently and collectively.
Epstein was known to move in elite social circles before he was accused of sex trafficking minors. He died by suicide in a federal jail in 2019 while awaiting trial. The U.S. Justice Department has stated that Epstein did not keep a client list of other people involved in his crimes. Survivors have expressed frustration with this claim and ongoing investigations.
Congress recently returned from a recess and has been discussing the Epstein case intensely. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a closed-door meeting where survivors gave testimony. Committee Chair James Comer described their stories as heartbreaking and said the abuse they endured is sickening and should never have happened.
The Oversight Committee released over 33,000 pages of Department of Justice documents related to the case. However, much of this material was already publicly available, leading some to question the transparency of the government. Representative Thomas Massie and Representative Ro Khanna are pushing a bill requiring the Justice Department to release all Epstein-related files publicly.
The committee also subpoenaed Epstein’s estate for more records covering about three decades. They are seeking a meeting with Epstein’s co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted of sex trafficking minors. Maxwell is appealing her conviction and seeking clemency from former President Donald Trump.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Maxwell in July to discuss the case and any further information she might provide. Maxwell was recently transferred to a minimum-security federal prison camp in Bryan, Texas. Her relocation sparked criticism from some Epstein victims who called it preferential treatment without notifying them.
Survivors say they will keep updating their list as more people come forward. They want the full network of Epstein’s associates to be exposed. They argue that justice will come from the survivors’ collective action rather than the slow process of government disclosures.
Advocates for survivors have held private meetings where survivors share information and vet new claims. They aim to prevent false accusations by ensuring only credible names are added. The list they create will respect confidentiality and carefully verify all included names.
Some lawmakers have expressed support for the survivors’ efforts, calling for more transparency and assistance from federal agencies. Public events and rallies are planned to maintain pressure on the Justice Department for a full release of files related to Epstein’s crimes.
The survivors’ list may include politicians, business leaders, and socialites who had ties to Epstein. None of these names have been publicly released yet, as the survivors emphasize the importance of accuracy and fairness in their process.
Legal experts suggest that this list could lead to new investigations, subpoenas, and grand jury inquiries. Survivor testimony may highlight connections and evidence overlooked during prior probes. Survivors acknowledge the risk of lawsuits but say they will carefully manage the vetting process.
Journalists are invited to review the survivors’ evidence to add transparency and credibility to the effort. This survivor-led initiative marks a shift away from dependence on official investigations toward direct action by those affected.
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The survivors believe that public scrutiny combined with their collective voice will urge institutions to act against Epstein’s network. Their goal is a living, evolving document that grows as new evidence and names come to light.
This movement represents a new chapter in holding abusers accountable. Survivors pledge to regularly update the public and work toward justice for all affected by Epstein’s crimes. They hope their efforts spark wider institutional responses and reforms, according to thehill.
