Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) are set to host a press conference featuring abuse survivors connected to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.
The event will take place on the morning of September 3rd, where some survivors are expected to publicly share their experiences for the first time. Lawyers representing the survivors, Brad Edwards and Brittany Henderson, will also be in attendance.
“Survivors deserve justice, Americans deserve transparency,” Massie stated in a post on Social Platform X.
This press conference aligns with Khanna and Massie’s efforts to advocate for a law that would compel the Trump administration to release the so-called “Epstein Files,” which includes documents related to the investigations into Epstein and Maxwell.
In an interesting strategy, they plan to bypass House leadership and file a discharge petition, a move that requires 218 signatures to secure a majority.
On a related note, those pushing for greater disclosure regarding Epstein faced a setback on Monday when U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmeyer denied a Department of Justice (DOJ) request related to the material implicated in Maxwell’s prosecution.
At the same time, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is conducting its own investigation into the Epstein case. Chairman James Comer (R-KY) found it necessary to issue subpoenas for documents and testimony, driven by bipartisan demands from his colleagues.
The deadlines for these subpoenas will be announced shortly, although they may be subject to change.
Additionally, the DOJ is expected to provide Epstein-related documents to the committee by August 19th.
Subpoenas have also been issued this month for former Attorney General Bill Barr, Alberto Gonzales, and Jeff Sessions.
This action follows a joint memo from the DOJ and the FBI last month, which concluded that Epstein’s death was a suicide and that he did not possess a “client list.” These findings have raised eyebrows and sparked concerns across the political spectrum.
