US Congressman Thomas Massie, a vocal critic of the handling of the Epstein files, expressed dissatisfaction with the US justice system, stating that justice will only be served when those involved are publicly arrested and held accountable. Massie criticized the Department of Justice (DOJ) for redacting or withholding many files related to Epstein, despite a law he co-wrote mandating their release. He noted that the UK has made arrests, unlike the US, highlighting the irony of the US seeking independence from Britain for more justice. In the UK, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson were arrested but released under investigation for their connections to Epstein. Massie believes the DOJ should share unredacted files with London’s Metropolitan Police to aid their investigations. He also mentioned that Mountbatten-Windsor could be called to testify if there were cases in the US. The DOJ has withheld some files to protect victims’ privacy, but Massie claims some redactions were improper. The DOJ’s recent release of files excluded three million items due to privacy concerns and graphic content.
QUESTION: How might the handling of the Epstein files and the call for transparency impact public trust in the justice system?
‘Men need to be perp-walked’ after Epstein files release, Massie tells BBC
