Victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are urging Congress to force the Department of Justice to release all investigative records linked to his crimes. This appeal follows repeated refusals from the Trump administration to disclose the documents, frustrating survivors seeking justice.
The public service announcement by World Without Exploitation shows victims holding childhood photos, highlighting the period when Epstein abused them. It ends with the words, “Five administrations and we’re still in the dark,” calling on the public to demand transparency.
The call comes ahead of a House vote on a resolution to compel release of the files. House Republican leaders plan to bring it to a vote on Tuesday, signalling possible bipartisan support.
In a marked change, President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to back the measure after previously opposing it.
Attorney General Pam Bondi had pulled back from previous promises to make the files public, with both Trump and the DOJ resisting disclosure.
Survivor Danielle Bensky described her abuse: “I was 17 when I met Jeffrey Epstein,” she said. “He used my mother’s illness to control me, promising help then threatening to withdraw it if I spoke.”
Annie Farmer added, “The people who shielded Epstein have had decades of protection. Survivors have had decades of unanswered questions. Sharing the remaining documents helps correct that imbalance.”
Trump’s Truth Social post stated, “House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files,” adding this would end a “Democrat Hoax perpetrated by Radical Left Lunatics.” The resolution is led by Republican Thomas Massie, who expects strong GOP support.
Recent disclosures include emails Epstein sent after falling out with Trump, showing his ties to prominent figures. The DOJ, prompted by Trump, is also investigating Epstein’s connections to former President Bill Clinton, JPMorgan Chase, Larry Summers, and Reid Hoffman.
In 2019, Epstein wrote, “Trump knew about the girls,” months before his arrest. Earlier emails cryptically referenced Trump as “the dog that hasn’t barked,” despite victims spending time with him at Epstein’s home.
Trump has denied any knowledge of Epstein’s abuse and faces no charges related to the case.