One of the most outspoken members of the US Republican Party over the Epstein files has told the BBC he is not satisfied until the survivors are satisfied. Thomas Massie, a congressman representing Kentucky, told the Newsnight programme: Men need to be perp-walked in handcuffs to the jail, and until we see that here in this country... we don't have a system of justice that's working.
Massie has criticized the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the number of files that it redacted or withheld after it complied with a law - co-written by Massie - to release all its material. DOJ officials have said they have released all of their files other than certain items permitted to be exempt.
In contrast with the situation in the US, the UK was the only place that we're seeing arrests, Massie said. He ironically pointed out that the US thought it could achieve more justice by becoming independent from Britain.
Following the release of the files in the US over a series of document drops, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson were both arrested in the UK on suspicion of misconduct in public office over their connections to Epstein. Both were subsequently released under investigation, with Mountbatten-Windsor repeatedly denying wrongdoing.
Massie was asked if the DOJ should share with London's Metropolitan Police the unredacted Epstein material linked to their investigations. He asserted, They absolutely should, and from what I've read, it sounds like they are sharing that.
Highlighting the ongoing attention to the Epstein case, Massie referred to public calls for Mountbatten-Windsor to provide testimony regarding his connection to Epstein. He acknowledged that if there were cases in the US, Mountbatten-Windsor could be compelled as a witness.
Amid calls for greater transparency, Massie pointed out that the law compelling DOJ to release Epstein files allowed for certain redactions to protect victims' privacy. However, he alleged that some files had been improperly redacted.
The latest release of Epstein files saw Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche disclose that three million items remained unreleased due to privacy concerns and ongoing investigations. Massie reiterated his demand for documents related to Epstein's plea deal in 2008.
In a poignant moment during the interview, Massie remarked on the profound impact of the Epstein abuse stories shared by survivors, underscoring the power dynamics involved in their experiences.
Massie has criticized the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the number of files that it redacted or withheld after it complied with a law - co-written by Massie - to release all its material. DOJ officials have said they have released all of their files other than certain items permitted to be exempt.
In contrast with the situation in the US, the UK was the only place that we're seeing arrests, Massie said. He ironically pointed out that the US thought it could achieve more justice by becoming independent from Britain.
Following the release of the files in the US over a series of document drops, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson were both arrested in the UK on suspicion of misconduct in public office over their connections to Epstein. Both were subsequently released under investigation, with Mountbatten-Windsor repeatedly denying wrongdoing.
Massie was asked if the DOJ should share with London's Metropolitan Police the unredacted Epstein material linked to their investigations. He asserted, They absolutely should, and from what I've read, it sounds like they are sharing that.
Highlighting the ongoing attention to the Epstein case, Massie referred to public calls for Mountbatten-Windsor to provide testimony regarding his connection to Epstein. He acknowledged that if there were cases in the US, Mountbatten-Windsor could be compelled as a witness.
Amid calls for greater transparency, Massie pointed out that the law compelling DOJ to release Epstein files allowed for certain redactions to protect victims' privacy. However, he alleged that some files had been improperly redacted.
The latest release of Epstein files saw Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche disclose that three million items remained unreleased due to privacy concerns and ongoing investigations. Massie reiterated his demand for documents related to Epstein's plea deal in 2008.
In a poignant moment during the interview, Massie remarked on the profound impact of the Epstein abuse stories shared by survivors, underscoring the power dynamics involved in their experiences.
