Epstein Survivors Demand Release of Files, Plan to Expose Names

Dueling Press Conferences on Capitol Hill

• 🏛️ Mike Johnson is accused of attempting to distract from Epstein survivor press conferences by holding his own, following an earlier recess to avoid a discharge petition vote.
• 🗳️ A discharge petition, requiring a majority of Congress, aims to bypass leadership and force a vote on releasing all Epstein files.
• 📉 The White House is reportedly desperately lobbying Republicans to vote against bringing the discharge petition to the floor.

Survivors' Call for Transparency and Justice

• 🗣️ Epstein survivors, including Lisa Phillips and Marina Oswald, spoke on Capitol Hill demanding the release of the Epstein files.
• ⚖️ They argue that transparency is justice and that no one, regardless of wealth or power, should be above the law.
• 📝 Survivors are planning to create their own list of names of individuals involved in the Epstein network, stating, "We know the names."

Government Withholding of Evidence

• 📁 Marina Oswald highlighted that the government is still in possession of documents and information that could help survivors heal, including documents with her name on them confiscated from Epstein's house.
• 🚫 She criticized the government for not providing victims with unredacted information about themselves, even as they plan to release documents to the public.
• ❓ Survivors question why they were not called to testify in 2008, suggesting that doing so could have saved many lives from abuse.

Political Maneuvering and Pressure

• 🤫 Republicans like Tim Burchett have expressed concerns about privacy, while others are actively pushing for the release of the files.
• 🤝 Congressman Massie emphasized that the perpetrators are being protected because they are rich, powerful, and political donors.
• 🎤 There are reports of the White House contacting figures like Joe Rogan to discourage discussion of the Epstein files.

Path to Releasing the Documents

• ✍️ Currently, three Republican lawmakers—Nancy Mace, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Lauren Boebert—have signed onto Massie's discharge petition.
• 🎯 Two more Republican signatures are needed to bring the bill to the floor for a vote, which would likely lead to the release of the documents.
• 📢 Constituents are urged to contact their Republican representatives and demand they vote for the release of the Epstein files.