Jamie Raskin on Epstein Files: "A Full-Blown Cover Up"

Epstein Files Release and Redactions

• 🎯 Representative Jamie Raskin expressed frustration with the partial release of the Epstein files, noting that many victims are upset by what appears to be a protection of involved men rather than the victims.
• 🔍 Raskin highlighted that out of potentially 6 million responsive documents, only 3 million have been released, with over 10,000 redactions.

Demands for Unredacted Documents

• 🏛️ Raskin stated that Congress has sent a letter demanding the right to view the unredacted documents and hopes the Department of Justice will uphold its promise to allow access.
• ⚖️ He emphasized that a federal law and a subpoena compel the DOJ to turn over all documents to Congress, yet only "dribs and drabs" of information are being released.

Allegations of a Cover-Up

• ⚠️ Raskin explicitly stated, "We are witnessing a full-blown cover up" regarding the handling and release of the Epstein files.
• ⏳ He criticized the process, noting that despite assurances of document turnover months ago, there is "nothing to see" in terms of full transparency.