Republicans on the U.S. House Oversight Committee have released a 137-page report documenting federal authorities’ failures in handling the case of Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender who abused numerous young women over several decades.
The document, presented on Tuesday by the committee chaired by Kentucky Republican James Comer, is the result of a 15-month investigation. The inquiry included 19 interviews and depositions, a review of financial records, and an analysis of materials obtained from the Department of Justice and Epstein’s estate.
In a statement, James Comer said that “for decades, the federal government has failed to deliver justice to the survivors of the horrific crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.”
He added that Epstein had been able to act “with impunity,” enjoying the protection and support of influential individuals, while the justice system repeatedly failed to protect his victims.
“Governments at all levels and powerful institutions must fulfill their legal obligations: to identify these crimes, stop the perpetrators, and ensure justice for survivors,” Comer added.
Robert Garcia, the committee’s top Democrat, criticized the way the investigation had been conducted. He said the report was released following an incomplete investigation, without any public hearings on the Epstein case.
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