US lawmakers urge new Epstein investigations in damning report
WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers called Tuesday for further criminal investigations into associates of notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in a scathing report blaming prosecutors, financial institutions and powerful connections for allowing his abuse to continue for years. The Epstein saga has dogged President Donald Trump, who was friends with the financier for years but has denied any knowledge…
U.S. lawmakers have demanded new criminal investigations into associates of infamous sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the release of a damning report on Tuesday. The report holds prosecutors, financial institutions, and powerful connections accountable for enabling Epstein's abuse over the years. Despite being friends with the financier for years, President Donald Trump denies any knowledge of the crimes associated with Epstein.
This has led to a significant rift within Trump's support base as accusations emerged that he covered up much of the investigation upon his return to the White House.
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee has urged the Justice Department to interview or re-interview key witnesses and pursue allegations against two prominent individuals who had connections with the disgraced financier. These individuals, former Miami Beach mayor Philip Levine and French celebrity hairstylist Frederic Fekkai, deny sexual assault allegations - claims made by Epstein's longtime assistant Sarah Kellen and referenced by federal prosecutors in June. The report also calls for additional questioning of another long-time Epstein associate.
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