{
  "id": 16631702,
  "title": "Democrats call for special counsel to probe Trump's Epstein ties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/democrats-call-for-special-counsel-to-probe-trumps-epstein-ties",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T17:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261027/democrats-call-for-special-counsel-to-probe-trumps-epstein-ties"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Democratic lawmakers are demanding a special counsel investigate former US President Donald Trump's alleged connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, just days before the midterm elections. In a lengthy report, members of the House Judiciary Committee revive claims of sexual misconduct against Trump, who was a longtime associate of the disgraced financier. Epstein passed away in 2019 while in federal custody, following a suicide conviction for sex trafficking involving minors. Trump's administration fought for months to keep Epstein's files secret, but eventually complied with a law passed by Congress that mandated their release. The presidential name appears frequently in the documents, but Trump denies any wrongdoing and has never been charged with any crimes related to the matter. Representative Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, accuses the Justice Department of suppressing evidence to shield the president. Five women have accused Trump.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers called on Monday, eight days before crucial midterm elections, for the appointment of a special counsel to probe Republican US President Donald Trump's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a 53-page report, Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee revived allegations of sexual misconduct made against Trump, a one-time close friend of the disgraced…",
  "key_points": [
    "Democrats demand special counsel to probe Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.",
    "House Judiciary Committee revisits sexual misconduct claims against Trump.",
    "Trump administration fought to keep Epstein files secret before complying with law."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "Trump DOJ unlawfully fired Epstein prosecutor Maurene Comey, judge rules",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/trump-doj-unlawfully-fired-epstein-prosecutor-maurene-comey-judge",
        "published": "2026-10-26T16:15:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}