A group of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking ring gathered at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., to demand the release of sealed federal records and greater accountability from those who enabled the abuse. At a press conference, they described enduring long‑term trauma, betraying of trust by institutions, and years of secrecy and stigma. Several survivors emphasized that while convictions and settlements have occurred, the full magnitude of the network and its enablers remains hidden.
The survivors joined bipartisan lawmakers in supporting the proposed “Epstein Files Transparency Act” (H.R. 4405), introduced by Reps. Ro Khanna (D‑CA) and Thomas Massie (R‑KY). The bill would require the Attorney General to release all unclassified documents related to Epstein’s investigation, with redactions as needed to protect victims and ongoing investigations. Meanwhile, a substantial batch of roughly 33,000 pages of government‑held records was publicly posted by the House Oversight Committee — but survivors and advocates say the bulk of it was already available in one form or another, with minimal new information.
The survivors stressed that this is not about partisanship but about justice, accountability, and the failure of systems that should have protected vulnerable people. “This isn’t about partisan politics,” one survivor said. They reject being used as political props and demand genuine reform. The pressure is now on both the executive branch and Congress to act — or risk deepening distrust among victims and the public.
