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Oversight member calls Acosta’s testimony over Epstein sweetheart deal ‘fishy’
MSNBC· 2025-09-19 19:05
Joining us right now, we have Democratic member of the House Oversight Committee, Congressman Su Hoff Subramanium. Welcome, sir. Uh certainly from the great state of Virginia there.But let's talk about uh things that have been happening because you were in the room and it seems there's a lot of frustration among Democrats over what you're hearing from Aosta. So, first of all, describe his demeanor given all the pressure from the intense focus on this case. Well, the Republicans were asking him softballs.And ...
Trump can’t escape Epstein: FBI Chief ducks Epstein secrecy UNDER OATH
MSNBC· 2025-09-18 19:11
with what went down today in Washington as Trump's FBI chief facing backlash on these Epstein files. Why haven't you released the names of Epstein's co-conspirators in the rape and sex trafficking of young women and girls. The Rolodex, which is what everybody colloquially refers to as the black book, has been released.How many times did President Numps appear uh in the Epstein files. More than 100. More than a thousand.No. And what we've been able to release is what we've been legally able to release. And t ...
FBI Director confronted with own past statements on Epstein files
MSNBC· 2025-09-17 18:58
Epstein Case Investigation - The report discusses allegations that the FBI is protecting individuals involved in Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring [1] - Questions are raised about why the FBI hasn't released the names of Epstein's co-conspirators [1] - The FBI director states that everything lawfully permitted to be released has been released [1] - The investigation was limited to search warrants from 2006, 2007, and 2008 [1] - The FBI claims to have released more material than previous administrations [1] FBI Operations and Child Predator Arrests - The FBI claims to have arrested 1,500 child predators this year, a 35% increase [1] - The FBI claims to have helped 4,700 child victims [1] Legal and Procedural Issues - The FBI director states they cannot break the law or a federal judge's order [2] - The discussion involves what evidence the FBI seized from Epstein's house, including computers, emails, file cabinets, documents, and financial records [1] - The release of information is subject to court approval [1]
FBI Director pressed on release of Epstein client names by GOP Sen.
MSNBC· 2025-09-16 18:22
FBI Director Kash Patel was questioned by the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the lack of information released about other people involved in Jeffery Epstein's sex trafficking crimes. "The information we are releasing now is historic, and it is also to the maximum capacity that the law allows," Patel responded when asked by Republican Senator John Kennedy about other people involved in Epstein's crimes, "And I know that's not going to satisfy many, many, many people." For more context and news coverage ...
Patel: 'No credible information' that Epstein trafficked women to other individuals
NBC News· 2025-09-16 16:07
Who, if anyone, did Epstein traffic these young women to besides himself. >> Himself. There is no credible information.None. If there were, I would bring the case yesterday that he trafficked to other individuals. And the information we have again is limited.>> So the answer is no one. >> For the information that we have >> in the files >> in the case file. >> Okay.Now, uh, President Trump has deferred to the FBI and the Department of Justice, uh, with respect to the the Epstein records. He says it is your ...
'Culture of enabling': Survivor speaks out on Epstein's birthday book, demands transparency
MSNBC· 2025-09-15 00:56
While President Trump calls it a quote dead issue, lawmakers and survivors are still pushing for the release of all the Epstein files. A bipartisan discharge petition that would force a vote to release the documents is inching closer to having all the 218 signatures it needs. This after a newly sworn in Democratic congressman James Walkenshaw won his special election in Virginia last week and signed onto the petition, bringing the total number of signatures to 217.And now Congress is preparing to get new in ...
Trump’s nightmare: Epstein revelations & National Guard ‘shame’ rock MAGA
MSNBC· 2025-09-12 23:39
Donald Trump's push to expand federal power and troops in the streets continues to draw protests over a creeping autocratic bent. Today, he is saying protesters may be targeting him because they're somehow on the take and he's threatening to go after people he says would be funding protests. They are professional agitators. They're professional.You I had one the other night. I went into a restaurant and this woman stood up. I looked at her immediately.She had money. She wasn't She wasn't serious. She They g ...
Epstein Emails Detail Financier’s Crimes, Maxwell’s Key Role
Bloomberg Television· 2025-09-11 16:28
Allegations and Investigations - Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein's relationship was closer than publicly known, revealed through 18,000+ emails [1] - Maxwell is seeking sentence reduction after being convicted of enabling Epstein's sex trafficking and serving 20 years [2][3] - Maxwell offered information on Epstein's connections to DOJ officials, leading to questions about a potential quid pro quo [4] - Maxwell's credibility is questioned due to discrepancies in her statements about her relationship with Epstein and his legal troubles [5] - Emails suggest Maxwell had deep knowledge of Epstein's legal jeopardy and helped him strategize [6] Epstein's Network and Behavior - Epstein associated with influential figures from Hollywood, academia, and Wall Street [7] - Maxwell facilitated Epstein's relationships by organizing visits to his private island and offering seats on his private jets [8] - Emails reveal Epstein's callousness and manipulative behavior towards young women [9][10] Legal and Political Developments - Republicans blocked the Senate vote to release Epstein's files, despite growing public support [11][12] - Epstein's victims and their attorneys are calling for a careful release of the files, redacting victim information [13]
Speaker Johnson ‘engaging in a cover up’ to protect Trump from Epstein files: Dem Rep.
MSNBC· 2025-09-06 22:45
Epstein Case Investigation - The investigation focuses on a vast network of criminal enterprise involving sex trafficking, child rape, and potential cover-ups [2][3][7] - Key figures like Donald Trump, due to his close association with Jeffrey Epstein, are under scrutiny regarding potential involvement or cover-up [2][8] - The oversight committee is actively pursuing unredacted documents from the Epstein estate, including a potential letter from President Trump [9][10] - The investigation aims to uncover potential sweetheart deals the Justice Department gave to Epstein and his associates [14] Political Implications - Congresswoman Stanbury alleges a cover-up by President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson to protect individuals implicated in the Epstein case [3][13] - A discharge petition is being pursued to release records related to the case, with assurances of protecting survivors' identities [4][12] - The investigation seeks to hold accountable individuals involved in criminal activities related to Jeffrey Epstein's network [14][15] Survivor Advocacy - Epstein survivors have shared harrowing accounts of sexual abuse, emphasizing the need to release documents and information related to the case [4][5][6] - Survivors are urging investigators to "follow the money" to uncover the full extent of the criminal enterprise [8] - The focus is on pursuing justice for the survivors by prosecuting individuals who were never held accountable [14]
Exclusive: DOJ says names of two associates Epstein wired money to should stay secret
MSNBC· 2025-09-06 22:26
Let's go first to NBC's Yamich Alendor at the White House with an NBC News exclusive. There's some new information within just this last hour, Yamich, on the Epstein investigation. So, what have we learned so far and what's going to come next.>> Well, good afternoon, Alex. Just in the last hour, our colleague Tom Winter broke the news that the DOJ on Friday asked a federal judge overseeing the case of deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epste to deny a request from NBC News to seal the names of two associates w ...