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GOP Rep. Massie files discharge petition to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files
NBC News· 2025-09-03 16:18
Are you actively, you know, in discussions with them about it. >> I haven't really talked to a lot of people. Uh I do find it interesting that the three co-sponsors are women.Maybe they have uh immunity from the threats from the White House. I do think it's disgusting that the White House has called their co-sponsorship a hostile act now. So you have the White House telling women who are trying to help women that who've who've been sexually exploited that that's somehow a hostile act.>> When you say threats ...
Expert: Ghislaine Maxwell’s DOJ interview is a snapshot of how America handles sex trafficking cases
MSNBC· 2025-08-24 14:02
Reaction is pouring in following the Department of Justice's release of Glenn Maxwell's interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch. The family of Virginia Dufrey, who was one of Jeffrey Epstein's most outspoken victims, say they are quote outraged. The family released a statement yesterday writing that during the quote bizarre interview, Maxwell is never challenged about her courtproven lies and that the Department of Justice gave her a platform to rewrite history.Ju who died by suicide in April acc ...
Trump says falling-out came after Epstein 'stole' staff from him
MSNBC· 2025-07-30 14:48
Legal and Political Actions - Democrats are using a rarely used law to request the Epstein files, seeking all documents related to the case while protecting victim information and removing child sexual abuse materials [2] - Senator Schumer is leading the effort to access Epstein files, but the enforcement mechanism for Democrats, being in the minority, is uncertain [2] - The House is negotiating with Maxwell's legal team for her testimony, but she has requested congressional immunity, advance questions, testimony outside of prison, and postponement until her appeals are litigated [19][20] - The House committee has responded that they will not grant congressional immunity to Maxwell [21] - The DOJ has submitted a new filing asking a court in New York to unseal the grand jury transcripts related to the Epstein case, arguing high public interest warrants the release [28][29] Presidential Involvement and Statements - The White House has restricted who can discuss Epstein with reporters, but President Trump has continued to address questions on the matter [3] - President Trump introduced new details about a falling out with Jeffrey Epstein, stating Epstein tried to hire employees, including Virginia Giuffre, from his Mar-a-Lago facility [4][5] - President Trump confirmed that Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser, was recruited by Maxwell at Mar-a-Lago, corroborating part of her story [10][11] - President Trump has not ruled out a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, asserting his presidential power to offer clemency but stating it's not the appropriate time to discuss it [15][16] Concerns and Controversies - Questions are raised about President Trump's knowledge of Epstein's activities at the time and why he considered Epstein a "creep" [11][12] - The release of prison surveillance video from the night Epstein died has raised concerns due to a missing minute and reports of the video being sped up and edited [24][25] - The Attorney General cited a video reset as the reason for the time gap in the surveillance video, but new questions arise if the missing minute isn't missing on another version of the tape [27]