Lawmakers Demand Equal Accountability for U.S. Individuals in Epstein Scandal, Citing UK Precedent
U.S. lawmakers are intensifying calls for American individuals connected to Jeffrey Epstein to face accountability comparable to that seen in the United Kingdom. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie and Democratic Representative Ro Khanna, speaking near the U.S. Capitol alongside victims of Epstein's abuse, emphasized the need for similar consequences in the U.S. as those experienced by British figures linked to the late financier. Massie highlighted that in the UK, a royal forfeited his position and an ambassador lost his job due to Epstein connections, stating, "We need to see those same kind of consequences here." Representative Khanna, a member of the congressional investigative panel, echoed this sentiment, asserting that perpetrators of these offenses should not have buildings or academic awards named after them and that transparency is crucial. The lawmakers are spearheading a bipartisan effort to compel a congressional vote for the complete release of Justice Department files on Epstein. Suhas Subr...