The fight to expose the full network of Jeffrey Epstein’s associates has escalated, with two US Congressmen petitioning a federal judge to appoint a "special master" to force the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all remaining files.

Representatives Ro Khanna (Democrat) and Thomas Massie (Republican) accuse the DOJ of stalling and violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Their bipartisan move suggests a deep distrust in the executive branch’s willingness to reveal uncomfortable truths about the disgraced financier’s high-profile connections.

The DOJ Drag-net

Despite a legal deadline, the DOJ has released less than 1% of the estimated 2 million documents related to Epstein. The lawmakers argue this delay is a deliberate attempt to protect powerful individuals.

• "Untrustworthy": "The DOJ cannot be trusted with making mandatory disclosures," the lawmakers wrote, citing the department's failure to meet deadlines and inconsistent reporting on the volume of files.
• Special Master: They want an independent official appointed by the court to oversee the release, bypassing the DOJ’s internal bureaucracy.
• Public Interest: The files are expected to contain names of politicians, business tycoons, and royalty who associated with Epstein, potentially triggering a global scandal.

Why It Matters

For victims and the public, the continued secrecy is a second injustice. The aggressive push by Congress signals that the cover-up may be nearing its end, regardless of who gets exposed in the process.