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US Representatives Massie and Khanna identify six prominent men, including a foreign official, hidden in Epstein files and threaten to expose them if the DOJ won’t.

The veil of secrecy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s network of influence has been pierced once again, with US lawmakers confirming the existence of six previously redacted names that are "likely incriminated" by the evidence.
Following a review of the unredacted files at the Department of Justice, Representatives Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) emerged with bombshell revelations. The six men, whose identities remain shielded from the public for now, include a "high-ranking member of a foreign government" and other prominent figures. The lawmakers’ assertion that these individuals are "likely incriminated" suggests that the files contain more than just casual associations—they hint at complicity in Epstein’s sex trafficking ring.
Massie, a libertarian firebrand, has threatened to use congressional privilege to read the names into the public record if the DOJ refuses to lift the redactions. "What I saw that bothered me were the names of at least six men... that are likely incriminated," Massie told reporters. His bipartisan colleague, Ro Khanna, echoed the sentiment, accusing the DOJ of "mysterious redactions" that serve to protect the powerful rather than the privacy of victims.
The tension between Congress and the Justice Department is palpable. The Epstein Files Transparency Act was supposed to clear the air, yet lawmakers argue that the bureaucracy is engaging in a cover-up. "There were tons of completely unnecessary redactions," noted Democrat Jamie Raskin, fueling conspiracy theories that have dogged the case since Epstein`s suspicious death in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019.
For the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, this latest development is a double-edged sword. It offers hope that the full scope of the abuse will be acknowledged, yet it also drags out the trauma. The fact that powerful men continue to hide behind redaction bars is a stinging reminder of the two-tiered justice system.
As Washington braces for the potential release of these names, the question remains: How deep does the rot go? If Massie follows through on his threat, the resulting political earthquake could shatter reputations across the globe. The Epstein saga is far from over; in fact, the most damaging chapter may be just beginning.
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