Child sexual abuse

Epstein Survivors Push Congress for Full File Release

Published SEP 3 2025

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Above: Family members of Virginia Roberts Duffey, Sky Roberts (C), his wife Amanda Roberts (R) and brother Daniel Wilson, speak during a rally in support of the victims of Jeffrey Epstein on Sept. 03, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Image credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

The Facts

Jeffrey Epstein survivors spoke publicly on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, with many sharing their experiences for the first time as part of a bipartisan effort to force the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all unclassified Epstein investigation files.
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Marina Lacerda, identified as "Minor-Victim 1" in Epstein's 2019 indictment, testified she was 14 when recruited in 2002 and had to visit Epstein's Manhattan apartment so frequently she dropped out of high school before ninth grade.
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Survivor Lisa Phillips announced that Epstein victims plan to create their own list of names of people who were regularly in Epstein's world, stating many survivors were abused by these individuals and know their identities.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said she's "encouraged" President Donald Trump to meet with Epstein's victims in the Oval Office, stating, "They deserve to be there" and adding that those who covered for Epstein committed the "real hostile act."
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Representatives Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) filed a discharge petition requiring 218 signatures to force a House vote on legislation compelling the DOJ to release the complete Epstein files. Four Republicans are currently signed on.
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Meanwhile, the White House has warned Republicans in Congress that pushing for the full release of Epstein files "would be viewed as a very hostile act to the administration." This comes as the House Oversight Committee released over 33,000 pages of Epstein files on Tuesday.
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Establishment-critical narrative

The government continues to shield powerful predators by withholding critical evidence that could bring justice to survivors. These heavily redacted documents prove the establishment is protecting wealthy donors and influential figures who participated in Epstein's trafficking network. The discharge petition represents the only path to transparency when both parties' leadership refuses to act. Epstein victims are not a hoax — they are real people, with real trauma.

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Pro-establishment narrative

The administration has already released over 33,000 pages of documents and cooperated fully with congressional oversight, making additional file releases unnecessary political theater. This partisan witch hunt distracts from real governance, while survivors themselves have requested privacy protection for their personal information. The existing oversight process provides appropriate transparency without compromising ongoing investigations.

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