House Democrats released this Wednesday Unpublished photographs and videos taken on Little St. James, the tycoon’s private island Jeffrey Epstein in the US Virgin Islands and identified for years as the epicenter of their sexual exploitation network.
The images show bedrooms, bathrooms, outdoor areas and a room with a dentist’s chair surrounded by masks, as well as a landline phone with several names programmed on speed dial.
There is also a room containing a blackboard with words such as “power”, “deception”, “plots” and “politician”, as highlighted. EFE and cnn.
An advisor cited by cnn He assured that these photographs had never been released publicly and that they were taken on the island, with deliberate deletions to protect the identity of some women.
Political pressure to release Epstein case files
“These new images offer a disturbing vision of the world of Jeffrey Epstein and his island“said Democratic Representative Robert García, who stated that the publication seeks to guarantee transparency about the legislative investigation.
The release comes days after US President Donald Trump signed a law requiring the Justice Department to make Epstein case documents publicnot yet revealed.
Although the president initially rejected the disclosure alleging political motivations, he finally supported the norm approved by a large bipartisan majority, as he recalled. EFE.
Financial documents and new lines of research
The House Oversight Committee also received documents from JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank related to Epstein’s financial dealings, which will be released once they are reviewed.
The commission also requested additional materials from the attorney general of the Virgin Islands, where Epstein owned not only Little St. James, but also Great St. James.
cnn reported that legislators are seeking to delve into the magnate’s relationship with local authorities, the 2020 economic agreements and alleged tax exemptions obtained through bribery or influence.
Republicans on the committee believe that the financial records could open up “a new wealth of information” about his network of relationships and activities.
The panel has already released tens of thousands of documents that, according to cnnled to new lines of research.
The Maxwell case and possible delays in the publication of files
Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwellconvicted in 2022 for participating in the recruitment and sexual trafficking of minors for Epsteinplans to appeal his sentence through a habeas corpus.
His lawyer informed Judge Paul Engelmayer that he will request his release from prison and warned that the publication of materials with “unproven accusations” could prejudice an eventual new trial, reported EFE.
cnn He added that Maxwell plans to take advantage of the Fifth Amendment if the commission tries to question her.
Testimonies and stories of victims
Public interest in the tycoon’s life and activities has increased as official disclosures approach.
Among the most striking stories is mentioned again that of Virginia Giuffre, one of the best-known victims, who wrote that she was trafficked to the island when she was 18 with an unidentified “world leader” who brutally attacked her, she recalled cnn.
Next steps in Congress
The Oversight Commission warned that it is willing to subpoena relevant figures and threatened contempt actions against Bill and Hillary Clinton if they do not comply with subpoena requests.
The disclosure of official records is mandated by law and pending execution by the Department of Justice.
It is expected to occur in the coming days, which will further expand the political, judicial and public dimension of a case that continues to generate controversy four years after Epstein’s death in prison in 2019.
