A plea from a group of Jeffrey Epstein survivors is urging Congress to vote on releasing case files related to the convicted sex offender’s crimes. In an emotional letter, they stated that the “American people have awaited for far too long” for justice.
“There is no middle ground here,” the letter, signed by victim Virginia Giuffre’s family and shared by Axios, read. “There is no hiding behind party affiliation. The testimonies you heard are just a fraction of the unimaginable suffering endured by more than a thousand victims alike.”
The survivors’ plea follows the release of thousands of documents from Epstein’s estate by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, some of which suggest President Donald Trump was aware of Epstein’s criminal activities.
The long-awaited files that Trump campaigned on releasing have now been brought to the forefront. Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) was sworn into Congress to push a “discharge petition” requiring the DOJ to release the files.
Despite this progress, the bill still needs Senate approval and may face a potential veto from Trump, who dismissed the public outcry as a “Democratic-orchestrated hoax” and called for an investigation into Epstein’s ties with powerful Democrats.
The survivors reminded lawmakers that their primary duty is to their constituents, especially as they gather for the holidays with their families.
“Look into the eyes of your children, your sisters, your mothers, and your aunts. Imagine if they had been preyed upon,” the letter read. “When you vote, we will remember your decision at the ballot box.”
The victims paid tribute to the late Giuffre, describing her as “a beacon of strength to survivors everywhere” and urging lawmakers not to fail another survivor in their pursuit of justice.
