In brief
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, in a recent interview with the BBC, expressed strong disappointment with the Department of Justice's handling of the Epstein files. He demanded that justice be served by ensuring that guilty parties face consequences, stating that 'men need to be perp-walked to jail'. Massie also criticized the redactions made by the DOJ and emphasized the urgent need for accountability in the Epstein case, contrasting it with recent arrests in the UK related to the scandal.
In an interview aired on the BBC's Newsnight program, Congressman Thomas Massie laced strong remarks regarding the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, indicating his frustration until justice is fully realized for survivors of Epstein’s crimes. Men need to be perp-walked in handcuffs to the jail, and until we see that here in this country... we don't have a system of justice that's working, Massie asserted.Massie co-sponsored the law that required the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release the Epstein files, yet criticized them for the extensive redactions of the material. Despite his criticism, DOJ officials maintain that they delivered all files permitted under legal exemptions.Pointing to the UK as a stark contrast where arrests have taken place amidst the Epstein fallout, he criticized the US justice system, referencing the irony of hoping for more justice as an independent nation from Britain. Following the release of the files, notable figures such as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson were arrested in the UK, although they have since been released under investigation.Massie concluded with calls for better cooperation between US and UK law enforcement, particularly concerning materials that might aid ongoing investigations into Epstein's accomplices. He stated, They absolutely should share unredacted materials relevant to the Metropolitan Police's own inquiries. The interview encapsulated the ongoing frustrations surrounding the Epstein case as survivors continue to seek answers and justice.
