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Lawmakers Demand Hearing for Epstein Survivors' Voices

8/9/2025

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Pressley Advocates Hearing

Rep. Ayanna Pressley and 15 Democratic lawmakers are calling for a House Oversight Committee hearing to amplify the voices of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. They stress that sharing these powerful firsthand accounts is essential for transparency and healing, while condemning the Trump administration's approach to the investigation and advocating for victim-centered priorities.

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Committee Demands Accountability

The House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from six former U.S. attorneys general and two ex-FBI directors in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Survivors are voicing their anger over the lack of accountability, particularly targeting Alexander Acosta, who greenlit Epstein's questionable 2008 plea deal, highlighting the urgent need for justice.

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Pressley Advocates Hearing

Rep. Ayanna Pressley and 15 Democratic lawmakers are calling for a House Oversight Committee hearing to amplify the voices of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. They stress that sharing these powerful firsthand accounts is essential for transparency and healing, while condemning the Trump administration's approach to the investigation and advocating for victim-centered priorities.

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