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Congressman Lieu Demands Action on Epstein-Related Allegations

2/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

California Congressman Ted Lieu alleges a woman photographed beneath Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in Epstein files is a sex trafficking victim.
At a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Lieu questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi about the lack of prosecution against Mountbatten-Windsor.
He said evidence supports an investigation and criticized the Department of Justice (DOJ) for closing Epstein-related cases.
Thames Valley Police are reviewing misconduct allegations tied to Mountbatten-Windsor's past as a trade envoy.

History

Historical Context

The Epstein scandal, which erupted in 2019, exposed a vast sex trafficking network involving high-profile figures, including Prince Andrew. Allegations from Virginia Giuffre, who claimed Epstein trafficked her to Andrew when she was 17, intensified scrutiny on the U.S. Department of Justice's handling of such cases. This ongoing situation highlights the systemic challenges in holding powerful individuals accountable for sexual abuse.

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Story summary

California Congressman Ted Lieu alleges a woman photographed beneath Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in Epstein files is a sex trafficking victim.
At a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Lieu questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi about the lack of prosecution against Mountbatten-Windsor.
He said evidence supports an investigation and criticized the Department of Justice (DOJ) for closing Epstein-related cases.
Thames Valley Police are reviewing misconduct allegations tied to Mountbatten-Windsor's past as a trade envoy.

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