Democratic Ad Accuses Colorado Rep. Jeff Crank of Blocking Epstein Files

A political advertisement released on Monday by the Democratic campaign arm for the House races features Sky Roberts and his wife Amanda, the brother-in-law and sister-in-law of Virginia Giuffre, a prominent victim of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The spot criticizes incumbent Republican Rep. Jeff Crank for refusing to meet with Giuffre’s relatives while Congress considered votes on releasing federal files related to Epstein. The ad is aired in support of Democratic challenger Jessica Killin in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District.

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The release of thousands of documents concerning Epstein’s investigations has become a flashpoint in the 2026 midterm elections. Candidates across the country are being challenged over their positions on the “Epstein class” of lawmakers. A New York Times analysis identified at least 35 congressional races that have featured television or digital ads mentioning Epstein since January 2026.

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Rep. Crank’s campaign did not immediately comment on the advertisement. He noted that after initially declining to sign a bipartisan discharge petition to force a House vote on the files, he later joined the overwhelming majority of members in voting for the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandated the release of extensive investigative records.

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• At least 35 congressional races have run ads referencing Epstein, according to the New York Times analysis.

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• The Colorado 5th District ad is part of a broader strategy by Democrats to link opponents to perceived obstruction of Epstein-related transparency.

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• “Jeff Crank covered up Epstein’s crimes to protect Donald Trump,” — Sky Roberts, the brother of Ms

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These elements illustrate how the Epstein file controversy is being leveraged in a competitive Colorado race, with Democratic operatives using the victim’s family to question Rep. Crank’s record on transparency.

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