US Republican Congressman Thomas Massie from Kentucky, in an interview with BBC Newsnight, criticized the justice system's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, stating it is not working. He said, "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, who co-authored the law compelling the release of Epstein files, expressed dissatisfaction with the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the number of redacted or withheld documents, despite DOJ officials claiming to have released all files except permitted exemptions.
DOJ officials have stated they released all files other than certain exempt items, but Massie cast doubt on this claim. He highlighted that no one has been arrested in the US, while in the UK, prominent figures like Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson have been detained. Massie called it "ironic" that the US supposedly sought more justice by becoming independent from Britain, given the current situation where arrests are only occurring in the UK.
Massie affirmed that the DOJ should share unredacted Epstein material with London's Metropolitan Police for investigations related to victims and indicated he believes this is already happening. He also noted that Mountbatten-Windsor could be compelled to testify in the US if cases are opened there. Massie expressed a desire to see documents related to Epstein's 2008 plea deal and criticized the DOJ for not releasing 3 million items, which he alleged could jeopardize investigations.
In the interview, Massie commented on a Newsnight segment featuring Epstein survivors, emphasizing the power asymmetry between the young victims and Epstein, who interacted with presidents and billionaires. He said, "When you see how young they were, you realise the asymmetry of the power there. Jeffrey Epstein, on one hand, was dealing with presidents and prime ministers and knew how to project power, and on the other hand, he was with these young girls." This interview sheds light on the ongoing quest for justice and political pressures in the Epstein case.
Source: www.bbc.com