The latest dump of over 3 million unreleased Epstein files has left thousands of survivors seething with anger and frustration. While the revelation of names, photos, and incriminating communications of powerful individuals has sparked widespread outrage, many are now asking why justice hasn't been served.
Despite calls for action from victims and advocates, the Department of Justice has failed to pursue investigations or prosecutions against those implicated in Epstein's crimes. In fact, some have accused the DOJ of deliberately covering up wrongdoing and intimidating survivors into silence.
For National Director and Founder of World Without Exploitation, Lauren Hersh, the release of the files was "incredibly distressing" for survivors who now feel their names and photos were made public without proper redaction. The organization had called on the federal government to protect survivors, but instead, they've seen their trust betrayed.
Hersh attributes the handling of the files to incompetence or, worse still, a deliberate attempt to silence survivors. "Many survivors feel that this was a deliberate attempt to intimidate and silence them," she said. The lack of accountability is compounded by the absence of investigations into those accused of wrongdoing, including Donald Trump.
Representatives Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) have also spoken out against the DOJ's handling, saying that the current system allows for "two tiers of justice" in America - one for the powerful and another for ordinary citizens. Massie has threatened to release unredacted names from the files, which he believes are essential to uncovering the truth.
Ghislaine Maxwell's refusal to answer questions from Congress on Monday only added fuel to the fire, with Khanna calling for her immediate return to maximum-security prison where she belongs.
For Hersh and many others, this is about more than just politics; it's about holding those who have caused harm accountable. "This is exclusively about the survivors and the harm that happened to them decades ago and today," she said.
Despite calls for action from victims and advocates, the Department of Justice has failed to pursue investigations or prosecutions against those implicated in Epstein's crimes. In fact, some have accused the DOJ of deliberately covering up wrongdoing and intimidating survivors into silence.
For National Director and Founder of World Without Exploitation, Lauren Hersh, the release of the files was "incredibly distressing" for survivors who now feel their names and photos were made public without proper redaction. The organization had called on the federal government to protect survivors, but instead, they've seen their trust betrayed.
Hersh attributes the handling of the files to incompetence or, worse still, a deliberate attempt to silence survivors. "Many survivors feel that this was a deliberate attempt to intimidate and silence them," she said. The lack of accountability is compounded by the absence of investigations into those accused of wrongdoing, including Donald Trump.
Representatives Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) have also spoken out against the DOJ's handling, saying that the current system allows for "two tiers of justice" in America - one for the powerful and another for ordinary citizens. Massie has threatened to release unredacted names from the files, which he believes are essential to uncovering the truth.
Ghislaine Maxwell's refusal to answer questions from Congress on Monday only added fuel to the fire, with Khanna calling for her immediate return to maximum-security prison where she belongs.
For Hersh and many others, this is about more than just politics; it's about holding those who have caused harm accountable. "This is exclusively about the survivors and the harm that happened to them decades ago and today," she said.
This is so messed up! I'm literally shaking with anger for all these poor survivors who've been through this trauma. It's like, we're supposed to be living in a society where justice is blind and equals everyone? 
The fact that the DOJ can't even be bothered to investigate these powerful individuals is just mind-boggling.
It's like they're trying to sweep this under the rug.
. We need more accountability, period. And yeah, Donald Trump, Thomas Massie, and Ro Khanna are all part of the problem, imo 
. The system needs a serious overhaul if we want to believe in fairness and equality. 
I feel so bad for all these survivors who've been through trauma & now are being made to relive it again because of this leak. It's like, we get it, justice hasn't served yet & people are getting angry... but let's not forget, these files were released by the feds themselves! So what's going on? Is it just a big mess or is there some truth behind this incompetence? 
Either way, we gotta keep pushing for answers. 
They're supposed to be protecting the victims, not harassing them more. And yeah, this whole thing just reeks of cover-ups and silence... I don't trust the DOJ anymore 
. Like, why didn't they investigate Donald Trump or anyone else involved? It's like they're above the law, and that's just messed up 
. We need to do better than this, you know? We need to support our survivors and make sure these people face justice... like, for real 
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. Hersh's point about incompetence or deliberate cover-ups is super valid - it's unacceptable either way 
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. It just shows how deeply entrenched corruption can be in our system of justice. We need more transparency and accountability, especially when it comes to protecting vulnerable people like survivors 
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. We need to see some serious action taken against those who have abused their power and exploited others 
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So like I was thinking... why did they release all these files in the first place? Wasn't there some sort of pressure from lawmakers or something? And what's up with no investigations? Don't survivors deserve justice after going through all this trauma? 
I'm also curious about Massie's plan to release unredacted names... does that even happen in real life or is that just a bold move?
. And now that all these files have been released, it feels like the DOJ is just playing dumb and not doing anything about it 
thinking about all these powerful people getting away with their crimes 
like, what even is the point of having a justice system if we can't trust it? 
. It's not just about the names and photos being released, it's about the fact that people like Trump are still walking around with no consequences 
. This is a total betrayal of trust 