Demand for Justice and Transparency: Epstein Records Under Scrutiny

On Wednesday, victims of Jeffrey Epstein urged the U.S. Congress to pass legislation demanding the release of all unclassified records about the disgraced financier. Epstein's survivors spoke out at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol, seeking an end to secrecy surrounding their abuse experiences.

Anouska De Georgiou, a former model, emphasized the importance of transparency in combatting power abuses, while Marina Lacerda, an immigrant from Brazil, shared her story of meeting Epstein as a young teenager. The women support the Epstein Files Transparency Bill, advocating for the release of documents held by federal agencies.

Despite opposition from some House leaders and President Trump's downplaying of the bill's significance, Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna fight for a vote on the legislation. They have introduced a discharge petition to compel action, requiring support from both Democrats and Republicans. The future of the bill remains uncertain amid political maneuvering on Capitol Hill.

(With inputs from agencies.)