Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) named 14 associates of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a speech on the House floor, accusing them of involvement in his crimes and calling for further investigation by the Department of Justice.
Key Takeaways
Rep. Thomas Massie named 14 associates of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a House speech, accusing them of involvement in his crimes and calling for further DOJ investigation.
- Rep. Thomas Massie names 14 Epstein associates on House floor
- Leon Black sues House Oversight Committee over subpoenas related to Epstein probe
- Massie launches discharge petition for Epstein Files Transparency Act II
- Survivors urge Leon Black to cooperate with congressional investigators
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 9 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Black Lawsuit | Broad Agreement | Leon Black sued House Oversight Committee over subpoenas. | |
| Massie Names Epstein Associates | Broad Agreement | Massie named 14 Epstein associates on House floor. | |
| Epstein Files Transparency Act Ii | Broad Agreement | Massie launches discharge petition for Act II. |
Leon Black Lawsuit
Broad AgreementLeon Black sued House Oversight Committee over subpoenas.
Massie Names Epstein Associates
Broad AgreementMassie named 14 Epstein associates on House floor.
Epstein Files Transparency Act Ii
Broad AgreementMassie launches discharge petition for Act II.
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The Kentucky Republican pointed to how much time had passed since President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which compelled the DOJ to release millions of files related to Epstein's sex-trafficking crimes. Massie said the government is still withholding more than 3 million files and named several individuals, including former JPMorgan executive Jes Staley, billionaire investor Leon Black, billionaire businessman Les Wexner, and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Massie also launched a discharge petition for an Epstein Files Transparency Act II, which would give state courts more access to files to pursue prosecutions and provide closure to survivors. He said he has begun collecting the 218 signatures needed to force a House vote on the measure.
Leon Black, one of the individuals named by Massie, sued the House Oversight Committee over subpoenas related to Epstein probe. Black's lawyers argue that the nondisclosure agreements being sought have nothing to do with his dealings with Epstein. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), the ranking Democrat on the panel, called for Black to be held in contempt.
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