Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) named over a dozen associates of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a speech on the House floor Monday, urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate them and release additional documents related to Epstein's crimes.
Key Takeaways
Rep. Thomas Massie named over a dozen associates of Jeffrey Epstein during a House speech, urging the DOJ to investigate them. He introduced the Epstein Files Transparency Act II to release more documents.
- Rep. Thomas Massie named 14 associates of Jeffrey Epstein in a House speech
- The list included Jes Staley, Leon Black, Les Wexner, and Prince Andrew
- Massie accused some individuals of conspiring with Epstein in sex trafficking crimes
- He introduced the Epstein Files Transparency Act II to release more documents
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Names Included In Massie's List | 1 Difference | PBS and The Guardian say Massie named Jes Staley, Leon Black, Les Wexner, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor; Daily Mail adds David Copperfield | ▼ |
| Number Of Associates Named By Massie | Broad Agreement | 14 people named in House speech | |
| Massie's Discharge Petition | Broad Agreement | Discharge petition launched for Epstein Files Transparency Act II |
Names Included In Massie's List
▼PBS and The Guardian say Massie named Jes Staley, Leon Black, Les Wexner, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor; Daily Mail adds David Copperfield
Number Of Associates Named By Massie
Broad Agreement14 people named in House speech
Massie's Discharge Petition
Broad AgreementDischarge petition launched for Epstein Files Transparency Act II
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Massie pointed out that nearly one year has passed since President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which compelled the DOJ to release millions of files. He said the government is still withholding more than 3 million files and named 14 people, including former JPMorgan executive Jes Staley, billionaire investor Leon Black, billionaire businessman Les Wexner, and former Prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor).
Massie accused some individuals of conspiring with Epstein in sex trafficking crimes. He also named former Epstein assistant Lesley Groff, who he said was 'not a victim' but rather conspired with Epstein on trafficking women.
The congressman 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 has begun collecting the 218 signatures needed to force a House vote on the measure. According to The Guardian, Massie told The Washington Times that if three Republicans aren't willing to sign the petition before the midterms, he was confident he could reach the 218 threshold after the November elections if Democrats retake the House majority.
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