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New Epstein files fail to quell outrage as advocates claim documents are being withheld (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 6 days ago by pelespirit@sh.itjust.works to c/politics@sh.itjust.works

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The missed deadline and up to 3m files that remain unreleased have prompted criticism and calls for further disclosure to answer how Epstein sexually abused girls with impunity for decades and landed a sweetheart plea deal about 20 years ago that allowed him to avoid federal prosecution.

“The government continues to avoid accountability and has argued that they are not responsible for Epstein’s abuse of hundreds of victims,” said Jennifer Plotkin of Merson Law, which represents more than 30 victims, said. “The release of the files proves the government failed the victims over and over again.”

Dr Ann Olivarius, a women’s rights attorney and founder of law firm McAllister Olivarius, said the disclosures have not lifted the veil on Epstein’s ongoing evasion of justice until his 2019 prosecution.

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[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Victims complain of death threats as government says it's fixing redactions in Epstein-related files

In their letter to Berman, the lawyers included comments from eight women, including one who wrote that the records' release was “life threatening” and another who said she'd gotten death threats after 51 entries included her private banking information, forcing her to try to shut down her credit cards and accounts.

[–] lectricleopard@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

This is intentional. Fuck these assholes. Their time will come.

[–] madjo@piefed.social 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Hopefully in this lifetime.

[–] lectricleopard@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

My spirit is free of any guilt over anything I've done in my lifetime. I have never done anything that cant be mended with time and effort. These people have this mark on their souls forever. No matter how much power or money they get, they will have trouble sleeping. How many are raging alcoholics? Graham was drunk on TV the other day. They cant be truely happy ever again.

[–] madjo@piefed.social 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I don't think that's how it works.

[–] lectricleopard@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

Someone protecting pedophiles doesnt love their life i promise.