US House gives strong green light to disclose Epstein files
Mike Johnson, Speaker of the US House of Representatives (Photo: Getty Images)
The US House of Representatives voted for a bill requiring the Department of Justice to release all materials from the investigation into the scandalous Jeffrey Epstein case, according to CNN.
427 members of the House supported the bill, with only one vote against - Republican Clay Higgins.
Higgins believes that the initiative could harm innocent people.
“It abandons 250 years of criminal justice procedure in America. As written, this bill reveals and injures thousands of innocent people – witnesses, people who provided alibis, family members, etc,” he said.
The Republican also added that he would support the initiative if the Senate made amendments to protect Epstein’s crime victims and other Americans mentioned in the case materials.
Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that he discussed with Senate Majority Leader John Thune the possibility of making amendments after the bill’s passage in the House to better protect the victims.
Epstein 'Files' Scandal
A new wave of scandal has erupted in the US surrounding billionaire Jeffrey Epstein following the release of more than 20,000 pages of materials by the House Oversight Committee.
The documents contain numerous references to President Donald Trump, creating serious image problems for him.
The released letters mention Trump’s meetings with Epstein, comments on his behavior, and critical assessments of his character. These excerpts have sparked new speculation, despite White House statements that the materials prove nothing.
