Epstein survivor calls Blanche meeting 'disappointing'
Jess Michaels said acting AG Todd Blanche was patronizing and failed to acknowledge harm to victims. Survivors demand DOJ continue investigating Epstein and release more documents.
News and developments related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, including document releases, investigations, legal proceedings, and associated figures.
Jess Michaels said acting AG Todd Blanche was patronizing and failed to acknowledge harm to victims. Survivors demand DOJ continue investigating Epstein and release more documents.
This commentary presents a first-person account of life inside Jeffrey Epstein's network, arguing that his control over victims functioned like a cult. It details psychological manipulation, financial control, and forced surgery, contending that adult grooming is real and often misunderstood.
Leon Black walked out of a House Oversight Committee interview after refusing to answer questions about NDAs related to Jeffrey Epstein. He was issued two subpoenas: one for a deposition on Sept. 3 and another to turn over NDAs next week. Black paid Epstein $158 million for financial advice from 2012 to 2017, claiming no knowledge of Epstein's crimes until 2019.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein criticized Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for a 'demoralizing' meeting they said was aimed at earning his promotion. Survivor Annie Farmer called Blanche 'abrasive, condescending, and intentionally noncommittal' regarding his interview with Ghislaine Maxwell and her prison transfer. Blanche later apologized during his confirmation hearing for DOJ errors that exposed victims' identifying information.
This commentary argues that Senate Democrats failed to ask Todd Blanche the most obvious question about withheld Epstein files during his confirmation hearing. It contends that dismantling election-security apparatus is intentional, not neglect, and highlights other unresolved issues including a $1.776 billion payout and false statements to Epstein victims.
Rep. James Comer said he agrees '100%' with VP Vance that the Trump administration mishandled the Epstein files release. Comer's Oversight Committee will continue seeking all DOJ documents on the Epstein investigation.
This commentary presents a debate on whether the Jeffrey Epstein scandal constitutes a moral panic. Journalist Michael Tracey argues that public reaction has become hysterical and mythologized, while professor Marcella Szablewicz contends that the response is justified. The piece explores differing perspectives on media coverage and public discourse surrounding the Epstein files.
Marina Lacerda said Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche's meeting with Epstein survivors was not genuine, felt rushed, and was unproductive. Republican Senator Thom Tillis demanded the meeting and threatened to withhold his confirmation vote.
Todd Blanche, nominee for attorney general, is rearranging his schedule to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein after a demand from Senator Thom Tillis. The meeting aims to address concerns about Blanche's past work with Epstein.
Sen. Cory Booker called acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's concern for Ghislaine Maxwell's safety 'absurd' and 'offensive' on a podcast. Booker accused Blanche of breaking policy to transfer Maxwell to a minimum-security camp while ignoring Epstein victims.