Epstein Victims Ask Congress to Ensure Justice Dept. Releases All Files

Jess Michaels, who has said that Jeffrey Epstein sexually assaulted her more than three decades ago, said she was so upset over how the Justice Department was releasing its investigative files on the disgraced financier that she called her lawyer to draft a letter.

“I was so angry, and she took my words and put them into better context and took out all the swear words,” Ms. Michaels said. “The thing I am really frustrated with is that D.O.J. broke the law.”

The letter, signed by more than a dozen women who have said they were victims of Mr. Epstein and released on Monday, called on Congress to hold hearings to ensure that the Justice Department is fully complying with the terms of the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

The statement also notes that the women, who call themselves “Survivor Sisters,” are frustrated that the Justice Department has largely failed to meet with them or discuss their concerns.

Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/business/epstein-victims-justice-dept-files-released.html