Dexter Votes to Release Epstein Files, Urges Senate Republicans to Give Survivors Justice

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement after voting to release documents in the possession of the Department of Justice tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein:

“For too long, through his obstruction and evasion of accountability, Trump has prolonged the pain and suffering of survivors. First, he said the Epstein files were a hoax, then he bullied Republicans who had the courage to call for transparency. 

“Enough. Survivors deserve justice. The public deserves answers. Anyone who stands in the way is complicit in shielding pedophiles. The House has done its part—now the Republican-controlled Senate must find the courage to do the same.”

The Epstein Files Transparency Act mandates that the Department of Justice release unclassified records related to Epstein’s crimes and network. The resolution passed with bipartisan support after Dexter was one of the 218 members of Congress who used a procedural maneuver known as a discharge petition to force its vote in the House. 

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