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Epstein Files Release: Why Ro Khanna Warns of Prosecution for Tampering

US Representative Ro Khanna is making strong statements ahead of a major document dump. He says his Epstein Transparency Act is finally forcing the release of files that should have been public decades ago. The release comes alongside new photos from Epstein's estate showing him with various public figures. Khanna is warning that anyone who tampers with these documents will face prosecution.

Key Points: Ro Khanna Epstein Files Release Accountability for Powerful Men

  • Ro Khanna's Epstein Transparency Act forced the imminent release of thousands of long-withheld documents
  • Newly released photos show Epstein with figures like Bill Gates and Noam Chomsky
  • Khanna warns DOJ officials against excessive redaction or document concealment
  • House Democrats pledge continued transparency by releasing estate photos and documents
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Rich and powerful men will be held accountable, says US representative Ro Khanna ahead of Epstein files release

US Rep. Ro Khanna warns of prosecution for anyone tampering with the imminent Epstein files release, promising accountability for the rich and powerful.

"Tomorrow, finally, rich and powerful men who raped underage girls or who covered up for this abuse will be held accountable. - Ro Khanna"

Washington DC, December 19

American politicians and public are awaiting the release of the infamous Epstein Files even as Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released another collection of images from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. The full tranche of files are expected to be released on the midnight of Friday.

US representative from California's 17th congressional district, Ro Khanna said that finally rich men who covered up for abuse would be held acountable once the tranche of files are released.

"Tomorrow by 11:59 PM on Friday, the Epstein files will finally be released because of my Epstein Transparency Act. We will see thousands of documents that we should have seen decades ago. Three federal judges have ordered the release. As I'm speaking, dozens of lawyers on the national security team at the Department of Justice are preparing the documents for release. Let me be very clear: we need a full release. Anyone who tampers with these documents or conceals documents or engages in excessive redaction will be prosecuted because of obstruction of justice. We will prosecute individuals regardless of whether they're the Attorney General or a career or political appointee. We need full transparency and justice for the survivors. Tomorrow, finally, rich and powerful men who raped underage girls or who covered up for this abuse will be held accountable. The Epstein class needs to go," Khanna said.

Meanwhile, on Thursday around 70 photographs from Epstein's computer and email accounts were released by the House Democrats.

One image shows former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates standing next to a woman, whose face is redacted. Another shows Noam Chomsky seated next to Epstein on a plane. Several images show a social gathering over a meal and several faces of powerful or public figures, including Epstein, reported PBS News. The Epstein estate did not provide context for any of the images.

Several images in the new release show Epstein, a convicted sex offender, photographed with women whose faces have been redacted. In on undated photograph a quote from Vladimir Nabokov's "Lolita" is seen written on someone's foot. Other unexplained images include, identification cards or passports of several unidentified people from countries such as Russia and the Czech Republic, reported PBS.

"Oversight Democrats will continue to release photographs and documents from the Epstein estate to provide transparency for the American people," said Robert Garcia Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

"As we approach the deadline for the Epstein Files Transparency Act, these new images raise more questions about what exactly the Department of Justice has in its possession. We must end this White House cover-up, and the DOJ must release the Epstein files now," he added.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The mention of passports from Russia and Czech Republic is chilling. This network seems truly global. It makes you wonder how many such rings operate in the shadows worldwide, protected by money and influence.
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Priya S
Seeing Bill Gates and Noam Chomsky in these photos is shocking. We often idolize such figures. This is a stark reminder that we must judge people by their character and actions, not just their public achievements.
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Rohit P
Respect to Rep. Khanna for pushing this through. But I'll believe it when I see it. They've been talking about releasing these files for years. Let's see if the "full release" actually happens or if key names are still protected.
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Michael C
The "Lolita" quote on someone's foot... that's beyond disturbing. It shows a blatant, sickening glorification of abuse. This case reveals a level of depravity among elites that is hard to comprehend.
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Kavya N
As an Indian, it's heartbreaking to think of the young girls involved. Our society also needs to be more vigilant against such exploitation, which often happens in plain sight under the guise of "opportunity" or "connections." Justice must be blind to power.

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