The much-anticipated release of the US government documents concerning convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is imminent. These files, containing a wealth of information including names, testimonies, and previously undisclosed evidence, are expected to be made public today or tomorrow after years of legal hurdles and attempts to keep them concealed. It is believed that this disclosure could unveil the extensive reach of Epstein’s network. The US has pledged transparency for almost two decades, and now, with victims eagerly awaiting and influential figures bracing for the impact, the time for unveiling has arrived.
In this open letter to the American people, Mirror’s US Editor Christopher Bucktin shares his thoughts…
Dear Citizens of the United States,
By the end of this week, the US government is poised to unveil the long-awaited Epstein files, documents that have been the subject of delays, redactions, and attempts to keep them hidden under the guise of ongoing investigations for almost seventeen years.
It has taken seventeen years to reach this point—an era marked by headlines, legal agreements, leaked flight records, and confidential testimonies that have exposed a scandal spanning from New York City residences to private islands and corridors of power on both sides of the Atlantic.
For over 17 years, victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his associates have endured immense suffering. Surprisingly, out of the few individuals facing repercussions, all are of British descent.
Ghislaine Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence. Former prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has faced public disgrace and title stripping. Peter Mandelson has encountered fallout and lost positions due to his connections with Epstein. It is essential to acknowledge and address the connections between these individuals and Epstein without concealing the shame.
Contrastingly, in the US, where the core of Epstein’s criminal activities existed, no prominent American figures have faced consequences. No high-ranking political figures, Wall Street magnates, entertainment industry moguls, tech tycoons, or financial elites have been held accountable for their involvement.
It raises a critical question: why have individuals with power, wealth, and influence in America not been subject to accountability despite the extensive evidence and testimonies related to Epstein’s illicit activities?
To the international community, it appears evident that America shields
