US Congress has unanimously approved legislation compelling the Justice Department to release files related to the late Jeffrey Epstein.
In a rare bipartisan move, both the House and Senate have passed a bill mandating the Justice Department to publicly release documents pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died in custody in 2019. Once signed into law by President Trump, the department will have thirty days to comply.
This action follows years of scrutiny and demands for openness surrounding Epstein’s case and the involvement of prominent individuals. The legislation aims to provide greater accountability and insight into the handling of the inquiry.
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