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Rep. Thomas Massie Names 14 Associates of Jeffrey Epstein on House Floor

Rep. Thomas Massie named 14 associates of Jeffrey Epstein during a House floor speech on September 1, 2026, criticizing the DOJ for withholding documents related to Epstein's crimes. He announced a petition for a new transparency act aimed at increasing access to files for state courts and providing closure for survivors.

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Rep. Thomas Massie named 14 associates of Jeffrey Epstein during a House floor speech on September 1, 2026, criticizing the DOJ for withholding documents related to Epstein's crimes. He announced a petition for a new transparency act aimed at increasing access to files for state courts and providing closure for survivors.

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WATCH: Massie names 14 Epstein associates to 'shame' DOJ

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Rep. Thomas Massie Names 14 Associates of Jeffrey Epstein on House Floor