Washington D.C. – The spotlight on Prince Andrew's association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is once again intensifying, driven by a vocal group of US lawmakers determined to uncover the full truth of Epstein's vast criminal network. Led primarily by influential members of the House Oversight Committee, these Representatives are calling for the Duke of York to fully cooperate and even testify before Congress regarding his knowledge of the late financier's illicit activities.
The renewed legislative push centers on the belief that individuals close to Epstein, regardless of their status, hold crucial information needed for justice for the victims. The bipartisan calls for action indicate that the Epstein saga remains a high-priority issue on Capitol Hill.
Leading Voices Demand Testimony and Transparency
Several key members of the House of Representatives have taken the lead in demanding transparency from Prince Andrew:
- Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA): As a member of the Oversight Committee, Rep. Khanna has been explicit in his call for the former royal to testify. He maintains that the public deserves to know who may have aided or been aware of the abuses committed alongside Epstein.
- Representative Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA): Also on the Oversight Committee, Rep. Subramanyam has urged Prince Andrew to come forward, suggesting that testifying could be an opportunity for the Prince to "clear his name" and assist in the ongoing pursuit of justice.
- Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA): The ranking Democrat on the Oversight Committee, Rep. Garcia, has focused on utilizing the committee's power to obtain and release all relevant documents related to the Epstein estate, a move intended to shine a light on everyone connected to the scandal.
- Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY): Working across the aisle, Rep. Massie has partnered with Rep. Khanna on legislation aimed at forcing the release of all government files connected to Epstein, underscoring the bipartisan commitment to full disclosure.
Beyond the House: A Bipartisan Pursuit of Justice
While the most direct and publicly aggressive demands for testimony have come from the House, the sentiment reflects a wider resolve within the US legislative branch. Lawmakers are not merely focused on Andrew's specific allegations—which he settled in a civil suit with accuser Virginia Giuffre—but on extracting any information he might have about the broader network of individuals involved.
The representatives argue that Prince Andrew, who was a close associate of Epstein and was named in documents released from the financier's estate, is uniquely positioned to offer insights.
"This is about making sure that rich and powerful people don't get away with these heinous crimes, regardless of how much money they have or how much power they have," stated one of the Representatives, summarizing the motivation behind the congressional pressure.
The move by US lawmakers signals a determined effort to ensure that status and privilege do not shield individuals from accountability in the sprawling, international sex trafficking case.
Written by Tres Rivers
Journalist for HARP ON THE TRUTH
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