Why haven't more Americans faced charges in the Epstein case?
Sarah Smith explains why so far, no Americans, beyond Epstein and Maxwell, have faced criminal investigations.
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"If more truths need to come out, and it seems likely they do, it would be better done more quickly and credibly than seems likely to happen now."
— Holman W. Jenkins , Other
"Victims want 'to be made whole', but that 'doesn't mean we can just create evidence or that we can just kind of come up with a case that isn’t there.'"
— Todd Blanche , Politician
"Epstein might be the 'most dangerous sexual predator in US history.'"
— Brad Edwards , Activist
"We have pending investigations in our office."
— Pam Bondi , Politician
"Who, if anyone, did Epstein traffic these young women to besides himself?"
— John Neely Kennedy , Politician
"There is no credible information. None. If there were, I would bring the case yesterday, that he trafficked to other individuals."
— Kash Patel , Politician
"I will not sit idly as they use me as a prop in a closed-door kangaroo court by a Republican Party running scared."
— Bill Clinton , Politician
Key People
Former prince with links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Maria Farmer's sister who was also a victim of Epstein.
Bill Clinton is a former President of the United States.
Victims’ rights lawyer representing over 200 of Epstein’s survivors.
Survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse who spoke about the negligence of the DOJ.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Journalist who called out Epstein's crimes in a 2006 opinion piece.
A former film producer convicted of sexual assault.
Hillary Clinton is a former U.S. Secretary of State and presidential candidate.
A commentator for the Wall Street Journal who discusses issues surrounding accountability and integrity.
Commerce secretary during Trump's administration.
Jes Staley is a banker formerly with Barclays.
A Republican U.S. Senator from Louisiana.
The former Chief of Staff for the Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense.
British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
Co-founder of Apollo Global Management.
Les Wexner is a billionaire retail mogul, founder of L Brands.
Survivor who reported Epstein and Maxwell's abuse in 1996.
Nancy Guthrie is an 84-year-old woman who was recently abducted from her home in Arizona.
Pam Bondi is a former attorney general of Florida.
Former UK ambassador to the US mentioned in the context of Epstein's network.
Prince Andrew is a member of the British royal family.
Thorbjorn Jagland is a former Prime Minister of Norway.
Todd Blanche is the nominee for attorney general and a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump.
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Sarah Smith explains why so far, no Americans, beyond Epstein and Maxwell, have faced criminal investigations.
Investigative documents reveal victim identities were known to prosecutors, raising questions about the lack of charges against Epstein's associates.
An analysis of how institutions have failed Epstein's survivors, highlighting the lack of justice despite extensive evidence.
A discussion on the media's reluctance to name individuals in the Epstein files due to defamation laws and internal pressures.
An examination of the differing paces at which European countries and the U.S. are addressing Epstein's associates.
Sarah Smith explains why so far, no Americans, beyond Epstein and Maxwell, have faced criminal investigations.
An overview of individuals named in the Epstein files and the FBI's involvement in the investigation.
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