Fight for full Epstein file transparency continues as Maxwell invokes Fifth, seeks clemency

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are pressing for full transparency regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files, as recent reviews revealed redacted names of potentially incriminated individuals. Despite the Justice Department's efforts to unredact non-victim names, portions remain blacked out due to initial submissions from the FBI and a Grand Jury. Tensions rise as Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's co-conspirator, refuses to answer questions, citing her Fifth Amendment rights, while her lawyer suggests she could clear high-profile figures if granted clemency—a notion widely opposed by both lawmakers and survivors. A hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi is anticipated, with Epstein survivors planning to attend.