International law panel concludes Epsteins abuse may be crimes against humanity

UN Experts Urge Independent Investigation into Epstein’s Sex-Trafficking Ring

A group of independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council has released a statement in response to the recent release of millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal investigations. The documents, which were obtained through a bipartisan piece of legislation, reveal a story of dehumanization, racism, and corruption.

The records show that Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring may meet the definition of crimes against humanity, according to the UN experts. They have called for an independent investigation into allegations surrounding Epstein and his associates, who include prominent figures in global politics, business, science, and culture.

The experts stated that the revelations from the files suggest a “global criminal enterprise” and that all allegations contained within are egregious in nature. They emphasized the need for an independent, thorough, and impartial investigation to determine how such crimes could have taken place for so long.

The release of the documents was required as part of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which gave the US government 30 days to publish all of its Epstein-related documents in a searchable format. However, only a partial release was made available on January 30, and reports indicate that there may be more than 6 million files in the government’s possession.

The UN experts have criticized the heavy redactions in the Epstein files, which appear to shield the identities of powerful figures. They noted that these redactions have left many survivors feeling retraumatized and subjected to what they describe as “institutional gaslighting.” The experts emphasized that more must be done to ensure justice for the survivors.

The UN panel’s statement echoes similar criticisms in the US, where lawmakers have argued that the administration has defied the November law by redacting documents beyond the guidelines set out by Congress.

Source: Al Jazeera