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Congressional Rep. Calls DOJ's Epstein Files Handling 'Cover-Up' as Todd Blanche Questioned

U.S. Rep. Stansbury accuses Attorney General Bondi and DOJ of mismanaging Epstein files, while Trump's attorney Todd Blanche faces grilling over case connections.

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Congressional Criticism Mounts Over Epstein Files Management

U.S. Representative Stansbury has publicly criticized what she calls "very truly a cover-up" regarding the handling of Epstein files by Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice, according to the Santa Fe New Mexican. The congresswoman accused the DOJ of "mismanagement" in their handling of the extensive documentation related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Trump Attorney Faces Scrutiny Over Epstein Connections

NewsNation reported that Chris Cuomo intensively questioned Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's attorney, about the Epstein files during a recent interview. Blanche was specifically asked to address connections between Trump and accusers mentioned in the Epstein documentation. The questioning comes as new scrutiny emerges over potential payments from Epstein's co-executors to "Jane Doe 4," one of the accusers in the case.

Viral Lookalike Controversy Draws Attention

Meanwhile, a Palm Beach resident nicknamed "Palm Beach Pete" has gone viral due to his striking resemblance to Jeffrey Epstein, sparking conspiracy theories online. According to the New York Post's exclusive interview, the man credits the Post itself for initially drawing the comparison. Speaking to multiple outlets including WGXA, KRCR, and Complex, the lookalike has been forced to repeatedly state "I'm not Jeffrey Epstein" and "He's dead" to dispel theories about the convicted sex trafficker still being alive.

Ongoing Estate Questions

Questions continue to surround the activities of Epstein's estate co-executors and their potential financial arrangements with victims, particularly regarding "Jane Doe 4," as reported by NewsNation. These developments come as the Epstein Document Archive continues to serve as a crucial resource for researchers and journalists investigating the case.

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FAQ: Congressional Rep. Calls DOJ's Epstein Files Handling 'Cover-Up' as Todd Blanche Questioned

What is Rep. Stansbury accusing the DOJ of regarding Epstein files?
Rep. Stansbury is calling the DOJ's handling of Epstein files 'very truly a cover-up' and accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of mismanagement.
Why was Todd Blanche questioned about Epstein files?
As Trump's attorney, Blanche was grilled by Chris Cuomo about connections between Trump and accusers mentioned in the Epstein documentation.
What questions remain about Epstein's estate?
There are ongoing questions about potential payments from Epstein's co-executors to 'Jane Doe 4' and other financial arrangements with victims.

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