New Congressional Criticism, Estate Questions, and International Revelations in Epstein Case
Rep. Stansbury criticizes DOJ handling, Norway's crown princess claims deception, and new questions emerge about estate payments and potential homicide theories.
Congressional Criticism and DOJ Handling
U.S. Rep. Stansbury has sharply criticized what she called "mismanagement" of [Epstein files](/documents) by Attorney General Bondi and the Department of Justice, describing it as "very truly a cover-up," according to the Santa Fe New Mexican. This represents new congressional pressure on federal authorities regarding document transparency.
International Connections Surface
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit made public statements claiming she was "manipulated and deceived" by Jeffrey Epstein, as reported by both The Guardian and UPI. The princess said she had "no knowledge" of Epstein's crimes when she interacted with him, marking a rare public acknowledgment from European royalty regarding connections to the convicted sex trafficker.
Estate and Legal Developments
NewsNation reported new questions surrounding potential payments from Epstein's co-executors to "Jane Doe 4," raising concerns about estate settlements with victims. Additionally, Bank of America reached a class-action settlement related to its dealings with Epstein, according to Compliance Week, though details of the settlement terms were not disclosed.
Death Investigation Claims
LA Magazine reported that a former Brooklyn prosecutor warned federal authorities in an email that Epstein's death was likely a "homicide" rather than suicide. This adds to ongoing questions about the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death in federal custody, though the claims represent allegations rather than official findings.
Meanwhile, NPR reported that Epstein's former attorney testified having "no knowledge whatsoever" of his client's crimes, and The Palm Beach Post covered advocacy efforts to elevate survivor stories in the ongoing legal proceedings.