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Chris Stein in Washington

Congressman Ro Khanna warns officials not to impede Epstein files release: ‘They will be prosecuted’

a man speaking in front of microphones and a sign saying 'Epstein Files Transparency Act' in front of a scrum of reporters outside the US Capitol
Ro Khanna speaks during a news conference with victims of Jeffrey Epstein outside the US Capitol in September. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Democratic congressman Ro Khanna was a major force behind the legislative campaign that led Donald Trump to back down from his opposition and sign into law a bill compelling the release of files related to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

With the justice department now required to release the documents within 30 days, Khanna has a warning for those in the Trump administration who may find themselves pressed to withhold information: comply or face the consequences.

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