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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Luis Vincent Gochoco

House Votes to Open Epstein Files: Yet One Washington Heavyweight Fights to Keep Names Hidden

For years, a heavy shroud of secrecy has protected the powerful elite connected to the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. That veil is finally being torn down, yet a significant struggle remains within the highest corridors of power regarding how the truth should be revealed.

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives delivered a resounding verdict, voting 427-1 to compel the release of federal investigative materials. However, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is urging the Senate to intervene, warning that the current legislation lacks 'proper protections for the innocent.'

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