No outreach' to Epstein victims despite Trump's vow to investigate, lawyers say

"For more than six months, Donald Trump and his justice department have insisted they would get to the bottom of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, but nine attorneys who have represented approximately 50 Epstein survivors told the Guardian they have not been recently contacted by the justice department. The revelation casts doubt on the effort by the Trump administration to fully investigate Epstein's crimes and activities and reveal everything that the government knows about him."

"There has still been no outreach from the DoJ or members of Congress to me seeking to interview my clients, said the top civil attorney Gloria Allred, who has represented 27 Epstein survivors. Lisa Bloom, who has represented 11 Epstein survivors, said: No, haven't heard anything. As usual the survivors are being ignored in the political battle. Spencer Kuvin, the chief legal officer of Goldlaw, similarly said there had not been outreach by law enforcement officials or Congress."

"I have heard nothing from the DoJ and they have provided me no updates to give to my clients. I have even sent a letter to the committee chair volunteering to speak with them about the original investigation and litigation. This letter was completely ignored, Kuvin said. It is appalling that the federal government is again failing to keep the victims at the center of this investigation. Instead, it appears that all the government is interested in is attempting to whitewash the prior investigation."

For more than six months Donald Trump and his Justice Department said they would investigate Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. Nine attorneys who represented roughly 50 survivors report that the Justice Department has not contacted them. Prominent lawyers Gloria Allred, Lisa Bloom and Spencer Kuvin stated they received no outreach from DOJ or Congress. The House oversight committee issued subpoenas and met some victims but released documents contained virtually no new information. Attorneys say offers to assist were ignored and express concern that victims are being sidelined while government interest appears focused on protecting the prior investigation.

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