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Blanche holds meeting with Epstein accusers after Tillis' request

Blanche holds meeting with Epstein accusers after Tillis' request

Summary

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with women who accused Jeffrey Epstein of crimes after Senator Thom Tillis requested the meeting. Blanche encouraged the accusers to provide any new information to the FBI, but some attendees criticized Blanche’s tone and commitment during the meeting.

Key Facts

  • Blanche met for about an hour with Epstein accusers at the Justice Department in Washington.
  • The meeting included senior Justice Department officials, FBI agents, and victim support staff.
  • Blanche encouraged the victims to speak with FBI investigators about any new evidence.
  • Epstein accusers Annie Farmer and Dani Bensky described Blanche as dismissive and unhelpful.
  • Blanche said he wants to deliver justice through prosecutions but doesn’t know if that will happen.
  • The Justice Department has released many documents related to Epstein’s crimes and said new investigations will happen if new evidence appears.
  • Senator Thom Tillis requested the meeting before supporting Blanche’s nomination as Attorney General.
  • Blanche has spoken with over 30 representatives of Epstein’s victims during the review of files.
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