Headline: US Lawmaker Demands Arrests After Epstein Files Release

Why this matters: The case raises concerns about transparency and accountability in handling high-profile abuse investigations.

Date: 25 March 2026

Tags: Politics, Law, Crime, United States

Summary:

• Thomas Massie criticised release of Epstein files as insufficient.

• He called for arrests, saying suspects should be “perp-walked” in handcuffs.

• Massie said justice system is failing without visible prosecutions.

• He criticised redactions made by the Department of Justice.

• DOJ said withheld material protects victims and ongoing investigations.

• Law enabling release was co-written by Massie and signed by Donald Trump.

• UK has made arrests linked to Epstein investigations.

• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson were arrested and released under investigation.

• Both individuals deny wrongdoing and are cooperating with authorities.

• Millions of documents remain undisclosed due to sensitive content.

What’s next: Further disclosures and cross-border cooperation may influence ongoing investigations in the US and UK.