UN Panel Says Epstein Abuses May Constitute 'Crimes Against Humanity'

UN Panel Condemns Epstein's Abuses as Crimes Against Humanity

A group of United Nations experts have suggested that the actions of Jeffrey Epstein may meet the definition of crimes against humanity. The UN Human Rights Council panel released a statement in response to millions of files related to criminal investigations into Epstein, revealing a 'global criminal enterprise' and systemic dehumanization, racism, and corruption.

The UN experts called for an independent investigation into allegations involving Epstein and his associates, who include influential global figures. They criticized redactions in the Epstein files that shielded powerful individuals, leaving survivors feeling retraumatized and subjected to institutional gaslighting.

New Mexico lawmakers are probing Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, while former Israeli PM Barak faces criticism over his ties with Epstein. Logistics giant DP World replaced its chief executive after his name appeared in the Epstein files.

Despite efforts to make the documents public, many remain redacted. Survivors feel retraumatized by incomplete disclosures. Lawmakers in the US have accused President Trump's administration of defy[ng] the Epstein Files Transparency Act by over-redacting documents.

The UN panel emphasized that more must be done to ensure justice for survivors and called any suggestion to move on from the 'Epstein files' unacceptable, representing a failure of responsibility towards victims.