Survivors in Limbo: How DOJ Contradictions Are Delaying Justice in the Epstein Case

Mandelson, Epstein, and Starmer: A Vetting Failure at the Top

Peter Mandelson’s appointment as the UK ambassador to the United States has come under intense scrutiny after it emerged that he failed a key security vetting process but was still cleared for the role. Despite concerns raised during the vetting—reportedly tied in part to his past associations, including his connection to Jeffrey Epstein—the Foreign Office pushed the appointment through anyway. The situation escalated when those concerns became public, raising serious questions about how and why such a decision was made in the face of known risks. The controversy has now spilled over onto Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is facing mounting criticism over claims that proper procedures were followed. Critics argue that either Starmer was unaware of the failed vetting—which points to a breakdown in oversight—or he knew and chose to move forward regardless, which raises deeper concerns about judgment and transparency. The Epstein connection has only intensified the backlash, reinforcing the perception that reputational and security risks were downplayed or ignored for political convenience, leaving Starmer under growing pressure to explain how this was allowed to happen. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Peter Mandelson failed US ambassador vetting – but was given the job anyway | The Independent [https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/politics/mandelson-security-failed-starmer-epstein-b2959156.html]

Survivors in Limbo: How DOJ Contradictions Are Delaying Justice in the Epstein Case

The situation surrounding the Epstein files has become increasingly tangled inside the Trump-era Justice Department, with conflicting signals creating more confusion than clarity. After former attorney general Pam Bondi failed to comply with a congressional subpoena over her handling of the files, lawmakers began threatening contempt proceedings, arguing that her departure from the role does not absolve her of the obligation to testify. At the same time, her replacement, Todd Blanche—who has close ties to Donald Trump—has tried to strike two different tones: publicly suggesting support for transparency and victim hearings, while also downplaying missed deadlines and inconsistencies tied to the release of documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. That contradiction has fueled growing skepticism from legal experts, victims’ advocates, and members of Congress, who argue that the Justice Department’s approach looks less like disorganization and more like strategic ambiguity. Survivors’ attorneys have emphasized that accountability hinges on enforcing subpoenas and fully releasing records, while critics question whether Blanche’s position and past relationship with Trump compromise the likelihood of meaningful action. The broader picture is one of mounting frustration, with bipartisan pressure building for enforcement and transparency, even as victims and their representatives warn that the process risks becoming yet another instance of delayed or incomplete justice. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: What’s next in the Jeffrey Epstein saga? Trump’s justice department sends mixed messages | Jeffrey Epstein | The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/20/trump-doj-epstein-files-victims]

Lesley Groff And The Transcript From Her Epstein Related Trip to Congress (Part 15) (7/11/26)

Lesley Groff told the House Oversight Committee that she worked for Jeffrey Epstein from February 2001 until July 2019 as his secretary/administrative assistant, handling scheduling, calls, travel coordination, calendars, and staff logistics. Her central position was that Epstein kept her separated from his criminal life, that she never witnessed abuse, never had a victim disclose abuse to her, and did not knowingly help Epstein or Maxwell commit crimes. She described Epstein as a “master manipulator” who lied to her and kept his “legitimate” world apart from his abuse, while acknowledging that she scheduled massage appointments when Epstein provided names and numbers, sometimes circulated calendars that included those appointments early on, and understood the massages as routine at the time. She said she did not personally meet the massage providers, did not know they were minors or young women, and assumed they were masseuses, even though members pressed her on why an extremely wealthy man would use rotating names and phone numbers instead of a professional massage service. The questioning also focused heavily on Epstein’s network and whether Groff had knowledge of powerful men being provided access to girls or young women through Epstein or Maxwell. Groff repeatedly answered no when asked whether she had arranged massages for prominent figures, knew of sexual activity involving minors or young women, or knew of anyone who knowingly facilitated Epstein’s crimes. She acknowledged scheduling or connecting Epstein with high-profile contacts, including Prince Andrew, Ehud Barak, Larry Summers, George Mitchell, John Kerry, Wesley Clark, Bill Clinton-related circles, and Donald Trump phone calls, but denied arranging Trump travel during her employment and denied knowledge of Trump-related law enforcement communications. She also said she never suspected Epstein or Maxwell of working with any intelligence service. Overall, Groff’s testimony was defensive and narrow: she admitted to being part of the machinery that kept Epstein’s calendar and contacts moving, but insisted she never saw the criminal operation underneath it and never knowingly enabled it. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source:   Lesley-Groff-Transcript.pdf [https://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lesley-Groff-Transcript.pdf]

Jeffrey Epstein And His Ties To The CIA Are Exposed By His Former Bodyguard (7/11/26)

In an interview for her podcast series Broken: Jeffrey Epstein, journalist Tara Palmeri recounts a conversation Brad Edwards—who represented several of Epstein’s victims—had with Igor Zinoviev, Epstein’s bodyguard of approximately five years. Edwards described how Zinoviev issued a chilling warning: “‘You don't know who you're messing with and you need to be really careful. You are on Jeffrey's radar… you don't want to be on Jeffrey's radar’,” to which Edwards asked, “Who am I messing with?” Zinoviev quietly responded with three letters: “C‑I‑A.” Digging deeper, Palmeri reports that, according to Edwards, Zinoviev said that in 2008—while Epstein was serving his work‑release sentence—he was sent to the CIA headquarters in Virginia. Allegedly, Epstein attended some kind of private class there as the only civilian, during which he was handed a book containing a handwritten note. Zinoviev said he was instructed not to read it, only to deliver it to Epstein behind bars. The nature of the message, and any follow‑up, remains unclear. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Epstein Was 'Protected' By CIA and Trump, Former Bodyguard Claims [https://radaronline.com/p/jeffrey-epstein-prosecuted-bodyguard-cia-friend-trump/]

British Detectives Head to America to Speak With Virginia Roberts’ Family (7/11/26)

Thames Valley Police detectives are reportedly preparing to travel to the United States to interview relatives of Virginia Giuffre as part of their expanding investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Officers are expected to speak with Giuffre’s brother, Sky Roberts, and his wife, Amanda, about her allegations that Andrew sexually assaulted her on three occasions when she was a teenager. Andrew, who has consistently denied wrongdoing, settled Giuffre’s civil lawsuit in 2022 for an estimated £12 million without admitting liability. The reported interviews follow Andrew’s February 2026 arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after which he was released while the investigation continued. The inquiry has reportedly widened beyond Giuffre’s allegations to examine Andrew’s decade as Britain’s special trade representative between 2001 and 2011. Police are assessing potential allegations involving fraud, corruption, bullying, obstruction of justice and the possible misuse of confidential government or royal information. Investigators are also communicating with the Royal Household, the Department for Business and Trade and American authorities as they seek original Epstein-related documents and testimony from additional witnesses. Giuffre’s family welcomed Andrew’s arrest, saying it demonstrated that royalty should not place anyone beyond the reach of the law. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com to contact me: Andrew detectives 'to fly to US to interview Virginia Giuffre's family over her sex allegations against ex-Prince' [https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/39712524/andrew-detectives-fly-us-interview-virginia-giuffre-family/]