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US Congressman Accuses Prince Andrew of Sex Crimes in House

Rep. Thomas Massie lists Prince Andrew among Jeffrey Epstein's alleged co-conspirators in the US House of Representatives.

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Representative Thomas Massie, a senior Republican, read a list of names including Prince Andrew on the floor of the House of Representatives, describing them as co-conspirators of Jeffrey Epstein. [1] Thomas Massie stated that Prince Andrew committed sex crimes in the United States. [2] Representative Thomas Massie is pressing for the release of millions of documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein that he claims are being withheld by the Trump administration. [3] Thomas Massie argued that publishing the names of alleged perpetrators would bring accountability to the US Department of Justice and closure for survivors. [4] A new accuser, whose identity remains reserved, stated that she was in her twenties when Jeffrey Epstein flew her to the UK in 2010 to have a sexual encounter with Prince Andrew at Royal Lodge. [5] Prince Andrew was arrested in February under suspicion of misconduct in public office after documents published by the Trump administration appeared to indicate he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein. [6] Thomas Massie, the representative for Kentucky, stated that he expects this public exposure to pressure the US Department of Justice to act regarding the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein associates. [7]
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  1. Representative Thomas Massie, a senior Republican, read a list of names including Prince Andrew on the floor of the House of Representatives, describing them as co-conspirators of Jeffrey Epstein. · The Independent
  2. Thomas Massie stated that Prince Andrew committed sex crimes in the United States. · The Independent
  3. Representative Thomas Massie is pressing for the release of millions of documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein that he claims are being withheld by the Trump administration. · The Independent
  4. Thomas Massie argued that publishing the names of alleged perpetrators would bring accountability to the US Department of Justice and closure for survivors. · The Independent
  5. A new accuser, whose identity remains reserved, stated that she was in her twenties when Jeffrey Epstein flew her to the UK in 2010 to have a sexual encounter with Prince Andrew at Royal Lodge. · Perfil
  6. Prince Andrew was arrested in February under suspicion of misconduct in public office after documents published by the Trump administration appeared to indicate he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein. · Perfil
  7. Thomas Massie, the representative for Kentucky, stated that he expects this public exposure to pressure the US Department of Justice to act regarding the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein associates. · Perfil
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