Todd Blanche Defends the DOJ’s Handling of the Epstein Case (7/16/26)

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told senators during his July 15 confirmation hearing that the Justice Department has not permanently closed the door on prosecuting additional people connected to Jeffrey Epstein. Blanche said the department would investigate, indict and prosecute anyone if credible new evidence emerged showing that person participated in Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation. He distinguished between the DOJ’s completed review of its existing Epstein records and the department’s continuing authority to open new criminal cases. Although the prosecutions of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell have ended, Blanche insisted that investigators remain prepared to act immediately if victims, attorneys or other witnesses provide information capable of supporting charges.Blanche also defended the DOJ against accusations that it has abandoned Epstein’s survivors, saying officials have met with representatives of more than 30 victims and will continue speaking with anyone who comes forward. He encouraged victims and their lawyers to contact the FBI with additional evidence, promising that the department would investigate it fully. His comments came amid criticism of the government’s handling of the Epstein records, including the earlier DOJ and FBI conclusion that investigators found no evidence of a formal “client list” and no justification for additional public disclosures. Blanche’s position is that the existing document review may be finished, but the broader possibility of prosecuting new suspects remains open if evidence strong enough to sustain a criminal case is produced.to contact me:[email protected]:Todd Blanche says Epstein prosecution remains open to new evidence | Fox News