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UN: Epstein Abuses May Constitute 'Crimes Against Humanity'
UN experts highlight systematic, transnational abuses in Epstein files and call for independent investigations, noting over 1,200 victims identified in the documents.
- On February 18, 2026 UN independent experts said millions of files released by the U.S. Department of Justice may meet crimes against humanity, citing dehumanisation, racism and corruption and calling for thorough investigations.
- Congress's Epstein Files Transparency Act forced the U.S. Department of Justice to release documents, but only a partial set was made public after the 30-day deadline, with more than 6 million files possibly remaining.
- The released documents identify over 1,200 victims and experts noted botched redactions exposed sensitive victim information, while women and girls were commodified and dehumanised in the records.
- Corporate fallout has prompted resignations, with Tom Pritzker leaving Monday and Kathy Ruemmler stepping down last week, while New Mexico approved a probe and Casey Wasserman put his agency up for sale Friday.
- Experts warn that UN-appointed independent experts say millions of released DOJ files may meet the threshold for crimes against humanity, prompting calls for broader investigations.
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Epstein's files contain credible evidence of systematic and widespread sexual abuse, human trafficking and exploitation of women and girls, independent human rights experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council have found. Some of the acts may even amount to crimes against humanity, they added.
Flawed ‘Epstein Files’ disclosures undermine accountability for grave crimes against women and girls: UN experts
GENEVA – The so-called ‘Epstein Files’ contain disturbing and credible evidence of systematic and large-scale sexual abuse, trafficking and exploitation of women and girls, UN experts* said today.According to the experts, these acts could amount to sexual slavery, reproductive violence, enforced disappearance, torture, inhuman and degrading treatment, and femicide.
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