Federal government failed to hold Epstein accountable, Republican committee says

A 15-month investigation by the House Oversight Committee, chaired by a Republican, has concluded that the federal government has been ineffective for decades in holding Jeffrey Epstein accountable. The committee's report, released following the investigation, criticizes the government's handling of Epstein and his associates. Epstein, a high-profile financier, was known for his involvement in various legal issues, including sex trafficking. The report highlights a series of failures by federal authorities to adequately address Epstein's activities over an extended period.