Tuesday, Republican Rep. Tim Burchett issued a formal request to the Communman Comer James Comer to confirm Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and connections.
Given the public interest in this subject, the rep. Burchett’s Call should be honored by Rep. Comer despite political backlash that both can receive President Donald Trump and his closest allies.
Maxwell, served a 20-year federal sentence for his role in Epstein’s sexual surgical operation, remained one of some living people with direct knowledge of the Epstein network. His testimony can enlighten the mechanisms of abuse, the abilities and potential that the identities of strong numbers may have escaped accountability.
The letter of Burchett’s Comer urges not only an invitation but a subpoena if Maxwell refuses to appear voluntarily. It is not political theater, as many questions in Congress. It’s a good arrival for justice.
Burchett request time is critical. A recent memo from the Department of Justice and FBI concluded that Epstein died by suicide and with no progressive client list existing. Despite this conclusion that only slightly done to extinguish the public doubt.
The release of the memo, accompanied by contradictory statements by Pam Boni Bondi about the existence of epstein-related documents, deepening trust. Bondi admits that the files “sitting on my desk,” only later walking in that account. Such configurations count fuel and erode in trust in our institutions.
The chairman Comer is currently facing an important decision. Will he honor the Burchett request and show that the Oversight Committee is committed to the truth and accountability? Or will he allow political and institutional inertia to bury one of the most disturbing scandals in our day?
Public appetite for transparency is not partisan. Americans across the political spectrum want answers. They want to know who enables Epstein, which benefits his crimes and why justice is easier. Maxwell’s proof can give the answers. It also helps the victims of finding closure and ensure that such a network will never work again.
Comer has the authority to move. If he chooses to ignore Burchett’s request, he risks that Congress does not want to face uncomfortable facts. Worst, he insists in understanding that strong people are above the law.
Others may argue that Maxwell invitation to testify is a distraction or a stunt politics. But the argument failed to recognize gravity of crimes involved.
Burchett’s courage should not be met with silence. Comer must respond, not in the saucers, but in action. A public hearing show that Maxwell appears to be serious about management, serious about justice and serious about restoring public trust.
If Maxwell refuses to testify, a subpoena should be followed. If the DOJ resists, Congress must affect the Constitutional authority. Stakes are very high for half steps. Victims are worth answering. The public is appropriate transparency. And the truth, uncomfortable, should shine.
Chairman Comer, choosing yours. History will remember if you stand for accountability or standing in his way.
– The Baltimore Sun
