1. United States
2. Md.
3. Letter

Investigate and Remove Officials Who Released Epstein Victim Names I am writing to demand immediate action regarding the unconscionable release of victim names from the Epstein files. Officials who disclosed the identities of survivors without their consent must be removed from office, investigated, and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Releasing victim names violates fundamental principles of victim protection that exist across our legal system. Survivors of sexual abuse have the right to privacy and control over their own stories. When government officials expose their identities, they inflict additional trauma, expose victims to harassment and threats, and discourage other survivors from coming forward. This undermines the integrity of ongoing and future investigations into trafficking networks. The discussion surrounding the Epstein files has already generated serious safety concerns among those speaking out about these crimes. Multiple individuals have expressed fear of retaliation and threats. By releasing victim names, officials have made vulnerable people even more exposed to danger while protecting the powerful figures who may have participated in or enabled these crimes. I am calling on you to take three specific actions. First, initiate an immediate investigation into which officials were responsible for releasing victim names and through what channels this information was disclosed. Second, introduce or support legislation that creates criminal penalties for government officials who release the identities of sexual abuse victims without consent. Third, advocate for the removal from office of any official found to have participated in these disclosures. Victims deserve protection, not further victimization by their own government. Those who abuse their positions of power to expose survivors must face consequences. I expect you to prioritize this issue and provide a response detailing what steps you will take to hold these officials accountable and prevent future violations of victim privacy.