In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein files controversy, bipartisan lawmakers say they have uncovered the names of six wealthy men allegedly hidden in redacted Department of Justice documents. The revelation is reigniting national debate over government transparency, elite accountability, and unresolved questions surrounding the late financier’s global network.

Democratic Representative Ro Khanna and Republican Representative Thomas Massie announced that they personally reviewed unredacted Epstein-related documents at the US Department of Justice in Washington, DC.

The visit followed passage of the Jeffrey Epstein Transparency Act, legislation compelling the release of millions of pages tied to the convicted sex offender’s associates and activities.

According to Khanna, six wealthy men were redacted “for no apparent reason” in publicly released files. He named them during remarks on the House floor, invoking constitutional protections under the Speech and Debate Clause.

The six individuals identified were:

Lawmakers described them as “likely incriminated” due to their presence in investigative materials.

Among the six names, the most recognizable is Leslie Wexner, billionaire founder of Victoria's Secret.

Wexner’s past financial and professional ties to Epstein have been extensively reported. Epstein once managed Wexner’s finances and had significant control over aspects of his business empire. Although Wexner has previously stated he was unaware of Epstein’s criminal conduct, renewed scrutiny may intensify questions surrounding their relationship.

Another prominent name is Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, a Dubai-based billionaire businessman with reported email exchanges involving Epstein. He is the brother of Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA, which governs global motorsport championships including Formula One.

While no formal charges have been announced against those named, lawmakers argue that their inclusion in investigative files warrants public disclosure and further examination.

Despite the Justice Department’s release of approximately 3 million pages in January, Democrats argue that another 3 million pages remain unreleased. They also claim excessive and unexplained redactions in documents already made public.

Representative Jamie Raskin, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, described what he called “completely unnecessary redactions,” suggesting possible obstruction of transparency.

Khanna questioned why it required congressional intervention to unmask the six names:

Massie echoed the concern, stating he would formally read the names into the Congressional Record if necessary.

The controversy has once again cast a spotlight on President Donald Trump, whose name appears numerous times in Epstein-related documents. Trump has denied wrongdoing and described investigations involving him as politically motivated.

Separately, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is facing bipartisan calls for resignation after correspondence surfaced indicating he had contact with Epstein and visited his private Caribbean island. Lutnick acknowledged during Senate testimony that he had lunch with Epstein, contradicting earlier public statements.

Both Khanna and Massie have suggested Lutnick should step down pending further review.

In parallel developments, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation aimed at eliminating the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses.

The proposed measure, named in honor of Virginia Giuffre, seeks to ensure survivors can pursue justice regardless of how much time has passed.

“Justice should not expire,” Schumer said during a press conference with survivors in Washington. “For survivors, healing does not run on a government clock.”

Epstein’s former associate Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, declined to testify before the House Oversight Committee, invoking her constitutional rights.

Her refusal adds another layer of complexity to ongoing congressional investigations into what lawmakers describe as systemic failures in oversight and prosecution.

The renewed scrutiny surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein document release, alleged redactions, and bipartisan demands for transparency underscores broader concerns about:

As congressional investigations continue, pressure is mounting on the Department of Justice to clarify redaction decisions and release additional records.

The unfolding developments signal that, years after Epstein’s death in federal custody, the political, legal, and ethical consequences of the scandal remain far from resolved.