UN panel says Epstein abuses may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’ | United Nations News

A UN panel of experts has suggested that the abuses committed by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could constitute crimes against humanity. The experts, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, released a statement based on newly released documents revealing dehumanization, racism, and corruption in Epstein's network. They called for an independent investigation into allegations surrounding Epstein and his associates, including prominent figures in global politics, business, science, and culture. The experts criticized the heavy redactions in the files that shield the identities of powerful individuals, arguing that this has left survivors feeling retraumatized and subjected to "institutional gaslighting."