I hope Jeffrey Epstein sings like a bird. And if some Democrats go down, so be it

[friendly_iconoclast]

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jul/09/jeffrey-epstein-sings-like-a-bird-and-if-some-democrats-go-down-so-be-it

Jill Filipovic

Tue 9 Jul 2019 11.53 EDT
Last modified on Tue 9 Jul 2019 18.33 EDT

Epstein allegedly groomed and recruited dozens of underage girls, many of them vulnerable runaways, for sex with him and his friends. Despite being caught by authorities, Epstein has largely evaded serious punishment. Thanks to heroic reporting by Julie K Brown at the Miami Herald, Americans learned that back in 2008, Epstein was given an exceptionally favorable plea deal by then-prosecutor Alex Acosta – now Trump’s secretary of labor. The deal was shamefully hidden from Epstein’s victims, and while it forced Epstein to register as a sex offender, it allowed him near-total freedom for the 13 months he was technically in jail – he was allowed to leave the facility to work in his luxurious private office instead of serving life in prison...

...This is not a story in which anyone should find satisfaction. Dozens of vulnerable girls were allegedly sexually exploited and abused by Jeffrey Epstein. A great many adults, who should have done the right thing and stood up for these children, chose to look the other way. A few may have even participated in exploitation and rape.

The only way forward is to demand accountability from Epstein, his co-conspirators, and his enablers, without exception and without excuse. Who knew what was going on? Who participated? How, exactly, did Epstein get such a sweet plea deal in Florida?

Wherever these questions lead prosecutors and reporters must follow. And the public must demand real accountability, no matter the answers.

I am entirely in agreement with Ms. Filipovic on this one-

No guilty party should be allowed to escape

[Eugene]

2. For starters, Cyrus Vance Jr. has much to explain (again).

Cyrus Vance’s Office Sought Reduced Sex-Offender Status for Epstein

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/09/nyregion/cyrus-vance-epstein.html

[friendly_iconoclast]

6. No one is "ripping into D's" - but some *might* be implicated

Are you suggesting that *only* Pubbies should be investigated in re Epstein? Because it sure sounds like it to me...

[Loki Liesmith]

4. I really think people are overestimating the number of prominent people Epstein takes down

I think the most likely scenario is some randos nobody knows get caught up.

[Cicada]

5. Politicians are savvy enough to know sex with kids is super dangerous

Politicians are, in my experience, extremely street smart. They are wary. And sex with children is wildly dangerous. So I find it hard to believe any politicians will be caught in this scandal.

[Pacifist Patriot]

9. Is this sarcasm?

The list of politicians who have been convicted of sexual misconduct and sexual contact with children is staggeringly long and not restricted to one party.

[Cicada]

10. I didn't know that. In my defense I am apparently a moron.

[Pacifist Patriot]

12. Why would you say that?

I like that you assumed the best instead of the worst. 😊

[marble falls]

8. Let the chips fall where they may.

[Stuart G]

11. I second those chips, and third those chips..Yes, Trump Jr in jail..what a sight to see..

[MBS]

13. I agree 100%

As others have said, here and elsewhere: Let the chips fall where they may.
Everyone must be held accountable.
It's past time for justice to be served.