A significant development in the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein saga has emerged, with the revelation that the infamous "birthday book" is currently in the possession of the Epstein estate. This information, disclosed by victims' attorney Bradley Edwards, has prompted Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) to announce his intent to subpoena the document, emphasizing a push for justice for Epstein's victims.
The "birthday book," compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell for Epstein's 50th birthday in 2003, is a leather-bound album containing messages and drawings from various associates. Reports indicate it includes a "bawdy" letter and drawing allegedly from Donald Trump, along with contributions from figures such as Alan Dershowitz and Les Wexner. While Trump has denied authoring the letter, its contents have been a subject of intense public and legal interest.
Attorney Bradley Edwards, representing hundreds of Epstein's victims, revealed the book's whereabouts during an interview, stating his belief that the estate's lawyers would comply with a request to turn it over. This disclosure provides a direct path for authorities to access a document long speculated to hold clues about Epstein's network. Edwards suggested the book could offer insights into Epstein's closest associates at the time.
Following Edwards' revelation, Rep. Ro Khanna stated on social media, > "The Epstein birthday book is in the hands of the Epstein estate. Lawyers will turn it over. I will work with @OversightDems to subpoena. This is about the victims and justice." Khanna indicated that subpoenaing a private estate is a more straightforward process than obtaining documents from the Department of Justice.
The move by Rep. Khanna and the House Oversight Democrats signifies a renewed effort to uncover more information related to Epstein's activities and associates. The potential release of the birthday book is seen as a crucial step in providing transparency and accountability, offering further context to the extensive investigation into the disgraced financier's network and its impact on victims.