UN panel says Epstein abuses may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’

Experts say newly recently released documents show the need for an independent investigation into Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring.

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A group of United Nations experts have suggested that abuses carried out by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could meet the definition of crimes against humanity.

On Tuesday, the independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) released a statement in response to the millions of files released by the United States government related to criminal investigations into Epstein.

UN panel says Epstein abuses may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’

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