The ripples from Jeffrey Epstein’s dark legacy continue to spread, as October 2025 has seen a dramatic escalation in both the political and social fallout tied to the late financier’s network. Congressional committees in the United States are now zeroing in on high-profile figures, including former President Bill Clinton and Britain’s Prince Andrew, as survivors and the public demand transparency and accountability. Meanwhile, the publication of Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, Nobody’s Girl, has reignited scrutiny over Epstein’s powerful associates and the alleged abuses that took place under his shadow.
On October 22, 2025, the House Oversight Committee, which has spent months poring over the federal government’s handling of the Epstein case, announced it is seeking an interview with former President Bill Clinton. According to Reuters, the committee has released tens of thousands of documents as part of its investigation, which aims to provide a full accounting of the facts surrounding Epstein’s crimes and connections. Committee Chairman James Comer stated, “Evidence shows Clinton had far closer ties to Epstein than Donald Trump,” a point that marks a significant escalation in the probe’s focus.
The committee is working to arrange a closed-door deposition with Clinton, though no date has been set, and a representative for the former president has not responded to requests for comment. The investigation continues despite the complications of a partial government shutdown, which began after Congress failed to pass a budget. House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed that, even amid the funding lapse, the committee’s work is moving forward. Some procedural actions, such as swearing in a new member, are delayed, but the urgency of the Epstein investigation remains undiminished.
This political standoff has not dampened bipartisan interest in the case. Every House Democrat and four Republicans have signed a petition to force the release of all unclassified Epstein records, a move that is nearing the threshold required to trigger congressional action. The committee’s focus on Clinton, and now Prince Andrew, ensures that the controversial case will remain in the national spotlight for the foreseeable future.
Across the Atlantic, pressure is mounting on Prince Andrew, whose links to Epstein have dominated headlines once more. On October 22, Stephen Lynch, a senior member of the US House Oversight Committee, told the BBC’s Newsnight that the committee is “extremely interested” in hearing from the King’s brother “regarding his involvement in all of this.” Lynch added, “We would be extremely interested in hearing from Prince Andrew regarding his involvement in all of this, yes.”
While the committee cannot subpoena Andrew because he is a UK citizen, Lynch was clear: “We will, I’m sure, issue that invitation.” He emphasized the committee’s bipartisan determination, saying, “For those on our committee, both Democrat and Republican, that have seen the pain and anguish that has been experienced by these women, it will only increase our interest in speaking to everyone who was involved here.”
The renewed focus on Andrew comes as the committee scrutinizes the so-called “Epstein files”—bombshell documents that have been made public in recent days. Andrew’s name appeared in papers tied to Epstein’s estate published last Friday, prompting renewed backlash. The release coincided with the publication of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, Nobody’s Girl, which has further amplified calls for accountability.
Speaking with Newsnight, Annie Farmer, a survivor of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, reflected on Andrew’s unwillingness to cooperate: “I’m not holding my breath that Prince Andrew will do that because he’s had a lot of time to share information that he has. But I also think that this is an opportunity. This is a moment. If he wants to do right by Virginia and the rest of us, he could do something different and say, I have information I want to share because I believe it could be helpful.” Farmer added, “I think that there were a lot of powerful people that are implicated in this, and we know that powerful people protect each other. I do think that people who are demanding accountability, the survivors and those who have stood with us, are not going to go away. We’re not getting quiet. So I think that ultimately we will know more and more information will come out about this.”
The public’s appetite for answers is clear. A YouGov poll conducted on October 21 found that 80% of Britons support formally removing Andrew’s Duke of York title, with 63% “strongly” in favor. The Prince announced last week he would stop using his title to avoid distracting from the King and the Royal Family’s work, but only legislation can officially strip him of it. Meanwhile, anti-monarchy campaigners from the group Republic have demanded a “full, unrelenting investigation” into royal links to Epstein and efforts to protect Andrew, staging protests outside his home in Windsor Great Park.
Adding to Andrew’s woes are separate allegations reported by The Telegraph that, during a 2019 trip to China to promote his now-defunct Pitch@Palace initiative, he met with two alleged Chinese spies: Cai Qi and Yang Tengbo. Security services reportedly deemed Andrew a national security risk due to these meetings, which were focused on expanding the Prince’s charity for entrepreneurs. Yang, also known as Chris Yang, was banned from the UK in 2023 after being suspected of espionage—a charge he has denied. The Prince helped Yang establish a UK consultancy, further entangling his name in controversy.
At the heart of this storm is Virginia Giuffre, whose voice continues to resonate even after her death. In her memoir, Giuffre detailed harrowing encounters with powerful men to whom Epstein trafficked her. Among the most shocking revelations is her account of a violent rape by a “well-known prime minister.” She did not name the man or specify the country, writing that she “tearfully begged” Epstein not to send her to him again. According to NewsNation, Giuffre described the attack as involving choking until she passed out and left her bleeding from multiple parts of her body. The US and UK editions of her memoir differ slightly in how they refer to the prime minister, but both versions make clear the extent of her suffering.
Legal actions stemming from Giuffre’s allegations have already led to settlements with both Epstein and Prince Andrew, as well as a high-profile defamation suit against Ghislaine Maxwell. Unsealed documents from these proceedings have brought many of Epstein’s secrets to light, and Giuffre’s connections with both Epstein and Andrew are supported by records, photographs, and witnesses.
As the survivors’ stories gain renewed attention and lawmakers on both sides of the Atlantic pursue their inquiries, the Epstein scandal remains a potent symbol of the intersection between power, privilege, and accountability. The coming weeks may yet yield more revelations, but for now, the world is watching as history’s shadows are dragged, inch by inch, into the light.
