Sole Lawmaker Votes Against Release of Epstein Documents

Representative Clay Higgins, a Republican, cast the only vote against a measure to publicly release documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives, would require the U.S. Justice Department to disclose the files. Higgins explained his decision was based on procedural concerns. He stated that the release of such information should follow the established legal process, not a congressional mandate. The congressman emphasized that his vote was not intended to protect anyone involved with the late financier. He affirmed his support for a full investigation into Epstein's criminal network.