Epstein Files is not a scandal, but a tale of cruelty and crime

Just when you thought the world's elite couldn't sink lower, out comes another batch of the Epstein Files, naming and shaming the high and mighty. The who's who of global power players, all caught in the web of Jeffrey Epstein's Indrajaal. The world reacts with salivation. Another scandal, a sex scandal, gigantic grist for the gossip mill. That's the tragedy of it. Instead of calls to unseal more files, what we need is a roar for justice for the victims of this vile network of the powerful. Definitely those accused of torturing and violating little children to satiate their fetishes and fantasies.

Deepak Chopra, our own Indian spiritual saint who claimed to have found Christ and inner peace, apparently found his zen in cute girls who are real, not in God who is just a construct. Peter Mandelson, the British political fixer, rubbing shoulders with young girls in bathrobes. Prince Andrew, sweating more than he claims he can't. Fergie, his ex, tagging along for the ride. Noam Chomsky, the intellectual giant, now dwarfed by his socialism in depravity. Ehud Barak, former Israeli PM, popping in for a swig of champagne. And the Bills (both Gates and Clinton), tech titan and ex-president, both frequent flyers on the Lolita Express.

The list reads like a Forbes 500 of infamy, with cameos from celebrities who would rather we forget. Of course, some are innocent passengers on a flight to hell, smeared by association. Not everyone was in on the shady stuff. Yet, not everyone could ignore the charm of the quintessential reach broker, who made all his moolah and notoriety claiming proximity to the powers that be on an international scale. Allegations swirl that the CIA birthed him, then he built his empire using killer kompromat. Donald Trump, the frequent flyer, will leave unscathed because he is the President, and nobody expects him to do better. Nothing sticks to Teflon Don.

Lest we forget, at the core of this sordid saga is child abuse, exploitation, perhaps even darker rituals if the whispers are true. Victims numbering in the hundreds, maybe thousands, groomed, trafficked, and violated by the powerful. Epstein's circle wasn't just a social club; it was a syndicate of sexual depravity, where the rich and famous allegedly indulged in the unthinkable on an island that provided privacy. And now, with files unsealed, we’re all voyeurs to this horror show.

The saddest, most infuriating part is that no one is facing the music. Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's enabler-in-chief, has been shuttled to a cushier prison in Texas, like one's upgraded from economy to business class. Epstein himself is conveniently dead, suicide or not, leaving a trail of unanswered questions. The perpetrators — these titans of industry, politics, and stardom — will likely walk free after a bit of public shaming. A few headlines, some social media outrage, and that's it! Back to their yachts and private jets. Justice is for the little people.

Imagine the victims, young girls lured from across the world with promises of opportunity, often modelling, only to be trapped in a nightmare. Their stories are heart-wrenching: coercion, assault, silence enforced by threats from the mighty. One victim recounted being passed around like a party favour at Epstein's gatherings. Another spoke of the fear that kept her quiet for years. These aren't abstract tales; they’re real lives shattered. Where's the empathy for them in this circus? We're too busy salivating over the scandal, dissecting who knew what and when, while the survivors wait for closure that may never come.

In a world where #MeToo toppled Hollywood moguls, why does the Epstein network get a free pass? Because power protects power. These folks aren't just rich; they're interconnected, pulling strings in governments, corporations, and courts. The FBI has had the files for years. The DoJ unseals batches — like the massive January 2026 dump — but where are the indictments? Not even whispers.

Take Bill Gates, the philanthropist extraordinaire, saving the world one vaccine at a time. He admits to multiple meetings with Epstein post-conviction. "A huge mistake," he said. That's what you call forgetting your anniversary. Clinton, the 42nd President, a globetrotting do-gooder. Twenty-six flights on the Lolita Express? He said he would testify under oath. Will that put any moral pressure on the current President to follow suit? Trump and moral pressure? You know the answer.

Prince Andrew's "pizza express" alibi for not sweating? Priceless comedy gold, if it weren't so tragic. Settled a lawsuit without admitting guilt, of course. Money talks, justice walks. Chomsky, the anti-imperialist icon, defending his meetings as "intellectual curiosity". Curiosity killed the cat, Professor — and your credibility. Ehud Barak denies everything, naturally. Peter Mandelson has lost his position of power, for now, amid investigations. Deepak Chopra has said sorry for his lack of judgement.

But let's not forget the real villains: the enablers who turned a blind eye. The pilots, the staff, the friends who knew but said nothing. Society's complicity is the biggest crime. That Jeffrey Epstein continued his brokering business even after his 2008 conviction and plea deal is proof that the powerful don’t care about public morality. We the watchers gawk at the names, tweet our shock, then move on.

The victims deserve justice, not just exposure. Outrage and calls for support are fine, but if the prosecutors in the United States let this fade, they will be accomplices. Naming and shaming is step one; handcuffs are step two.

This is 2026 and there is no talk of catching the culprits by their necks for these medieval crimes. The media frenzy will die down, replaced by the next big thing — maybe another Trump Truth Social post or a celebrity fracas. The perpetrators will rehabilitate their images: a TED Talk here, a charity gala there. Gates will fund more good causes; Clinton will write another memoir. Andrew will hibernate in Balmoral. Chomsky will defeat imperialism at another seminar and Chopra will find Christ, finally!

Epstein isn't a scandal; it's a symptom of rot at the top. If justice isn't served, that will only cement the popular belief that the system everywhere values power over people. As long as the Epstein VIPs are not tried, know that justice is on its eternal vacation. Maybe on the Epstein Island.