South Bend Elkhart, IN, September 11, 2026 — In Dallas, State Representative James Talarico, alongside survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, has called upon Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to initiate legal action against the Department of Justice. The core of their demand centers on the federal agency’s alleged mishandling of files pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein.

The group’s plea was made in Dallas, though specific details regarding the date of this urging were not provided. State Representative James Talarico was among the key figures advocating for the lawsuit. He was joined by individuals who identified themselves as survivors of Jeffrey Epstein. Their collective objective is to compel the Department of Justice to address concerns related to how Epstein’s case files have been managed.

The specific nature of the alleged mishandling of Epstein’s files, as presented by the group to Attorney General Paxton, was not detailed in the provided summary. Furthermore, the specific actions or omissions by the Department of Justice that form the basis of this request were also not specified. The summary does not indicate if Attorney General Paxton has responded to this plea or if any preliminary steps have been taken towards filing a lawsuit.

The call for legal action highlights ongoing scrutiny into the federal handling of cases involving high-profile individuals accused of serious crimes. The involvement of both elected officials and victims underscores the sensitive and public nature of these concerns. The outcome of this request, including any potential legal proceedings, remains to be seen. No further information regarding the specific legal grounds for the proposed suit or the timeline for Attorney General Paxton’s potential response was made available.


Story summarized from the original created by Adam Schwager on thehill.com, see more information here.

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