Redacted documents, half-truths, and sealed testimonies have all contributed to the Epstein scandal’s years-long secrecy. However, the case isn’t going away, and the man who used to represent Jeffrey Epstein is now speaking out.

Renowned lawyer Alan Dershowitz asserted in a resurfaced interview with Sean Spicer that he is aware of Epstein’s secret client list and the reasons behind the names’ concealment. Dershowitz claims that a judge’s confidentiality order forbids disclosure, which is part of a larger scheme to protect the wealthy rather than the weak.

Dershowitz implied that many of the names on the list belong to wealthy people who stand to lose a lot when he said, “It’s about protecting reputations, not seeking justice.”

The Biden administration recently reneged on its pledge to completely declassify files connected to Epstein, which heightened the controversy. In an ambiguous memo, the Department of Justice stated that there was “nothing more to see.”

Critics don’t believe it. The ruling has sparked a renewed outcry from proponents of transparency, who contend that the American people should be given the truth, particularly if influential people have engaged in illegal activity.

In relation to the Epstein saga, Dershowitz has been accused of something he denies. However, his recent remarks point to even more troubling aspects of a case that has already rocked world leaders.

Calls for a thorough, independent investigation into Epstein’s network, clients, and enablers—something many feel was never really pursued—have increased in response to the resurfaced interview.

Until then, the Epstein case continues to serve as a somber reminder of how power can sway justice and the lengths some will go to in order to conceal the truth.