Recent disclosures from independent experts appointed by the United Nations human rights council have revealed 'disturbing and credible evidence' suggesting that the crimes committed against women and girls may amount to crimes against humanity, as outlined in millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein released by the U.S. Department of Justice. The experts emphasized that these atrocities were underpinned by 'supremacist beliefs, racism, corruption, and extreme misogyny' and indicated the existence of a 'global criminal enterprise' involved in these acts (The Guardian, February 18, 2026). In a related development, the release of these files has prompted new police investigations in Paris and London, indicating a broader international response to the Epstein scandal (NBC News World, February 18, 2026).