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Israel said Khan may have sought to issue the warrants to discourage his accuser from pressing her allegations, citing reporting in The Wall Street Journal.

The White House said last week that the victim referenced in the email was prominent Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre.

Some claims include that the music mogul made both promises of career advancement or threats if accusers spoke up.

"I am not afraid to face my accusers in a proper tribunal where the evidence can be weighed and tested fairly."

In a letter addressed to Congress, Epstein survivors and the family of Virginia Giuffre - a prominent Epstein accuser - called for US lawmakers to vote in favour of releasing the files.