Two family members of Virginia Giuffre, a prominent Jeffrey Epstein victim who died last year, featured in a campaign advertisement targeting Colorado Republican congressman Jeff Crank. The ad, which backs Democrat Jessica Killin’s challenge to Crank, centers on allegations that he refused to meet with the relatives and initially voted against releasing federal investigative files related to Epstein.
Sky Roberts, Giuffre’s brother, and his wife Amanda Roberts stated in the advertisement that Crank declined to meet with them in Washington. They also criticized his initial opposition to document disclosure, though they acknowledged that Crank subsequently supported the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which passed in a near-unanimous vote and authorized the release of a tranche of documents. The couple have become increasingly engaged in political advocacy surrounding Epstein-related issues, including urging Senate judiciary committee members to block attorney general nominee Todd Blanche’s confirmation and expressing concerns about Department of Justice restrictions on unredacted file releases.
The Epstein issue has emerged as a political theme in multiple races ahead of midterm elections. Separate attack advertisements in Maine and Iowa have invoked Epstein in criticizing Republican senators and congresswoman, though the Colorado ad marks the first to feature family members of an actual Epstein victim. The New York Times documented Epstein mentions in 35 congressional races, though most references employ the term “Epstein class” as shorthand for broader critiques of wealth and accountability rather than direct engagement with the files controversy.
The Roberts family members told the New York Times they met with Crank’s district director following their participation in protests against his re-election in the district. Sky Roberts stated that constituent accessibility and responsiveness represented fundamental congressional responsibilities. Meanwhile, the Epstein-related political activity continues amid broader questions about the administration’s handling of the matter.
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