News and developments related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, including document releases, investigations, legal proceedings, and associated figures.
A new Miami Herald report by Julie K. Brown suggests senior officials in George W. Bush's Department of Justice may have influenced decisions that allowed Jeffrey Epstein to avoid federal prosecution in the mid-2000s. Former Palm Beach police chief Michael Reiter said then-Miami US Attorney Alex Acosta told him that guidance from 'main justice' and Epstein's defense attorneys were stalling the case.
A modeling agent is trying to explain why he sent models to meet convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after his 2009 release. A friend suggested a 'coming out gift' for Epstein: a 5-foot-11-inch model with an 'amazing' body. A Washington Post investigation reveals Epstein cultivated a network of modeling industry associates.
Sarah Kellen told the House Oversight Committee she had dinner at Prince Andrew's private Buckingham Palace apartment. She also attended Princess Beatrice's 18th birthday party in 2006 and said she was abused by three Epstein associates and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Bill Gates is scheduled to testify before the US Congress regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The testimony could impact the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which has an $89 billion endowment.
Dr. Melanie Walker, a former Gates Foundation employee, had a sexual relationship with Bill Gates that ended in 2017. She confided in Jeffrey Epstein, who later texted her suggesting he could threaten Gates by revealing the affair. Walker expressed fear of retaliation from Gates.
This commentary argues that victims of Jeffrey Epstein who came forward after the Justice Department exposed the abuse are now facing harassment and threats. It contends that the public response has turned against the victims, highlighting the ongoing trauma and lack of support for survivors.
This commentary argues that the Jeffrey Epstein story has been overly focused on the perpetrators and their wealth, neglecting the victims' suffering. It highlights a grassroots theatrical response by over 80 female and non-binary writers, framing the play as a fusion of art and activism that reclaims the narrative.
This commentary argues that the DOJ's handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, particularly redactions and privilege claims, is politically motivated and undermines transparency. It contends that Attorney General Pam Bondi's deference to Todd Blanche on privilege decisions reveals a conflict of interest, as Blanche is also Trump's defense attorney, and that the DOJ's July 7 letter claiming no further files exist is suspect.
Former prison guard Tova Noel testified before the House Oversight Committee that conspiracy theories about her role in Jeffrey Epstein's death have upended her life. She denied involvement, blaming the prison's dysfunctional culture and admitting to falsifying records unrelated to the death.