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The Justice Department recently released over 3 million files connected to its investigations of convicted offender Jeffrey Epstein, which have included revelations affecting high-profile figures from the worlds of government, tech, business and sports. Among the revelations, a number of Epstein’s victims’ names were included in the disclosure, despite assurances they would not be. The files also suggest that only half of the intended documents have been released so far, according to Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif.
The Justice Department Releases Over 3 Million Epstein Files
The Justice Department released over 3 million files related to the investigations of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein last week, leading to revelations that affected top governments and various industries. The files revealed a lot, but also led to distress for Epstein’s victims, as assurances of their names being redacted were not met in some cases.
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif, one of the co-authors of the law that resulted in the file releases, stated that the Justice Department released only about half of the documents it was supposed to, under the law.
DOJ Temporarily Removed a Trump Reference
Former President Donald Trump, who was known to have been associated with Epstein, was mentioned in the files. A file containing a reference to him was initially removed by the Justice Department and later republished.
Lutnick and Epstein Discussed a Possible Trip
Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary, was found to have emailed Epstein in 2012 about a possible boat trip to Epstein’s private island. The Commerce Department stated that there was no wrongdoing on Lutnick’s part.
Bannon Asks Epstein if He’s the ‘Devil’
Former White House adviser Steve Bannon asked Epstein during a 2019 interview for a documentary if he thought his money was dirty, to which Epstein replied, “No … because I earned it.”
Musk Asked About Visiting Epstein’s Island
Emails released from 2012 and 2013 show Elon Musk enquiring about a possible visit to Epstein’s island. Musk is not accused of any wrongdoing.
Epstein Claimed He Was Bill Gates’ ‘Right Hand’
In a series of 2013 emails, Epstein claimed that he had been Bill Gates’ “right hand” and had been involved in activities for Gates that were “ethically unsound.” A spokesperson for Gates dismissed the allegations as false.
A New Photo of the Former Prince Andrew
Previously released records showed exchanges between Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who lost his titles due to his Epstein ties. The latest release includes an image of Mountbatten-Windsor in a compromising position.
Epstein’s Secret Friendship with a Wellness Influencer
Emails reveal Epstein’s regular contact with wellness influencer Peter Attia, where they discussed Epstein’s medical results and discussed women in crude terms.
Giants Co-Owner Discussed Women with Epstein
Email exchanges between Epstein and New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch discussed women, with Tisch later stating his regret for associating with Epstein.
Epstein Bought Gifts For Former Obama White House Counsel
Kathy Ruemmler, a White House counsel during the Obama administration, appears in numerous email exchanges with Epstein, in which he bought her lavish gifts.
Survivors’ Privacy Violation Claims
Despite the law protecting survivors’ identities by redacting their information, attorneys for several survivors claim that the Justice Department “committed the single most egregious violation of victim privacy in one day in United States history.”
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