After much anticipation, the US justice system revealed some court documents in which the names of prominent public figures linked to Jeffrey Epstein appear.
The released documents contain statements and the names of people who are said to have been with the late billionaire, who is accused of human trafficking and sexual abuse of minors.
However, it is important to understand that many of these names have already been mentioned in the hearings and interviews. Furthermore, the fact that they appear does not mean that they are involved in illegal activities.
The so-called Epstein list This became known after Federal Court Judge for the Southern District of New York Loretta Preska ordered the publication of these documents starting January 1, 2024.
In this way, the names of around 190 people are believed to appear on the list, including politicians, artists, businessmen and even former presidents, who are said to have had a relationship with Epstein.
Ghislaine Maxwell with Jeffrey Epstein. Photo: AFP
The documents are part of a libel lawsuit that Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's main accusers, filed in 2015 against his ex-lover and partner, British woman Ghislaine Maxwell.
This woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2021 for helping Epstein sexually abuse minors, and with her statements some names linked to her ex-lover emerged.
The names that are displayed
For several years now, prominent political figures such as former President Bill Clinton and Donald Trump have been mentioned Prince Andrew; as well as the singer Michel Jackson and David Copperfield.
In this way, former President Clinton appears dozens of times in the documents, but no illegality appears to be proven.
However, Ghislaine Maxwell assures in her statement that when it comes to girls, Clinton “likes young women.”
The report also notes that the former president traveled to several continents with Epstein in the early 2000s.
One of the statements in turn confirms this Trump didn't visit He visited Epstein's homes and did not travel to his island.
Speaking of which Michelle Jackson It is mentioned that the singer was at the billionaire's house in Palm Beach but did not receive any massages or be massaged by a minor.
One of the names that attracts the most attention is that of the famous late astrophysicist Stephen Hawking. This British scientist is said to have attended several meetings that Epstein held on his island.
The actress and model are also mentioned in hundreds of pages of documents. Naomi Campbell the host Oprah Winfreyamong others.
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