In the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, something curious is happening. Ghislaine Maxwell, the late sex offender's accomplice, is being 'interviewed' by US officials on Thursday and Friday (July 24–25) near a Florida jail where she's serving a 20-year sentence for her crimes. This unprecedented interaction is purportedly for finding out if she knew about more people involved in Epstein's vast sex trafficking operation. But doubts are being raised whether this is to silence her, or to make her talk and reveal names. The tricky part is, politicians on both sides - Democratic former president Bill Clinton as well as current Republican President Donald Trump, for instance - were 'friends' with Epstein. How damning would it be for political and business figures if Maxwell, who also reportedly expressed interest in speaking to US lawmakers, reveals more names? With speculation about a yet-revealed 'client list' of Epstein still doing the rounds, what is in it for Maxwell to sing? Here is a detailed analysis of what happened to Maxwell, and why her words could bring down some very influential people.<h2>Details about Ghislaine Maxwell interview with US Department of Justice</h2>The DoJ met Maxwell in Tallahassee, Florida. The meeting was initiated by Maxwell, according to reports. Under Attorney General Pam Bondi’s direction, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and Associate Deputy Attorney General Diego Pestana met Maxwell. Also present was Maxwell’s attorney David Oscar Markus, who described the meeting as ‘very productive,’ in which Maxwell answered every question 'truthfully, honestly, and to the best of her ability' without invoking privilege or refusing to respond. Their first meeting on Thursday lasted nearly six hours, and a second follow-up meeting is scheduled for Friday.<h2>Why is DoJ meeting Ghislaine Maxwell?</h2>The reluctance of Trump administration to release all documents related to the Epstein case, now called 'Epstein files' - and the lack of anything new in the two tranches of documents it shared recently, have led to criticism. Even Trump's MAGA base is demanding new material and transparency, whereas Trump himself dismissed it as the 'Epstein hoax'. &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/-will-ghislaine-maxwell-reveal-the-truth-about-jeffrey-epstein-s-client-list-1752750879595/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/-will-ghislaine-maxwell-reveal-the-truth-about-jeffrey-epstein-s-client-list-1752750879595/embed</a>&nbsp;

The DoJ, in a July 6 joint statement with FBI, claimed that there is no new evidence to implicate anyone other than Epstein and Maxwell. This is prima facie false, as such a vast cross-border and cross-country sex trafficking operation of Epstein could not have existed without anyone else participating in it as clients or partners in crime.<h2>The Maxwell - DoJ meeting revealed nothing new, as of now</h2>Interestingly, neither the DoJ nor Maxwell's lawyer revealed the contents of the conversation. Blanche did not share any substantive information, only saying it will be done 'at the appropriate time.' No specifics are out on what Maxwell disclosed, with her attorney Markus declining comment for 'obvious reasons.'Note that Blanche is a former attorney for Trump.<h2>Will anyone believe Ghislaine Maxwell?</h2>It is a tough call. Maxwell’s history of alleged perjury in court, and motivation for sentence reduction or clemency, are leading people to doubt her reliability. She is probably seeking a reduction in her sentence, or even a pardon, in return for information and cooperation with DoJ. This then leads to the question: Will she only rat out the names that the DoJ wants, making it a selective list that does not name anyone close to Trump, his business interests and political allies?<h2>Will Maxwell escape her sentence after cooperating with DoJ on Epstein case?</h2>It all depends on what kind of information is shared. If she is given any leniency, it would be safe to assume that she did not give any details unpalatable to the Trump administration.But so far, no indication of her sentence adjustment has come out.Maxwell’s brother Ian, meanwhile, had indicated that she is ‘compiling new evidence of ’government misconduct' related to her 2021 trial'.<h2>Will Maxwell testify publicly before Congress?</h2>The House Oversight Committee voted on July 23 to subpoena Maxwell for testimony. If it happens in public, it could be explosive. Maxwell might play her cards and seek a pardon in exchange for such testimony.The development took place even as a Florida federal judge rejected a DOJ request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts.<h2>What are the charges against Ghislaine Maxwell? What is she sentenced for?</h2>Maxwell, who was arrested in the US after months of hiding, was sentenced on 28 June 2022 to 20 years in prison for facilitating Epstein’s sexual abuse of underage girls. The charges related to sexual abuse of minors between 1994 and 2004, and included sex trafficking, conspiracy to entice a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts and transporting a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. Her appeal was rejected in September 2024. Maxwell’s lawyers plan to appeal to the US Supreme Court.&nbsp;<h2>Political slugfest over Ghislaine Maxwell and Epstein files</h2>There is a vast amount of distrust regarding the Epstein files. Democrats have accused the DoJ of using its meetings with Maxwell as a delay tactic to avoid releasing the full files. House Speaker Mike Johnson announced an early recess, which delayed a vote on releasing more of the files. This fueled conspiracy suspicions, even among Trump supporters. The DOJ’s outreach is being slammed as politically motivated.&nbsp;

At any rate, this case is not just about Maxwell or Epstein, who died of apparent suicide in his New York jail cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial.It has become a political issue, with public sentiment swaying both ways. Maxwell’s credibility is questioned due to her prior conduct and motives. &nbsp;

Will Maxwell reveal only the names that the DoJ wants, making it a selective list that does not name anyone close to Trump, his business interests and political allies?

In the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, something curious is happening. Ghislaine Maxwell, the late sex offender's accomplice, is being 'interviewed' by US officials on Thursday and Friday (July 24–25) near a Florida jail where she's serving a 20-year sentence for her crimes. This unprecedented interaction is purportedly for finding out if she knew about more people involved in Epstein's vast sex trafficking operation. But doubts are being raised whether this is to silence her, or to make her talk and reveal names. The tricky part is, politicians on both sides - Democratic former president Bill Clinton as well as current Republican President Donald Trump, for instance - were 'friends' with Epstein. How damning would it be for political and business figures if Maxwell, who also reportedly expressed interest in speaking to US lawmakers, reveals more names? With speculation about a yet-revealed 'client list' of Epstein still doing the rounds, what is in it for Maxwell to sing? Here is a detailed analysis of what happened to Maxwell, and why her words could bring down some very influential people. Details about Ghislaine Maxwell interview with US Department of Justice The DoJ met Maxwell in Tallahassee, Florida. The meeting was initiated by Maxwell, according to reports. Under Attorney General Pam Bondi’s direction, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and Associate Deputy Attorney General Diego Pestana met Maxwell. Also present was Maxwell’s attorney David Oscar Markus, who described the meeting as ‘very productive,’ in which Maxwell answered every question 'truthfully, honestly, and to the best of her ability' without invoking privilege or refusing to respond. Their first meeting on Thursday lasted nearly six hours, and a second follow-up meeting is scheduled for Friday. Why is DoJ meeting Ghislaine Maxwell? The reluctance of Trump administration to release all documents related to the Epstein case, now called 'Epstein files' - and the lack of anything new in the two tranches of documents it shared recently, have led to criticism. Even Trump's MAGA base is demanding new material and transparency, whereas Trump himself dismissed it as the 'Epstein hoax'. https://www.wionews.com/videos/-will-ghislaine-maxwell-reveal-the-truth-about-jeffrey-epstein-s-client-list-1752750879595/embed

Will Maxwell reveal only the names that the DoJ wants, making it a selective list that does not name anyone close to Trump, his business interests and political allies?

DOJ interviews Ghislaine Maxwell: If she sings, heads will roll but can she? What's in it for her?

A federal judge in Florida on Wednesday (July 24) turned down the US Justice Department’s request to release secret grand jury transcripts from the early investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. US District Judge Robin Rosenberg ruled that the request could not go forward because it did not meet the strict legal conditions required to release such material. Grand jury secrecy laws allow only limited exceptions, and the judge, appointed by Barack Obama, said none applied in this case.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-name-appears-multiple-times-in-epstein-files-report-reveals-doj-told-us-president-his-name-among-hundreds-linked-to-jeffrey-epstein-1753304208093">Trump’s name appears 'multiple times' in Epstein files? Report reveals DOJ told US president his name among 'hundreds' linked to Jeffrey Epstein</a><h2>Blow to Trump team’s efforts to calm MAGA outrage</h2>The decision is a setback for Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump administration, who have faced mounting pressure from MAGA supporters to release Epstein-related files. Many of Trump’s backers believe that a so-called “client list” of high-profile figures connected to Epstein exists and have called for transparency.Earlier this month, the Justice Department and FBI said no such list had been found, and Bondi confirmed there would be no more material released at this stage.<h2>DOJ had hoped Florida court would make an exception</h2>The department filed the request in Florida because grand juries were held in West Palm Beach in 2005 and 2007 to investigate Epstein’s alleged crimes. Although Epstein never faced federal charges in Florida, he reached a plea deal in 2007, admitting to two felony charges including soliciting a minor for prostitution. He served 18 months in prison.The Justice Department acknowledged in its filing that its request likely went against legal precedent, but urged the court to consider the public importance of the case.<h2>DOJ turns to New York courts for second chance</h2>Despite the Florida setback, the department is not giving up. Officials have submitted similar requests to federal judges in New York, where cases were brought against Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Judges in New York are still reviewing the matter and have asked for more information from prosecutors, victims, and legal teams representing both Epstein and Maxwell.The New York courts have previously shown more flexibility when it comes to grand jury secrecy, meaning there’s still a chance that some of the sealed materials could be made public. A decision, however, is not expected for&nbsp;several&nbsp;weeks.

The decision is a setback for Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump administration, who have faced mounting pressure from MAGA supporters to release Epstein-related files. 

A federal judge in Florida on Wednesday (July 24) turned down the US Justice Department’s request to release secret grand jury transcripts from the early investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. US District Judge Robin Rosenberg ruled that the request could not go forward because it did not meet the strict legal conditions required to release such material. Grand jury secrecy laws allow only limited exceptions, and the judge, appointed by Barack Obama, said none applied in this case. Also read: Trump’s name appears 'multiple times' in Epstein files? Report reveals DOJ told US president his name among 'hundreds' linked to Jeffrey Epstein Blow to Trump team’s efforts to calm MAGA outrage The decision is a setback for Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump administration, who have faced mounting pressure from MAGA supporters to release Epstein-related files. Many of Trump’s backers believe that a so-called “client list” of high-profile figures connected to Epstein exists and have called for transparency. Earlier this month, the Justice Department and FBI said no such list had been found, and Bondi confirmed there would be no more material released at this stage. DOJ had hoped Florida court would make an exception The department filed the request in Florida because grand juries were held in West Palm Beach in 2005 and 2007 to investigate Epstein’s alleged crimes. Although Epstein never faced federal charges in Florida, he reached a plea deal in 2007, admitting to two felony charges including soliciting a minor for prostitution. He served 18 months in prison. The Justice Department acknowledged in its filing that its request likely went against legal precedent, but urged the court to consider the public importance of the case. DOJ turns to New York courts for second chance Despite the Florida setback, the department is not giving up. Officials have submitted similar requests to federal judges in New York, where cases were brought against Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Judges in New York are still reviewing the matter and have asked for more information from prosecutors, victims, and legal teams representing both Epstein and Maxwell. The New York courts have previously shown more flexibility when it comes to grand jury secrecy, meaning there’s still a chance that some of the sealed materials could be made public. A decision, however, is not expected for several weeks.

The decision is a setback for Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump administration, who have faced mounting pressure from MAGA supporters to release Epstein-related files.&nbsp;

Will Epstein’s files ever come out? Florida judge blocks Trump's DOJ bid to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts - What's next?

Bombshell archival photos from the early 1990s released on Tuesday (Jul 22) have once again brought to the fore the alleged ties between US President Donald Trump and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The photos made public by CNN's KFile service show the disgraced financier Epstein at Trump's 1993 wedding to Marla Maples. The revelation comes amid uproar over the Epstein files and as Trump attempts to distance himself from the child sex offender. While Trump has yet to formally address the bombshell photos on Truth Social (per his usual fashion) or elsewhere, in a brief call with the news organisation as per the report, all he had to say was, "Are you kidding me?" &nbsp;His team, however, has quite a bit to say.<h2>How did Trump respond to photo proof of his old ties with Epstein?</h2>Trump, a prominent figure in 1993 and now, had no dearth of big names at any of his three weddings. The ceremony for his second marriage to Marla Maples was held at Manhattan's iconic Plaza Hotel and was attended by a ton of celebrity guests. However, until now, Epstein's attendance hadn't been widely documented or publicly known.As per the CNN report, the new organisation contacted Trump about the photos, and all the US President had to say was, "You've got to be kidding me," and called the outlet “fake news” before hanging up. Meanwhile, later, in a statement, White House spokesperson Steven Cheung offered a more formal rebuttal, calling the images "nothing more than out-of-context frame grabs of innocuous videos and pictures of widely attended events". He insisted that the pictures were being used "to disgustingly infer something nefarious". He insisted that “the fact is that the president kicked him out of his club for being a creep. This is nothing more than a continuation of the fake news stories concocted by the Democrats and the liberal media.”Reports suggest that Trump and Epstein's relationship stretches back to at least the 1980s, according to multiple reports. They were often spotted together at events in both Palm Beach and New York. In 2002, Trump even offered a quote to New York Magazine, describing Epstein as a "terrific guy" who "likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side." However, no criminal accusations have been levelled against Trump in connection with Epstein.

While Trump has yet to formally address the bombshell photos on Truth Social (per his usual fashion) or elsewhere, in a brief call with the news organisation as per the report, all he had to say was, "Are you kidding me?"  His team, however, has quite a bit to say. All you need to know.

Bombshell archival photos from the early 1990s released on Tuesday (Jul 22) have once again brought to the fore the alleged ties between US President Donald Trump and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The photos made public by CNN's KFile service show the disgraced financier Epstein at Trump's 1993 wedding to Marla Maples. The revelation comes amid uproar over the Epstein files and as Trump attempts to distance himself from the child sex offender. While Trump has yet to formally address the bombshell photos on Truth Social (per his usual fashion) or elsewhere, in a brief call with the news organisation as per the report, all he had to say was, "Are you kidding me?" His team, however, has quite a bit to say. How did Trump respond to photo proof of his old ties with Epstein? Trump, a prominent figure in 1993 and now, had no dearth of big names at any of his three weddings. The ceremony for his second marriage to Marla Maples was held at Manhattan's iconic Plaza Hotel and was attended by a ton of celebrity guests. However, until now, Epstein's attendance hadn't been widely documented or publicly known. As per the CNN report, the new organisation contacted Trump about the photos, and all the US President had to say was, "You've got to be kidding me," and called the outlet “fake news” before hanging up. Meanwhile, later, in a statement, White House spokesperson Steven Cheung offered a more formal rebuttal, calling the images "nothing more than out-of-context frame grabs of innocuous videos and pictures of widely attended events". He insisted that the pictures were being used "to disgustingly infer something nefarious". He insisted that “the fact is that the president kicked him out of his club for being a creep. This is nothing more than a continuation of the fake news stories concocted by the Democrats and the liberal media.” Reports suggest that Trump and Epstein's relationship stretches back to at least the 1980s, according to multiple reports. They were often spotted together at events in both Palm Beach and New York. In 2002, Trump even offered a quote to New York Magazine, describing Epstein as a "terrific guy" who "likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side." However, no criminal accusations have been levelled against Trump in connection with Epstein.

While Trump has yet to formally address the bombshell photos on Truth Social (per his usual fashion) or elsewhere, in a brief call with the news organisation as per the report, all he had to say was, "Are you kidding me?" &nbsp;His team, however, has quite a bit to say. All you need to know.

'Are you kidding me?': New photos suggest Epstein-Trump ties go back decades — Here's how he responded

In what can be only described as a bombshell revelation, photos of sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein attending US President Donald Trump's 1993 wedding to Marla Maples have come to light. The photos have been made public by CNN's KFile service. The ceremony at Manhattan's iconic Plaza Hotel had no shortage of celebrity guests — but until now, Epstein's attendance hadn’t been widely documented or publicly known. Amid recent uproar over the Epstein files and Trump's attempt to distance himself from the child sex offender, these photos present proof that Trump and Epstein were associated once. &nbsp;<h2>The Trump-Epstein conundrum</h2>Apart from confirming Epstein's presence at Trump's second wedding in 1993, CNN has also published archival footage from a 1999 Victoria’s Secret fashion show in New York, where Trump and Epstein were filmed chatting and laughing before the runway event began. The tape, reviewed by CNN's KFile as part of a broader dig through Trump's appearances in 90s-era footage, adds to the archive of visual evidence showing the two men as more than casual acquaintances.The material predates Epstein's first known legal troubles — which began with child sex abuse allegations in 2005 — but its rediscovery comes at a time of renewed scrutiny. The US Department of Justice in recent days has faced mounting pressure over its failure to release long-promised files tied to Epstein and his alleged co-conspirators. Ironically, some of the loudest outrage is coming from Trump's own MAGA base.Reports suggest that Trump and Epstein's relationship stretches back to at least the 1980s, according to multiple reports. They were often spotted together at events in both Palm Beach and New York. In 2002, Trump even offered a quote to New York Magazine describing Epstein as a "terrific guy" who "likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side." However, no criminal accusations have been levelled against Trump in connection with Epstein.<h2>What did Trump say about the photos?</h2>As per the CNN report, the new organisation contacted Trump about the photos, and all the US President had to say was, "You've got to be kidding me," and called the outlet "fake news," before hanging up. Meanwhile, later, in a statement, White House spokesperson, Steven Cheung, offered a more formal rebuttal, calling the images "nothing more than out-of-context frame grabs of innocuous videos and pictures of widely attended events". He insisted that the pictures were being used "to disgustingly infer something nefarious". He insisted that “The fact is that the President kicked him out of his club for being a creep. This is nothing more than a continuation of the fake news stories concocted by the Democrats and the liberal media.” &nbsp;

Apart from confirming Epstein's presence at Trump's second wedding in 1993, CNN has also published archival footage from a 1999 Victoria’s Secret fashion show in New York, where Trump and Epstein were filmed chatting and laughing before the runway event began.

In what can be only described as a bombshell revelation, photos of sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein attending US President Donald Trump's 1993 wedding to Marla Maples have come to light. The photos have been made public by CNN's KFile service. The ceremony at Manhattan's iconic Plaza Hotel had no shortage of celebrity guests — but until now, Epstein's attendance hadn’t been widely documented or publicly known. Amid recent uproar over the Epstein files and Trump's attempt to distance himself from the child sex offender, these photos present proof that Trump and Epstein were associated once. The Trump-Epstein conundrum Apart from confirming Epstein's presence at Trump's second wedding in 1993, CNN has also published archival footage from a 1999 Victoria’s Secret fashion show in New York, where Trump and Epstein were filmed chatting and laughing before the runway event began. The tape, reviewed by CNN's KFile as part of a broader dig through Trump's appearances in 90s-era footage, adds to the archive of visual evidence showing the two men as more than casual acquaintances. The material predates Epstein's first known legal troubles — which began with child sex abuse allegations in 2005 — but its rediscovery comes at a time of renewed scrutiny. The US Department of Justice in recent days has faced mounting pressure over its failure to release long-promised files tied to Epstein and his alleged co-conspirators. Ironically, some of the loudest outrage is coming from Trump's own MAGA base. Reports suggest that Trump and Epstein's relationship stretches back to at least the 1980s, according to multiple reports. They were often spotted together at events in both Palm Beach and New York. In 2002, Trump even offered a quote to New York Magazine describing Epstein as a "terrific guy" who "likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side." However, no criminal accusations have been levelled against Trump in connection with Epstein. What did Trump say about the photos? As per the CNN report, the new organisation contacted Trump about the photos, and all the US President had to say was, "You've got to be kidding me," and called the outlet "fake news," before hanging up. Meanwhile, later, in a statement, White House spokesperson, Steven Cheung, offered a more formal rebuttal, calling the images "nothing more than out-of-context frame grabs of innocuous videos and pictures of widely attended events". He insisted that the pictures were being used "to disgustingly infer something nefarious". He insisted that “The fact is that the President kicked him out of his club for being a creep. This is nothing more than a continuation of the fake news stories concocted by the Democrats and the liberal media.”

Apart from confirming Epstein's presence at Trump's second wedding in 1993, CNN has also published archival footage from a 1999 Victoria’s Secret fashion show in New York, where Trump and Epstein were filmed chatting and laughing before the runway event began.

Did Epstein attend Trump’s 1993 wedding? After birthday letter row, new photos suggest their ties go back years

A New York Times report shares details of a Donald Trump party from 1993 at his luxury resort at Mar-a-Lago. The party was for young minor women, where the only other guest was the late Pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein. This NYT report comes just after the Wall Street Journal report, which revealed that Trump had once sent Epstein a provocative birthday note featuring nude pictures of women.&nbsp;The party was a 'Calendar Girl Competition' with a swimsuit contest and was organised by George Houraney, a Florida-based businessman, who was surprised to see the guest list.“I said, ‘Donald, this is supposed to be a party with V.I.P.s,’” Houraney said. “'You’re telling me it’s you and Epstein?’”. Trump dismissed concerns and proceeded with a gathering of women despite Epstein’s questionable history. Jill Harth, Houraney's then-girlfriend, accused Trump of groping and forcibly kissing her in a bedroom that evening. Another woman, a 22-year-old contestant, also alleged that Trump crawled into her bed uninvited.&nbsp;Despite controversial behaviour from Epstein, the two remained friends and appeared again at the 1997 Victoria’s Secret “Angels” party in Manhattan.&nbsp;In 2000, Ms Maxwell and Mr Epstein offered a job to Virginia Giuffre as a spa attendant at Mar-a-Lago. Ms. Giuffre accused them of forcing her into sexual relationships with several high-profile names, including Prince Andrew of the British Royal Family.&nbsp;The NYT article details the friendship between Trump and Epstein from 1990 till 2004 when they had a fall-out. In an interview with Huffpost, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the NYT report dumb and accused them of recycling old news.“Dumb NYTimes reporters are desperately recycling news stories to try to link President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein,” Leavitt said. “It’s not news that Epstein was a member of the Mar A Lago club, because it’s the same club Donald Trump kicked Epstein out of for being a creep."

A New York Times report details the ordeal of a 'Calendar Girl Competition' party thrown by Donald Trump for under-18 models at his luxury resort Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, also known as the ‘Winter White House’, with Jeffrey Epstein as the only other male guest. 

A New York Times report shares details of a Donald Trump party from 1993 at his luxury resort at Mar-a-Lago. The party was for young minor women, where the only other guest was the late Pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein. This NYT report comes just after the Wall Street Journal report, which revealed that Trump had once sent Epstein a provocative birthday note featuring nude pictures of women. The party was a 'Calendar Girl Competition' with a swimsuit contest and was organised by George Houraney, a Florida-based businessman, who was surprised to see the guest list. “I said, ‘Donald, this is supposed to be a party with V.I.P.s,’” Houraney said. “'You’re telling me it’s you and Epstein?’”. Trump dismissed concerns and proceeded with a gathering of women despite Epstein’s questionable history. Jill Harth, Houraney's then-girlfriend, accused Trump of groping and forcibly kissing her in a bedroom that evening. Another woman, a 22-year-old contestant, also alleged that Trump crawled into her bed uninvited. Despite controversial behaviour from Epstein, the two remained friends and appeared again at the 1997 Victoria’s Secret “Angels” party in Manhattan. In 2000, Ms Maxwell and Mr Epstein offered a job to Virginia Giuffre as a spa attendant at Mar-a-Lago. Ms. Giuffre accused them of forcing her into sexual relationships with several high-profile names, including Prince Andrew of the British Royal Family. The NYT article details the friendship between Trump and Epstein from 1990 till 2004 when they had a fall-out. In an interview with Huffpost, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the NYT report dumb and accused them of recycling old news. “Dumb NYTimes reporters are desperately recycling news stories to try to link President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein,” Leavitt said. “It’s not news that Epstein was a member of the Mar A Lago club, because it’s the same club Donald Trump kicked Epstein out of for being a creep."

A New York Times report details the ordeal of a 'Calendar Girl Competition' party thrown by Donald Trump for under-18 models at his luxury resort Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, also known as the ‘Winter White House’, with Jeffrey Epstein as the only other male guest.&nbsp;

Donald Trump threw a 'Calendar Girl Competition' party for young models at Mar-A-Lago : Jeffrey Epstein was the only male guest, says event planner

Maria Farmer, an artist who first accused Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell of sexual assault almost 30 years ago, said that she urged law enforcement officials to investigate powerful people in their orbit, including Donald Trump. This comes as speculations grow over whether the US president's name is mentioned in the "Epstein files".According to a New York Times report, the accuser's account is among the "clearest indications yet" of how Trump's name might have been there in the files of a sex offender.&nbsp;Farmer was among the first women to report Epstein and his partner Maxwell for sexual crimes back in the 90s. During an interview with The Times, she identified Trump among the close ones to Epstein.&nbsp;She said that when she was reinterviewed by the FBI about Epstein in 2006, she stressed that she raised Trump's name specifically because of an unsettling encounter with him late one night in 1995 in Epstein's offices. The artist said that she recounted that incident to the law enforcement agents and even publicly.&nbsp;Farmer said that she had no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by Epstein; however, she was alarmed by what she saw as Epstein's pattern of pursuing girls and young women while making friendships with prominent people, including Trump.&nbsp;Farmer brought Trump in her complaints in 1996 and later in 2006. She did this not just because Trump was close to Epstein, but because of an encounter she had.<h2>Farmer's encounter with Trump</h2>In 1995, as Farmer was preparing to work for Epstein, she met Trump. According to the New York Times, she told the authorities that late one night, Epstein unexpectedly called her to his offices in a luxury building in Manhattan. Farmer arrived to meet Epstein in her running shorts.&nbsp;Later, Trump arrived there, wearing a business suit, and started to "hover over her", she told the authorities. She further claimed she recalled feeling scared as Trump "stared at her bare legs".&nbsp;Epstein then entered the room and told Trump, "No, no. She’s not here for you.” Epstein and Trump then left the room, Farmer said that she recalls hearing from Trump that he thought she was 16 years old, according to the NYT report.Following that incident, Farmer said she had no interactions with Trump and did not see him engage in inappropriate conduct with girls or women.<h2>White House defends and clarifies</h2>Earlier on Friday, the White House reportedly contested Farmer's statement, citing Trump's long-ago decision to end his friendship with Epstein.&nbsp;Steven Cheung, the White House communications director, said, "The president was never in his office", referring to Epstein. “The fact is that the president kicked him out of his club for being a creep," the NYT reported.&nbsp;

Farmer said that she had no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by Epstein; however, she was alarmed by what she saw as Epstein's pattern of pursuing girls and young women while making friendships with prominent people, including Trump.

Maria Farmer, an artist who first accused Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell of sexual assault almost 30 years ago, said that she urged law enforcement officials to investigate powerful people in their orbit, including Donald Trump. This comes as speculations grow over whether the US president's name is mentioned in the "Epstein files". According to a New York Times report, the accuser's account is among the "clearest indications yet" of how Trump's name might have been there in the files of a sex offender. Farmer was among the first women to report Epstein and his partner Maxwell for sexual crimes back in the 90s. During an interview with The Times, she identified Trump among the close ones to Epstein. She said that when she was reinterviewed by the FBI about Epstein in 2006, she stressed that she raised Trump's name specifically because of an unsettling encounter with him late one night in 1995 in Epstein's offices. The artist said that she recounted that incident to the law enforcement agents and even publicly. Farmer said that she had no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by Epstein; however, she was alarmed by what she saw as Epstein's pattern of pursuing girls and young women while making friendships with prominent people, including Trump. Farmer brought Trump in her complaints in 1996 and later in 2006. She did this not just because Trump was close to Epstein, but because of an encounter she had. Farmer's encounter with Trump In 1995, as Farmer was preparing to work for Epstein, she met Trump. According to the New York Times, she told the authorities that late one night, Epstein unexpectedly called her to his offices in a luxury building in Manhattan. Farmer arrived to meet Epstein in her running shorts. Later, Trump arrived there, wearing a business suit, and started to "hover over her", she told the authorities. She further claimed she recalled feeling scared as Trump "stared at her bare legs". Epstein then entered the room and told Trump, "No, no. She’s not here for you.” Epstein and Trump then left the room, Farmer said that she recalls hearing from Trump that he thought she was 16 years old, according to the NYT report. Following that incident, Farmer said she had no interactions with Trump and did not see him engage in inappropriate conduct with girls or women. White House defends and clarifies Earlier on Friday, the White House reportedly contested Farmer's statement, citing Trump's long-ago decision to end his friendship with Epstein. Steven Cheung, the White House communications director, said, "The president was never in his office", referring to Epstein. “The fact is that the president kicked him out of his club for being a creep," the NYT reported.

Farmer said that she had no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by Epstein; however, she was alarmed by what she saw as Epstein's pattern of pursuing girls and young women while making friendships with prominent people, including Trump.

'Trump stared at bare legs': Epstein accuser shares chilling encounter with US president, suggests how Trump might appear in Epstein files

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (July 20) marked what he called the six-month anniversary of his second term, celebrating it as one of the “most consequential periods of any president.” He wrote, “Wow, time flies! Today is the Sixth Month Anniversary of my Second Term. We got a lot of good and great things done, including ending numerous wars of countries not related to us other than through trade and/or, in certain cases, friendship.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-help-israel-relocate-palestinians-out-of-gaza-ethiopia-indonesia-and-libya-named-as-options-1752949276026">Trump to help Israel relocate Palestinians out of Gaza? Ethiopia, Indonesia and Libya named as options</a>He added, “One year ago our country was dead, with almost no hope of revival. Today the USA is the ‘hottest’ and most respected country anywhere in the World.”<h2>Trump says Epstein case boosted his popularity</h2>Despite some setbacks, including Republican divisions and legal delays in releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files, Trump claimed his popularity within the GOP had reached record levels. “My poll numbers within the Republican Party, and MAGA, have gone up significantly since the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax was exposed by the Radical Left Democrats and, just plain ‘troublemakers’,” he wrote. Trump said his approval ratings within the party were at “90%, 92%, 93%, and 95%” across different polls, calling them Republican records.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-much-better-off-starting-anew-trump-tells-iran-to-rebuild-nuclear-sites-elsewhere-so-they-can-be-obliterated-again-1752940619494">'Much better off starting anew': Trump tells Iran to rebuild nuclear sites elsewhere so they can be ‘obliterated’ again</a>“The general election numbers are my highest, ever! People like strong borders, and all of the many other things I have done. GOD BLESS AMERICA. MAGA!” Trump also applauded Tulsi Gabbard, now Director of National Intelligence, for revealing new details about the Russia investigation under Barack Obama. “Congratulations to Tulsi Gabbard. Keep it coming!!!” Trump said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-demands-release-of-epstein-court-documents-1752937113800">'Nothing will be good enough for troublemakers': Trump demands release of Epstein court documents</a>

Despite some setbacks, including Republican divisions and legal delays in releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files, Trump claimed his popularity within the GOP had reached record levels. 

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (July 20) marked what he called the six-month anniversary of his second term, celebrating it as one of the “most consequential periods of any president.” He wrote, “Wow, time flies! Today is the Sixth Month Anniversary of my Second Term. We got a lot of good and great things done, including ending numerous wars of countries not related to us other than through trade and/or, in certain cases, friendship.” Also read: Trump to help Israel relocate Palestinians out of Gaza? Ethiopia, Indonesia and Libya named as options He added, “One year ago our country was dead, with almost no hope of revival. Today the USA is the ‘hottest’ and most respected country anywhere in the World.” Trump says Epstein case boosted his popularity Despite some setbacks, including Republican divisions and legal delays in releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files, Trump claimed his popularity within the GOP had reached record levels. “My poll numbers within the Republican Party, and MAGA, have gone up significantly since the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax was exposed by the Radical Left Democrats and, just plain ‘troublemakers’,” he wrote. Trump said his approval ratings within the party were at “90%, 92%, 93%, and 95%” across different polls, calling them Republican records. Also read: 'Much better off starting anew': Trump tells Iran to rebuild nuclear sites elsewhere so they can be ‘obliterated’ again “The general election numbers are my highest, ever! People like strong borders, and all of the many other things I have done. GOD BLESS AMERICA. MAGA!” Trump also applauded Tulsi Gabbard, now Director of National Intelligence, for revealing new details about the Russia investigation under Barack Obama. “Congratulations to Tulsi Gabbard. Keep it coming!!!” Trump said. Also read: 'Nothing will be good enough for troublemakers': Trump demands release of Epstein court documents

Despite some setbacks, including Republican divisions and legal delays in releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files, Trump claimed his popularity within the GOP had reached record levels.&nbsp;

'One year ago US was dead': Trump marks 6 months in office, says America is now the ‘hottest’ country in world

US President Donald Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein continues to make headlines. One of his former staff members told CNN in an interview that the two were once caught bringing young girls to Trump's casino in Atlantic City. The girls were not old enough to gamble, he added. The White House has denied the allegations. Jack O’Donnell managed the Atlantic City Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino for four years in the 1980s. In an interview with CNN's Erin Burnett on July 16, he said that Epstein appeared to him as Trump's "best friend." Notably, Epstein was accused of abusing several underage girls and was later slapped with federal charges for the sex trafficking of minors in Florida and New York. Epstein was found dead in his cell on August 10, 2019, and it was ruled a suicide by hanging. Now, Trump is in the news for the Epstein files and has ordered his Attorney General, Pam Bondi, to release more documents related to the case. This comes after a Wall Street Journal report said that Trump sent Epstein a letter with the drawing of a naked woman on his 50th birthday. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-finally-releasing-epstein-files-here-s-what-he-told-pam-bondi-to-do-after-letter-row-this-scam-1752805484181">Trump FINALLY releasing Epstein Files? Here's what he told Pam Bondi to do after letter row: 'This SCAM...'</a><h2>Underage tennis star accompanied Trump and Epstein</h2>O’Donnell told CNN that he often saw Trump and Epstein together at the casino. "In my mind, [Epstein] was his best friend, you know, [throughout] the time I was there for four years,” he said. He recalled a particular incident from the late 1980s when they brought three girls with them. Epstein and Trump took them to the casino floor even though they were not 21. One of them was a tennis player and had a world ranking of three at the time. This is how the officials got to know that the girls were underage. O’Donnell said he learnt about it the next day when state casino commission inspectors reached Trump's office. "This [inspector] happened to be a tennis fan and he said, 'Jack, I know she’s 19 years old,' " O'Donnell said. "They had determined that the women that they brought down were underage to be in the casino.” Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-fake-news-trump-denies-sending-naked-woman-drawing-letter-for-jeffrey-epstein-s-50th-birthday-here-s-what-it-is-1752800746823">'FAKE NEWS': Trump denies sending 'naked woman drawing' letter for Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday - Here's what the letter claims</a>&nbsp;It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to gamble in New Jersey. However, O’Donnell said that the officers left Trump only with a warning. "I had to call them and say, 'They're giving you a break this time, but if this happens again, the fine is going to be substantial and it's going to be on your head,' " he claimed. O’Donnell said he even cautioned Trump against Epstein and that he should not be "hanging out" with him. "I did tell him in that conversation, 'I don’t think you should be hanging out with this guy, just so you know, and you certainly shouldn’t be doing that in Atlantic City,' " he said.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-president-trump-says-epstein-critics-are-being-used-by-democrats-1752774251430/embed<h2>White House slams O’Donnell as liar and fraud</h2>Meanwhile, White House communications director Steven Cheung dismissed the allegations made by O’Donnell, calling him a "stone-cold loser who is a liar and a fraud." He told People in a statement, "This is completely fabricated story from his warped imagination as he suffers from Trump Derangement Syndrome that has rotted his pea-sized brain.” The president has been trying to cut himself off from the matter, but the Trump administration is being pressured to release more evidence about Epstein's 2019 child sex-trafficking case. On Thursday night (July 17), Trump issued an order for the release of the files. "Based on the ridiculous amount of publicity given to Jeffrey Epstein, I have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval. This SCAM, perpetuated by the Democrats, should end, right now!" he wrote on Truth Social.&nbsp;

Trump-Epstein scandal: US President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein brought underage girls to his Atlantic City casino, a former manager of the Atlantic City Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino has alleged. One of them was tennis player who was ranked world number 3 at the time, he told CNN. 

US President Donald Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein continues to make headlines. One of his former staff members told CNN in an interview that the two were once caught bringing young girls to Trump's casino in Atlantic City. The girls were not old enough to gamble, he added. The White House has denied the allegations. Jack O’Donnell managed the Atlantic City Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino for four years in the 1980s. In an interview with CNN's Erin Burnett on July 16, he said that Epstein appeared to him as Trump's "best friend." Notably, Epstein was accused of abusing several underage girls and was later slapped with federal charges for the sex trafficking of minors in Florida and New York. Epstein was found dead in his cell on August 10, 2019, and it was ruled a suicide by hanging. Now, Trump is in the news for the Epstein files and has ordered his Attorney General, Pam Bondi, to release more documents related to the case. This comes after a Wall Street Journal report said that Trump sent Epstein a letter with the drawing of a naked woman on his 50th birthday. Also Read: Trump FINALLY releasing Epstein Files? Here's what he told Pam Bondi to do after letter row: 'This SCAM...' Underage tennis star accompanied Trump and Epstein O’Donnell told CNN that he often saw Trump and Epstein together at the casino. "In my mind, [Epstein] was his best friend, you know, [throughout] the time I was there for four years,” he said. He recalled a particular incident from the late 1980s when they brought three girls with them. Epstein and Trump took them to the casino floor even though they were not 21. One of them was a tennis player and had a world ranking of three at the time. This is how the officials got to know that the girls were underage. O’Donnell said he learnt about it the next day when state casino commission inspectors reached Trump's office. "This [inspector] happened to be a tennis fan and he said, 'Jack, I know she’s 19 years old,' " O'Donnell said. "They had determined that the women that they brought down were underage to be in the casino.” Also Read: 'FAKE NEWS': Trump denies sending 'naked woman drawing' letter for Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday - Here's what the letter claims It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to gamble in New Jersey. However, O’Donnell said that the officers left Trump only with a warning. "I had to call them and say, 'They're giving you a break this time, but if this happens again, the fine is going to be substantial and it's going to be on your head,' " he claimed. O’Donnell said he even cautioned Trump against Epstein and that he should not be "hanging out" with him. "I did tell him in that conversation, 'I don’t think you should be hanging out with this guy, just so you know, and you certainly shouldn’t be doing that in Atlantic City,' " he said. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-president-trump-says-epstein-critics-are-being-used-by-democrats-1752774251430/embed White House slams O’Donnell as liar and fraud Meanwhile, White House communications director Steven Cheung dismissed the allegations made by O’Donnell, calling him a "stone-cold loser who is a liar and a fraud." He told People in a statement, "This is completely fabricated story from his warped imagination as he suffers from Trump Derangement Syndrome that has rotted his pea-sized brain.” The president has been trying to cut himself off from the matter, but the Trump administration is being pressured to release more evidence about Epstein's 2019 child sex-trafficking case. On Thursday night (July 17), Trump issued an order for the release of the files. "Based on the ridiculous amount of publicity given to Jeffrey Epstein, I have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval. This SCAM, perpetuated by the Democrats, should end, right now!" he wrote on Truth Social.

Trump-Epstein scandal: US President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein brought underage girls to his Atlantic City casino, a former manager of the Atlantic City Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino has alleged. One of them was a tennis player ranked world number 3 at the time, he told CNN.&nbsp;

Trump-Epstein brought underage girls to casino, one of whom was world number 3 tennis player, former manager alleges

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jul 16) morning took to his Truth Social platform to express his rage at Democrats and past supporters for believing in ‘Jeffrey Epstein hoax’. In a long rant message, the US president said that the MAGA supporters “haven’t learned their lesson, despite being “conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years”. Labelling them as “weaklings”, Trump said his supporters bought into “bullshit” and “fake news”.&nbsp;A rift has developed between the US president and his loyal Republicans over the alleged lack of transparency into the scandal involving notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. As the conspiracy theories surrounding the infamous case float, some people believe that authorities are concealing details about the Epstein case to protect rich and powerful elites, including Trump.&nbsp;Before returning to the White House, Trump had claimed that he would release the files related to Jeffrey Epstein. However, the US president has not done so yet, disappointing his loyal supporters.&nbsp;Amid the fallout between Trump’s former advisor, Elon Musk, the billionaire made a bold claim that the US president was in the Epstein files, fueling the controversy further.&nbsp;<h2>Trump slams his MAGA base</h2>&nbsp;“The Radical Left Democrats have hit pay dirt, again! Just like with the FAKE and fully discredited Steele Dossier, the lying 51 “Intelligence” Agents, the Laptop from Hell, which the Dems swore had come from Russia (No, it came from Hunter Biden’s bathroom!), and even the Russia, Russia, Russia Scam itself, a totally fake and made up story used in order to hide Crooked Hillary Clinton’s big loss in the 2016 Presidential Election, these Scams and Hoaxes are all the Democrats are good at - It’s all they have - They are no good at governing, no good at policy, and no good at picking winning candidates. Also, unlike Republicans, they stick together like glue,” Trump wrote in his long rant on social media.&nbsp;He further added, “Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this “bullshit,” hook, line, and sinker. They haven’t learned their lesson, and probably never will, even after being conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years. I have had more success in 6 months than perhaps any President in our Country’s history, and all these people want to talk about, with strong prodding by the Fake News and the success starved Dems, is the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax.”&nbsp;Taking aim at his followers, the Republican wrote, “Let these weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats work, don’t even think about talking of our incredible and unprecedented success, because I don’t want their support anymore!”&nbsp;Watch | US: Republicans divided on Epstein files, but unite on House floor&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-republicans-divided-on-epstein-files-but-unite-on-house-floor-1752659976883/embed

Before returning to the White House, Trump had claimed that he would release the files related to Jeffrey Epstein. However, the US president has not done so yet, disappointing his loyal supporters.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jul 16) morning took to his Truth Social platform to express his rage at Democrats and past supporters for believing in ‘Jeffrey Epstein hoax’. In a long rant message, the US president said that the MAGA supporters “haven’t learned their lesson, despite being “conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years”. Labelling them as “weaklings”, Trump said his supporters bought into “bullshit” and “fake news”. A rift has developed between the US president and his loyal Republicans over the alleged lack of transparency into the scandal involving notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. As the conspiracy theories surrounding the infamous case float, some people believe that authorities are concealing details about the Epstein case to protect rich and powerful elites, including Trump. Before returning to the White House, Trump had claimed that he would release the files related to Jeffrey Epstein. However, the US president has not done so yet, disappointing his loyal supporters. Amid the fallout between Trump’s former advisor, Elon Musk, the billionaire made a bold claim that the US president was in the Epstein files, fueling the controversy further. Trump slams his MAGA base “The Radical Left Democrats have hit pay dirt, again! Just like with the FAKE and fully discredited Steele Dossier, the lying 51 “Intelligence” Agents, the Laptop from Hell, which the Dems swore had come from Russia (No, it came from Hunter Biden’s bathroom!), and even the Russia, Russia, Russia Scam itself, a totally fake and made up story used in order to hide Crooked Hillary Clinton’s big loss in the 2016 Presidential Election, these Scams and Hoaxes are all the Democrats are good at - It’s all they have - They are no good at governing, no good at policy, and no good at picking winning candidates. Also, unlike Republicans, they stick together like glue,” Trump wrote in his long rant on social media. He further added, “Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this “bullshit,” hook, line, and sinker. They haven’t learned their lesson, and probably never will, even after being conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years. I have had more success in 6 months than perhaps any President in our Country’s history, and all these people want to talk about, with strong prodding by the Fake News and the success starved Dems, is the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax.” Taking aim at his followers, the Republican wrote, “Let these weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats work, don’t even think about talking of our incredible and unprecedented success, because I don’t want their support anymore!” Watch | US: Republicans divided on Epstein files, but unite on House floor https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-republicans-divided-on-epstein-files-but-unite-on-house-floor-1752659976883/embed

Before returning to the White House, Trump had claimed that he would release the files related to Jeffrey Epstein. However, the US president has not done so yet, disappointing his loyal supporters.

Bought into Jeffrey Epstein ‘bullsh*t’: Trump blasts ‘lunatic’ Democrats, ‘PAST supporters’

FBI Director Kash Patel is facing sharp criticism from Trump’s own supporters after dismissing rumours surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s death. Patel denied claims of a cover-up and rejected the idea that he planned to resign over the controversy. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he said, “The conspiracy theories just aren’t true, never have been. It’s an honour to serve the President of the United States, and I’ll continue to do so for as long as he calls on me.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/could-trump-assassination-attempt-have-been-stopped-secret-service-officials-were-aware-of-threat-to-trump-s-life-says-report-1752410748611">Could Trump assassination attempt have been stopped? Secret Service officials were aware of threat to Trump’s life, says report</a>Patel also added that there was no “smoking gun” in the Epstein files, pushing back against long-standing conspiracy theories about a secret client list linked to the disgraced financier.<h2>Internal tensions rise inside Trump’s FBI team</h2>Patel’s comments followed reports of growing tensions between him, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, and Attorney General Pam Bondi. According to The New York Times, Bongino clashed with Bondi during a meeting at the White House last week and later threatened to resign. “It’s me or her. She goes or I go,” Bongino reportedly told colleagues, according to Axios.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-trump-to-announce-major-russia-move-tomorrow-what-s-next-for-kyiv-and-moscow-1752408988579">Trump to announce ‘major’ Russia move tomorrow: What's next for Kyiv and Moscow?</a>The disagreement stemmed from Bondi’s failure to deliver more documents linked to the Epstein case. Bongino was said to be frustrated with the lack of progress and transparency, fuelling frustration among MAGA supporters already suspicious of the FBI’s handling of the files.<h2>MAGA supporters accuse Patel of hiding Epstein documents</h2>Patel’s public denial only added fuel to the fire. A number of right-wing commentators lashed out on social media, accusing him of being part of a cover-up or even being named in the documents himself. “Sounds like you might be in the files, Kash,” wrote the account Polling USA. “Release the Epstein files!” posted Republicans Against Trump, referencing Patel’s own previous comments that the files were under the “direct control of the FBI director.”Right-wing lawyer Robert Barnes also criticised Patel, posting: “It was YOU who said Bill Gates is in #EpsteinFiles &amp; now YOU are hiding those files. Inexcusable!”<h2>Trump calls for focus on ‘real priorities’</h2>Donald Trump stepped in on Saturday in an attempt to ease the tension. In a post on Truth Social, he appeared to back Patel while calling on his base to focus their energy on Democrat corruption and voter fraud instead of conspiracy theories.“We are about to achieve more in 6 months than any other Administration has achieved in over 100 years… Kash Patel, and the FBI, must be focused on investigating Voter Fraud, Political Corruption, ActBlue, The Rigged and Stolen Election of 2020… instead of spending month after month looking at nothing but the same old, Radical Left inspired Documents on Jeffrey Epstein,” Trump wrote. He also defended Bondi, adding: “LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB, SHE’S GREAT!”<h2>What next for the FBI and the Epstein files?</h2>So far, neither Bondi nor Bongino has issued any public comment. The FBI also did not respond to media requests for a statement. Meanwhile, the internal fallout has revealed growing cracks within Trump’s team, especially as pressure from the MAGA base intensifies.

Patel also added that there was no “smoking gun” in the Epstein documents, pushing back against long-standing conspiracy theories about a secret client list linked to the disgraced financier.

FBI Director Kash Patel is facing sharp criticism from Trump’s own supporters after dismissing rumours surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s death. Patel denied claims of a cover-up and rejected the idea that he planned to resign over the controversy. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he said, “The conspiracy theories just aren’t true, never have been. It’s an honour to serve the President of the United States, and I’ll continue to do so for as long as he calls on me.” Also read: Could Trump assassination attempt have been stopped? Secret Service officials were aware of threat to Trump’s life, says report Patel also added that there was no “smoking gun” in the Epstein files, pushing back against long-standing conspiracy theories about a secret client list linked to the disgraced financier. Internal tensions rise inside Trump’s FBI team Patel’s comments followed reports of growing tensions between him, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, and Attorney General Pam Bondi. According to The New York Times, Bongino clashed with Bondi during a meeting at the White House last week and later threatened to resign. “It’s me or her. She goes or I go,” Bongino reportedly told colleagues, according to Axios. Also read: Trump to announce ‘major’ Russia move tomorrow: What's next for Kyiv and Moscow? The disagreement stemmed from Bondi’s failure to deliver more documents linked to the Epstein case. Bongino was said to be frustrated with the lack of progress and transparency, fuelling frustration among MAGA supporters already suspicious of the FBI’s handling of the files. MAGA supporters accuse Patel of hiding Epstein documents Patel’s public denial only added fuel to the fire. A number of right-wing commentators lashed out on social media, accusing him of being part of a cover-up or even being named in the documents himself. “Sounds like you might be in the files, Kash,” wrote the account Polling USA. “Release the Epstein files!” posted Republicans Against Trump, referencing Patel’s own previous comments that the files were under the “direct control of the FBI director.” Right-wing lawyer Robert Barnes also criticised Patel, posting: “It was YOU who said Bill Gates is in #EpsteinFiles & now YOU are hiding those files. Inexcusable!” Trump calls for focus on ‘real priorities’ Donald Trump stepped in on Saturday in an attempt to ease the tension. In a post on Truth Social, he appeared to back Patel while calling on his base to focus their energy on Democrat corruption and voter fraud instead of conspiracy theories. “We are about to achieve more in 6 months than any other Administration has achieved in over 100 years… Kash Patel, and the FBI, must be focused on investigating Voter Fraud, Political Corruption, ActBlue, The Rigged and Stolen Election of 2020… instead of spending month after month looking at nothing but the same old, Radical Left inspired Documents on Jeffrey Epstein,” Trump wrote. He also defended Bondi, adding: “LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB, SHE’S GREAT!” What next for the FBI and the Epstein files? So far, neither Bondi nor Bongino has issued any public comment. The FBI also did not respond to media requests for a statement. Meanwhile, the internal fallout has revealed growing cracks within Trump’s team, especially as pressure from the MAGA base intensifies.

Patel also added that there was no “smoking gun” in the Epstein documents, pushing back against long-standing conspiracy theories about a secret client list linked to the disgraced financier.

‘Sounds like you’re in the list’: MAGA turns on Trump's FBI chief Kash Patel over Epstein files

Mark Epstein, the brother of financier Jeffrey Epstein, has strongly rejected the Trump administration’s final report into his brother’s controversial death, suggesting the official explanation doesn’t add up.<h2>What did the Trump administration’s report conclude?</h2>The Justice Department and FBI, under President Donald Trump, this week released a long-awaited report declaring that Jeffrey Epstein had died by suicide. It also said there was no evidence that Epstein had kept a list of powerful clients to use for blackmail.But the findings have angered many of Trump’s own supporters, who had long speculated that Epstein’s death involved foul play, suspicions encouraged by several MAGA officials.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-complete-disappointment-kash-patel-once-pushed-epstein-conspiracies-now-leads-trump-s-fbi-and-dismisses-them-but-maga-isn-t-buying-it-1751892825511">‘Complete disappointment’: Kash Patel once pushed Epstein conspiracies, now leads Trump’s FBI and dismisses them, but MAGA&nbsp;isn’t&nbsp;buying&nbsp;it</a><h2>What is Mark Epstein saying now?</h2>Speaking to NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo on Tuesday, Mark Epstein said he doesn’t trust the government’s version of events. “Every time they say or do something to try to quash the fact that he was most likely murdered, they just put their foot further down their mouth,” he said. Mark has long voiced concerns about how his brother died in a high-security jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges in 2019.The official autopsy was conducted by New York City’s Chief Medical Examiner Barbara Sampson, with renowned pathologist Dr Michael Baden observing at the request of Epstein’s legal team. Baden said at the time that Epstein’s injuries were “more consistent with homicidal strangulation than suicide.”Kash Patel, the FBI director and one of the Trump officials who had previously fuelled speculation about Epstein’s alleged blackmail operation, made a sharp U-turn in May. “You know a suicide when you see one, and that’s what that was,” Patel said.Mark Epstein, reacting to that statement, said, “When Kash Patel came out with that statement, I laughed at how stupid it was.”Trump has not directly addressed Mark Epstein’s claims, but during a press briefing on Monday, his press secretary refused to answer questions related to Jeffrey Epstein.

The Justice Department and FBI, under President Donald Trump, this week released a long-awaited report declaring that Jeffrey Epstein had died by suicide. It also said there was no evidence that Epstein had kept a list of powerful clients to use for blackmail.

Mark Epstein, the brother of financier Jeffrey Epstein, has strongly rejected the Trump administration’s final report into his brother’s controversial death, suggesting the official explanation doesn’t add up. What did the Trump administration’s report conclude? The Justice Department and FBI, under President Donald Trump, this week released a long-awaited report declaring that Jeffrey Epstein had died by suicide. It also said there was no evidence that Epstein had kept a list of powerful clients to use for blackmail. But the findings have angered many of Trump’s own supporters, who had long speculated that Epstein’s death involved foul play, suspicions encouraged by several MAGA officials. Also read: ‘Complete disappointment’: Kash Patel once pushed Epstein conspiracies, now leads Trump’s FBI and dismisses them, but MAGA isn’t buying it What is Mark Epstein saying now? Speaking to NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo on Tuesday, Mark Epstein said he doesn’t trust the government’s version of events. “Every time they say or do something to try to quash the fact that he was most likely murdered, they just put their foot further down their mouth,” he said. Mark has long voiced concerns about how his brother died in a high-security jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges in 2019. The official autopsy was conducted by New York City’s Chief Medical Examiner Barbara Sampson, with renowned pathologist Dr Michael Baden observing at the request of Epstein’s legal team. Baden said at the time that Epstein’s injuries were “more consistent with homicidal strangulation than suicide.” Kash Patel, the FBI director and one of the Trump officials who had previously fuelled speculation about Epstein’s alleged blackmail operation, made a sharp U-turn in May. “You know a suicide when you see one, and that’s what that was,” Patel said. Mark Epstein, reacting to that statement, said, “When Kash Patel came out with that statement, I laughed at how stupid it was.” Trump has not directly addressed Mark Epstein’s claims, but during a press briefing on Monday, his press secretary refused to answer questions related to Jeffrey Epstein.

The Justice Department and FBI, under President Donald Trump, this week released a long-awaited report declaring that Jeffrey Epstein had died by suicide. It also said there was no evidence that Epstein had kept a list of powerful clients to use for blackmail.

‘I laughed at how stupid it was’: Jeffrey Epstein’s brother says he was ‘murdered’, refutes FBI report

A day after the FBI concludes Jeffrey Epstein was not murdered, closing the long-standing case, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (July 8) tried to dodge questions on Epstein during a Cabinet meeting at the White House as he furiously blasted when reporters asked questions related to his case.During the cabinet meeting, a reporter asked questions about Epstein to Attorney General Pam Bondi. As Bondi was just about to answer the question, Trump jumped in.He furiously said that this guy (Jeffrey Epstein) has been talked about for years, asking, "Are you still talking about Jeffery Epstein?”Trump did not hesitate to call him a "creep", saying that we have so much to discuss, why are people still talking about him?“We have Texas, we have this, we have all of the things, and are people still talking about this guy, this creep? That is unbelievable,” the president continued.“Do you want to waste the time, and you feel like answering?” he asked Bondi who confirmed she would answer.Trump said that it seems like a "desecration", saying that it's hard to believe that you are asking questions about him when so much else is happening.“I can’t believe you’re asking a question on Epstein at a time like this where we’re having some of the greatest success and also tragedy with what happened in Texas,” he said.However, Trump did not realise that some of his biggest supporters are among those people who are still pushing for answers about Epstein.Earlier on Monday, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation concluded that no evidence supported sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was murdered in jail. During the probe, the investigators also found that there was no secret “client list” tied to him or that he blackmailed powerful figures or kept a roster of high-profile clients for illicit purposes, Axios reported.This marks the first time the Trump administration has formally challenged conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein’s death and activities, narratives previously amplified by the FBI’s top officials before Trump appointed them.

During the cabinet meeting, a reporter asked questions about Epstein to Attorney General Pam Bondi. As Bondi was just about to answer the question, Trump jumped in. He furiously said that this guy (Jeffrey Epstein) has been talked about for years, asking, “Are you still talking about him?”

A day after the FBI concludes Jeffrey Epstein was not murdered, closing the long-standing case, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (July 8) tried to dodge questions on Epstein during a Cabinet meeting at the White House as he furiously blasted when reporters asked questions related to his case. During the cabinet meeting, a reporter asked questions about Epstein to Attorney General Pam Bondi. As Bondi was just about to answer the question, Trump jumped in. He furiously said that this guy (Jeffrey Epstein) has been talked about for years, asking, "Are you still talking about Jeffery Epstein?” Trump did not hesitate to call him a "creep", saying that we have so much to discuss, why are people still talking about him? “We have Texas, we have this, we have all of the things, and are people still talking about this guy, this creep? That is unbelievable,” the president continued. “Do you want to waste the time, and you feel like answering?” he asked Bondi who confirmed she would answer. Trump said that it seems like a "desecration", saying that it's hard to believe that you are asking questions about him when so much else is happening. “I can’t believe you’re asking a question on Epstein at a time like this where we’re having some of the greatest success and also tragedy with what happened in Texas,” he said. However, Trump did not realise that some of his biggest supporters are among those people who are still pushing for answers about Epstein. Earlier on Monday, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation concluded that no evidence supported sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was murdered in jail. During the probe, the investigators also found that there was no secret “client list” tied to him or that he blackmailed powerful figures or kept a roster of high-profile clients for illicit purposes, Axios reported. This marks the first time the Trump administration has formally challenged conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein’s death and activities, narratives previously amplified by the FBI’s top officials before Trump appointed them.

During the cabinet meeting, a reporter asked questions about Epstein to Attorney General Pam Bondi. As Bondi was just about to answer the question, Trump jumped in. He furiously said that this guy (Jeffrey Epstein) has been talked about for years, asking, “Are you still talking about him?”

'This creep': Trump furiously dodges question on Jeffrey Epstein, asks Bondi, 'Do you want to waste the time?'

In a joint investigation, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation concluded that no evidence supported sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was murdered in jail. During the probe, the investigators also found that there was no secret “client list” tied to him or he blackmailed powerful figures or kept a roster of high-profile clients for illicit purposes, Axios reported.The findings following the probe counter long-running rumours about Epstein operating a blackmail scheme, involving politicians, celebrities, and business moguls. As per the report in the memo, "there is no evidence that Epstein blackmailed a prominent person".<h3>How did Jeffrey Epstein die?</h3>The investigation has reaffirmed the original determination made by the New York City medical examiner claiming that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. According to the memo, surveillance footage, which the Trump administration now intends to release, supports this conclusion and backs the official account that Epstein was not murdered.This marks the first time the Trump administration has formally challenged conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein’s death and activities, narratives previously amplified by the FBI’s top officials before Trump appointed them.Kash Patel, now the FBI director, and Dan Bongino, now the deputy director, both key MAGA figures, were once vocal sceptics of the official version of events. However, both have since acknowledged Epstein’s death as a suicide.Despite this, widespread speculation persists online, particularly within right-wing circles, that Epstein’s crimes involved influential individuals and that he was killed to protect them.Tensions over the issue were reignited last month when Elon Musk, amid a public fallout with Trump, claimed the former president was listed in Epstein’s files and claimed that this is the real reason why the important documents are still being withheld from the public.Meanwhile, the Justice Department released Epstein’s contact book as part of newly unsealed documents in February.Further, the DOJ and FBI stated in the memo that no further disclosure of Epstein-related material would be relevant or warranted.

The findings after the probe counter long-running rumours about Epstein operating a blackmail scheme involving politicians, celebrities, and business moguls. As per the memo, there was no evidence that Epstein blackmailed a prominent person.

In a joint investigation, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation concluded that no evidence supported sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was murdered in jail. During the probe, the investigators also found that there was no secret “client list” tied to him or he blackmailed powerful figures or kept a roster of high-profile clients for illicit purposes, Axios reported. The findings following the probe counter long-running rumours about Epstein operating a blackmail scheme, involving politicians, celebrities, and business moguls. As per the report in the memo, "there is no evidence that Epstein blackmailed a prominent person". How did Jeffrey Epstein die? The investigation has reaffirmed the original determination made by the New York City medical examiner claiming that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. According to the memo, surveillance footage, which the Trump administration now intends to release, supports this conclusion and backs the official account that Epstein was not murdered. This marks the first time the Trump administration has formally challenged conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein’s death and activities, narratives previously amplified by the FBI’s top officials before Trump appointed them. Kash Patel, now the FBI director, and Dan Bongino, now the deputy director, both key MAGA figures, were once vocal sceptics of the official version of events. However, both have since acknowledged Epstein’s death as a suicide. Despite this, widespread speculation persists online, particularly within right-wing circles, that Epstein’s crimes involved influential individuals and that he was killed to protect them. Tensions over the issue were reignited last month when Elon Musk, amid a public fallout with Trump, claimed the former president was listed in Epstein’s files and claimed that this is the real reason why the important documents are still being withheld from the public. Meanwhile, the Justice Department released Epstein’s contact book as part of newly unsealed documents in February. Further, the DOJ and FBI stated in the memo that no further disclosure of Epstein-related material would be relevant or warranted.

The findings after the probe counter long-running rumours about Epstein operating a blackmail scheme involving politicians, celebrities, and business moguls. As per the memo, there was no evidence that Epstein blackmailed a prominent person.

Was Jeffrey Epstein murdered? DOJ, FBI give BIG update on death, 'client list' and relation with Trump

Speculation around Donald Trump’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein reignited last week after Elon Musk made a now-deleted claim that the president may have undisclosed ties to the late sex offender. Musk alleged this as the reason behind sealed case files, before removing the post without explanation.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-russia-launches-biggest-drone-strike-on-ukraine-since-inception-of-war-kyiv-downs-two-russian-aircraft-1749467560974">'479 drones, 20 missiles': Russia launches BIGGEST drone strike on Ukraine since inception of war; Kyiv downs two Russian aircraft</a><h2>‘I don’t believe the Epstein stuff’, says Scaramucci</h2>Anthony Scaramucci, who served briefly as Trump’s White House communications director in 2017, has now weighed in on the controversy. Speaking to The Daily Beast Podcast, he said he didn’t believe the Epstein allegations.“Did he go over the line with Jeff Epstein and do something super-malevolent and super-nefarious? I don’t believe that’s the case, because I think that would have come out. But again, I don’t know,” Scaramucci said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-putin-zelensky-trump-s-children-fighting-remark-here-s-what-he-said-1749405687191">‘Putin is a murderer who came to kill the kids’: Zelensky hits back at Trump’s ‘children fighting’ remark — Here’s&nbsp;what&nbsp;he&nbsp;said</a><h2>Can Putin control Trump?</h2>While dismissing Epstein-related speculation, Scaramucci pointed to another theory, one that has circulated for years, Russian President Vladimir Putin may be holding compromising material on Trump.“But the flip side is, while I’m saying that to you, I believe there is kompromat on Donald Trump,” he said, adding, “I don’t know what it is. We all used to say, ‘OK, what is it? What is the hold that Vladimir Putin has on this guy?’”<h2>‘He owns the president of the United States’</h2>The former Trump aide questioned how a struggling leader like Putin could have such sway over a former US president.“He’s in a trainwreck situation at home, and yet he owns the president of the United States,” he said. “How does he own the president of the United States? You tell me. He has to have something on him, OK, that we don’t understand,” he added.Scaramucci suggested that the alleged kompromat might date back to Trump’s real estate days in the 1980s or 1990s. He dismissed the infamous and unverified “pee tape” theory, but added, “Something that would be too much for Trump, even Trump himself, to deal with.”<h2>‘Trump only loves himself’</h2>Dismissing claims that Trump has a fondness for strongmen, Scaramucci said the president isn’t motivated by admiration for authoritarian leaders.“It’s bulls–t,” he said. “Trump doesn’t love authoritarians. He loves himself, OK? And he would not be kowtowing to Putin, sitting in the biggest economy with the biggest military,” he added.No concrete evidence has surfaced to support claims that Russia holds any compromising material on Trump. The US president has repeatedly denied working with Russia.Still, his history of avoiding direct criticism of Putin has kept the speculation&nbsp;alive.

While dismissing Epstein-related speculation, Scaramucci pointed to another theory, one that has circulated for years, Russian President Vladimir Putin may be holding compromising material on Trump.

Speculation around Donald Trump’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein reignited last week after Elon Musk made a now-deleted claim that the president may have undisclosed ties to the late sex offender. Musk alleged this as the reason behind sealed case files, before removing the post without explanation. Also read: '479 drones, 20 missiles': Russia launches BIGGEST drone strike on Ukraine since inception of war; Kyiv downs two Russian aircraft ‘I don’t believe the Epstein stuff’, says Scaramucci Anthony Scaramucci, who served briefly as Trump’s White House communications director in 2017, has now weighed in on the controversy. Speaking to The Daily Beast Podcast, he said he didn’t believe the Epstein allegations. “Did he go over the line with Jeff Epstein and do something super-malevolent and super-nefarious? I don’t believe that’s the case, because I think that would have come out. But again, I don’t know,” Scaramucci said. Also read: ‘Putin is a murderer who came to kill the kids’: Zelensky hits back at Trump’s ‘children fighting’ remark — Here’s what he said Can Putin control Trump? While dismissing Epstein-related speculation, Scaramucci pointed to another theory, one that has circulated for years, Russian President Vladimir Putin may be holding compromising material on Trump. “But the flip side is, while I’m saying that to you, I believe there is kompromat on Donald Trump,” he said, adding, “I don’t know what it is. We all used to say, ‘OK, what is it? What is the hold that Vladimir Putin has on this guy?’” ‘He owns the president of the United States’ The former Trump aide questioned how a struggling leader like Putin could have such sway over a former US president. “He’s in a trainwreck situation at home, and yet he owns the president of the United States,” he said. “How does he own the president of the United States? You tell me. He has to have something on him, OK, that we don’t understand,” he added. Scaramucci suggested that the alleged kompromat might date back to Trump’s real estate days in the 1980s or 1990s. He dismissed the infamous and unverified “pee tape” theory, but added, “Something that would be too much for Trump, even Trump himself, to deal with.” ‘Trump only loves himself’ Dismissing claims that Trump has a fondness for strongmen, Scaramucci said the president isn’t motivated by admiration for authoritarian leaders. “It’s bulls–t,” he said. “Trump doesn’t love authoritarians. He loves himself, OK? And he would not be kowtowing to Putin, sitting in the biggest economy with the biggest military,” he added. No concrete evidence has surfaced to support claims that Russia holds any compromising material on Trump. The US president has repeatedly denied working with Russia. Still, his history of avoiding direct criticism of Putin has kept the speculation alive.

While dismissing Epstein-related speculation, Scaramucci pointed to another theory, one that has circulated for years, Russian President Vladimir Putin may be holding compromising material on Trump.

'Putin owns President of United States': Ex-aide hints Russian President, not Epstein files, holds real leverage over Trump

Elon Musk dropped a bombshell during his feud last night, claiming that President Trump was on the list of Jeffrey Epstein and shared a video from 1992, which showed a relatively younger Trump celebrating at a party with renowned sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.&nbsp;An usual Thursday night at the White House quickly turned unpleasant.&nbsp;“Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!” Elon Musk posted on X. Then he went on to retweet some other posts containing the video.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🤨 <a href="https://t.co/DTdfJWydLS">https://t.co/DTdfJWydLS</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1930727302566174971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This started a stream of reactions and outbursts from legacy media, both in Trump's camp and his opposing camp. Those in the opposing camp argued that Trump's name must be in the files; that's why the administration had not made it public.&nbsp;Sean Hannity, conservative news presenter of Fox News, was quick to defend Trump, saying that Trump kicked Epstein out of Mar-a-Lago, a private club of President Trump, particularly because of inappropriately approaching a minor for sexual favours.&nbsp;Jeffrey Epstein was a financier, broker and child sex offender, sex trafficker who died by suicide in mysterious circumstances while in prison. The relation between Trump and Epstein is well known to everybody. In 2002, Trump said in an interview that Epstein was a great guy; however, things fell apart between them after 15 years of friendship due to some real estate conflict.&nbsp;<h2>What are the Epstein files?</h2>It is a huge trove of court and investigative documents, linking to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell from a civil suit by Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide in April. These documents include flight logs, contact lists, victim depositions, correspondence, and possible undisclosed individuals. In February 2025, a first batch of documents was released, mostly comprising guest lists from a private jet, a redacted contact book. Over 100 prominent personalities were named in that list, including people like Bill Clinton and Donald Trump; however, being on the list does not imply guilt.&nbsp;However, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Epstein's biographer, Michael Wolff, in a podcast on the Daily Beast, mentioned that Trump and Epstein shared girlfriends, business plans, jets and many more. Michael Wolff authored several books on Trump's journey as a businessman. He revealed that he saw "lewd images of Trump and the sex offender" These revelations are shocking, considering Epstein died by suicide just two weeks after the beginning of the trial.&nbsp;At least 1000+ pages are to be unravelled, including financial transactions, flight logs, victim testimonies and confidential communications, etc. The FBI/DOJ intends to release them based on administrative and legal restrictions.These documents become important owing to elite accountability and influential people getting away without being held accountable for their implicit roles. This also indicates why these files are not completely released yet. The timing also becomes crucial as Musk's revelations are used as a weapon, which may be intended to deflate the credibility of Trump, specifically because of the ongoing public feud.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Elon Musk dropped a bombshell, hinting at President Trump's connection with the Epstein Files. A video from a 1992 party showed a relatively younger Trump with well-known sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Elon Musk dropped a bombshell during his feud last night, claiming that President Trump was on the list of Jeffrey Epstein and shared a video from 1992, which showed a relatively younger Trump celebrating at a party with renowned sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. An usual Thursday night at the White House quickly turned unpleasant. “Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!” Elon Musk posted on X. Then he went on to retweet some other posts containing the video.

Elon Musk dropped a bombshell, hinting at President Trump's connection with Epstein Files. A video from a 1992 party showed a relatively younger Trump with well-known sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Musk drops Epstein files bombshell: Why should it bother Trump?

Elon Musk has called out Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for his association with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This comes as Gates criticised Musk's cost-cutting initiatives at DOGE, including those aimed at USAID (United States Agency for International Development), and accused the former DOGE chief of "killing children".<h3>Tit for tat?</h3>During a press interaction at the Qatar Economic Forum, taking a dig at Gates, the Tesla boss called him a "huge liar".A snippet of the interview was shared by conservative influencer Benny Johnson. In it, when asked about Bill Gates's comments about USAID, Musk said, "Ya, he's a huge liar".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/musks-xai-blames-unauthorised-modification-for-grok-chatbots-white-genocide-posts-9078209">Musk's xAI blames 'unauthorised modification' for Grok chatbot's 'white genocide' posts</a>Slamming Gates for his ties to Epstein, the X boss commented, "Wouldn't want that guy to babysit my kid"."Who does Gates think he is to make comments about the welfare of children? He was very close with Epstein… Wouldn't want that guy to babysit my kid," Musk remarked.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Elon Musk just called out Bill Gates and his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The crowd goes wild. Listen: “Who does Gates think he is to make comments about the welfare of children? He was very close with Epstein.. Wouldn&#39;t want that guy to babysit my kid”<a href="https://t.co/u0Xzp5ZmOb">pic.twitter.com/u0Xzp5ZmOb</a>&mdash; Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/bennyjohnson/status/1924830899318702092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What did Gates say about Musk?</h2>A few days back, Gates told the media that Musk-DOGE's USAID cuts have put millions of kids around the world at risk.Talking to the Financial Times, the philanthropist said, "The picture of the world's richest man killing the world's poorest children is not a pretty one."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/musks-ai-goes-rogue-grok-chatbot-pushes-white-genocide-conspiracy-on-x-9071626">Grok AI pushes Musk's 'white genocide' propaganda on X, chatbot claims 'creators' asked for it</a>He said that Musk's DOGE slashed funds to a hospital in Gaza Province in Mozambique after mistaking it for the Gaza Strip in the Middle East. Gates credited the hospital with preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission."I'd love for him to go in and meet the children that have now been infected with HIV because he cut that money," Gates added.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/pahalgam-terror-attack-like-claiming-toy-gun-took-down-tank-elon-musks-grok-ai-schools-pakistan-military-calls-out-false-claims-amid-india-pakistan-border-tensions-9010042">'Like claiming toy gun took down tank': Grok AI schools Pakistan military, calls out false claims amid India-Pakistan border tensions</a>

Taking a dig at Bill Gates, Tesla boss Elon Musk called him a "huge liar" and slammed him for his ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying he "wouldn't want that guy to babysit my kid".

Elon Musk has called out Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for his association with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This comes as Gates criticised Musk's cost-cutting initiatives at DOGE, including those aimed at USAID (United States Agency for International Development), and accused the former DOGE chief of "killing children". Tit for tat? During a press interaction at the Qatar Economic Forum, taking a dig at Gates, the Tesla boss called him a "huge liar". A snippet of the interview was shared by conservative influencer Benny Johnson. In it, when asked about Bill Gates's comments about USAID, Musk said, "Ya, he's a huge liar". Also read | Musk's xAI blames 'unauthorised modification' for Grok chatbot's 'white genocide' posts Slamming Gates for his ties to Epstein, the X boss commented, "Wouldn't want that guy to babysit my kid". "Who does Gates think he is to make comments about the welfare of children? He was very close with Epstein… Wouldn't want that guy to babysit my kid," Musk remarked.

Taking a dig at Bill Gates, Tesla boss Elon Musk called him a "huge liar" and slammed him for his ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying he "wouldn't want that guy to babysit my kid".

'Wouldn't want that guy to babysit my kid': Elon Musk slams Bill Gates for ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Virginia Giuffre, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse, has died by suicide in Australia. She was credited for her bravery in exposing Epstein's crimes, paving the way for other survivors to share their stories. Watch this report to know more about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

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Former Microsoft CEO and American philanthropist Bill Gates has spoken about his friendship with deceased financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.&nbsp;
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) which was published on January 24, Gates said that he was foolish to spend any time with Epstein.&nbsp;
<h2>'...a huge mistake'</h2>
"In retrospect, I was foolish to spend any time with him. And he, sort of, got time with various people by spending time with other people," Gates said.
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"So yes, I think I was quite stupid. I thought it would help me with global health philanthropy. In fact, it failed to do that it was just a huge mistake," he added.
Gates also pointed out that the controversies that stemmed from meeting Epstein made him (Gates) more weary of building connections.&nbsp;
<h2>Epstein threatened to expose Gates about extramarital affair</h2>
Gates' remarks on his friendship with Epstein came after the deceased financier threatened the former Microsoft CEO over his extramarital affair with a Russian bridge player.&nbsp;
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A report by the WSJ report in 2023 said that when Epstein found out about Gates' affair, he threatened Gates to reimburse him for tuition costs that Epstein initially covered for the bridge player to attend software coding school.
The bridge player was identified as Mila Antonova.&nbsp;
The report said that Epstein made this threat to Gates in an email sent in 2017.
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World | Gates' remarks on his friendship with Epstein came after the deceased financier threatened the former Microsoft CEO over his extramarital affair. 

Former Microsoft CEO and American philanthropist Bill Gates has spoken about his friendship with deceased financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) which was published on January 24, Gates said that he was foolish to spend any time with Epstein. '...a huge mistake' "In retrospect, I was foolish to spend any time with him. And he, sort of, got time with various people by spending time with other people," Gates said. Also read | Bill Gates calls India 'kind of laboratory to try things,' leaves netizens fuming "So yes, I think I was quite stupid. I thought it would help me with global health philanthropy. In fact, it failed to do that it was just a huge mistake," he added. Gates also pointed out that the controversies that stemmed from meeting Epstein made him (Gates) more weary of building connections. Epstein threatened to expose Gates about extramarital affair Gates' remarks on his friendship with Epstein came after the deceased financier threatened the former Microsoft CEO over his extramarital affair with a Russian bridge player. Also read | Bill Gates fears tensions triggering a global war, another pandemic breakout within 25 years A report by the WSJ report in 2023 said that when Epstein found out about Gates' affair, he threatened Gates to reimburse him for tuition costs that Epstein initially covered for the bridge player to attend software coding school. The bridge player was identified as Mila Antonova. The report said that Epstein made this threat to Gates in an email sent in 2017. (With inputs from agencies)

I was foolish to spend any time with him: Bill Gates on his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

Incoming United States (US) president Donald Trump said on Saturday (Nov. 30) that he would appoint Kash Patel as the director of the Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI).

Incoming United States (US) president Donald Trump said on Saturday (Nov. 30) that he would appoint Kash Patel as the director of the Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI). Patel, who during Trump's first term advised both the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense, has previously called for stripping the FBI of its intelligence-gathering role and purging its ranks of any employee who refuses to support Trump's agenda. With the nomination of Patel, Trump is signalling that he is preparing to carry out his threat to oust Christopher Wray. Patel hints at releasing Epstein, Diddy lists The news of Patel being chosen to be the next FBI boss has garnered massive attention among social media users. Also read | Trump accused of groping former model as Jeffrey Epstein watched the ‘twisted game’ In a post on X on Sunday, American commentator Benny Johnson released a snippet of his recent podcast with Patel where he (Patel) detailed a comprehensive declassification operation under the second Trump term. "...when we go back to the DOJ (Department of Justice) and the FBI, we still don't have all the lists, all of the stuff they did to 275,000 Americans illegally in one year. Put that out there," Patel said. Trump’s new FBI Director Kash Patel details comprehensive declassification operation under second Trump term: "He's going to come in there and maybe give them the Epstein list, maybe give them the P Diddy list and they are terrified." pic.twitter.com/Et1yLZmTTu — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) December 1, 2024 × "To me, what you mentioned is the most important part: restoring trust in our agencies and departments," Patel said, "And the way to do that isn't to treat them like a piñata, hoping for something good to pop out. The way to do it is by giving the American people the truth. And that's what they feared about Donald Trump. He's going to come in there and might just give them the Epstein list, the 'Diddy list,' and everything else they're terrified of being exposed," he added. But will Trump actually release these lists? American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein, who was found dead in a prison cell in 2019, had close relations with a lot of high-profile people, including Donald Trump. Epstein and Trump were once neighbours in Florida and partied together. However, in the year 2004, their friendship took a sour turn. When Epstein was arrested in July 2019, Trump, who was then US president, said, "I was not a fan of his, that I can tell you." In January this year, about 950 pages of court documents identifying associates of Epstein were made public. Some of the prominent names mentioned in these documents were Prince Andrew, magician David Copperfield, Donald Trump, and former US president Bill Clinton. Also read | Trump selects Indian-origin Kash Patel to head FBI, announces key picks for DEA, and Justice Department On September 3, Trump had expressed willingness to release additional official files related to Epstein if he was re-elected. In a podcast, Trump emphasised that he never visited Epstein's private Island, which is notorious for the abuse of numerous females, including underaged girls. Meanwhile, Sean Diddy Combs was arrested in September on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. With Trump emerging victorious in the November 5 election, will he release the Diddy and Epstein lists? 'Diddy was arrested so that...' A day before the election results were announced, Donald Trump Jr suggested that Diddy had been arrested so that celebrities who were affiliated with him would endorse Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. “We’re seeing unprecedented amounts of pay-for-play again,” Trump Jr said on his podcast, Triggered, on November 4. “Again, none of this is organic. It’s a paid influencer operation. Know that. The celebrities who aren’t getting paid are getting probably paid in another way because they’re either on an Epstein list or a Diddy party list or both,” Trump Jr said. “We all saw that, how magically Diddy gets busted, and all of a sudden everyone’s endorsing the Democrat, just out of nowhere,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel hints at releasing releasing Epstein, Diddy lists

United States former president and Republican&nbsp;presidential&nbsp;nominee Donald Trump is facing fresh accusations of groping a former model in the presence of late sexual abuser&nbsp;Jeffrey Epstein in Trump Tower in 1993.&nbsp;

Stacey Williams was a professional model in the 1990s and had for the first time been introduced to Trump by Epstein at a Christmas party in 1992.

Williams claimed that she had casually dated Epstein for some months and had found that "he and Donald were really, really good friends and spent a lot of time together."

Speaking about the groping incident to The Guardian, Williams said that in 1993, Epstein took her to Trump Tower where she faced the alleged sexual misconduct.&nbsp;

The former model said that moments after she entered the Trump Tower, the former president pulled her towards him and began groping her. Williams said that Trump placed his hands “all over my breasts” along with her waist and her buttocks.&nbsp;

Williams said at that moment she froze as she was “deeply confused” and further alleged that she saw Trump and Epstein smiling at each other.

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Reacting to the allegations, press secretary for Donald Trump’s campaign Karoline Leavitt said, “These accusations, made by a former activist for Barack Obama and announced on a Harris campaign call two weeks before the election, are unequivocally false. It’s obvious this fake story was contrived by the Harris campaign.”

<h2>Felt like a piece of meat in a “twisted game”, says Williams&nbsp;</h2>

Williams said that after the alleged incident she immediately left the Trump Tower and felt angry towards Epstein.&nbsp;

“Jeffrey and I left and he didn’t look at me or speak to me and I felt this seething rage around me, and when we got down to the sidewalk, he looked at me and just berated me, and said: ‘Why did you let him do that?’” Williams said on the Zoom call.

“He made me feel so disgusting and I remember being so utterly confused,” she added, further saying that she felt she was part of a “twisted game”.

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“I felt shame and disgust and as we went our separate ways, I felt this sensation of revisiting it, while the hands were all over me. And I had this horrible pit in my stomach that it was somehow orchestrated. I felt like a piece of meat,” the former model said while speaking to the Guardian.

Later, Epstein was convicted of multiple sex offences and ended up taking his own life in prison&nbsp;in 2019.

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United States former president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is facing fresh accusations of groping a former model in the presence of late sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein in Trump Tower in 1993.

United States former president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is facing fresh accusations of groping a former model in the presence of late sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein in Trump Tower in 1993. Stacey Williams was a professional model in the 1990s and had for the first time been introduced to Trump by Epstein at a Christmas party in 1992. Williams claimed that she had casually dated Epstein for some months and had found that "he and Donald were really, really good friends and spent a lot of time together." Speaking about the groping incident to The Guardian, Williams said that in 1993, Epstein took her to Trump Tower where she faced the alleged sexual misconduct. The former model said that moments after she entered the Trump Tower, the former president pulled her towards him and began groping her. Williams said that Trump placed his hands “all over my breasts” along with her waist and her buttocks. Williams said at that moment she froze as she was “deeply confused” and further alleged that she saw Trump and Epstein smiling at each other. Also Read: US elections 2024: Biden calls for Trump to be jailed, quickly backtracks. 'Lock him up...' Reacting to the allegations, press secretary for Donald Trump’s campaign Karoline Leavitt said, “These accusations, made by a former activist for Barack Obama and announced on a Harris campaign call two weeks before the election, are unequivocally false. It’s obvious this fake story was contrived by the Harris campaign.” Felt like a piece of meat in a “twisted game”, says Williams Williams said that after the alleged incident she immediately left the Trump Tower and felt angry towards Epstein. “Jeffrey and I left and he didn’t look at me or speak to me and I felt this seething rage around me, and when we got down to the sidewalk, he looked at me and just berated me, and said: ‘Why did you let him do that?’” Williams said on the Zoom call. “He made me feel so disgusting and I remember being so utterly confused,” she added, further saying that she felt she was part of a “twisted game”. Watch: US Elections 2024: Trump Holds Lead Over Harris on Economic Issues: Poll “I felt shame and disgust and as we went our separate ways, I felt this sensation of revisiting it, while the hands were all over me. And I had this horrible pit in my stomach that it was somehow orchestrated. I felt like a piece of meat,” the former model said while speaking to the Guardian. Later, Epstein was convicted of multiple sex offences and ended up taking his own life in prison in 2019. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump accused of groping former model as Jeffrey Epstein watched the ‘twisted game’

A former model who says she met Donald Trump through the late sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein has accused the former president of groping and sexually touching her in an incident in Trump Tower in 1993.

US Election 2024: Former Model Accuses Donald Trump of Groping Her

Former United States President Donald Trump has promised that he will release fresh footage of UFOs and more documents on Jeffrey Epstein if he gets elected as the country's president for the second time.&nbsp;

The remarks were made by Trump in a new hour-long sensational interview with American podcaster Lex Fridman during which he spoke on various issues.&nbsp;

He briefly discussed the fascination of the US with UFOs&nbsp;- unidentified flying objects.&nbsp;

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Bringing up the topic of UFOs, Fridman in the interview said, "A lot of people are very interested in the footage of UFOs. The Pentagon has released a few videos and there's been anecdotal reports from fighter pilots. So a lot of people wanna know, will you help push the Pentagon to release more footage, which a lot of people claim is available."

In a quick response, Trump agreed to release more footage of the UFOs. "Oh yeah, sure, I'll do that. I would do that. I'd love to do that. I have to do that," he said.

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This is not the first time Trump has spoken about UFOs. He had mentioned them in another podcast with former YouTuber Logan Paul where he said that there "could be" life on other planets, although he wasn't "a believer".&nbsp;

When asked if he believed that unidentified anomalous phenomena UAPs or UFOs can make it possible for aliens to reach Earth, Trump said, "Am I a believer? No, I probably I can’t say I am. But I have met with people that are serious people that say there’s some really strange things that they see flying around out there."

<h2>Trump says facing pressure release files related to John F Kennedy</h2>

Trump said that he has been facing a lot of pressure to release the files related to former President John F Kennedy's&nbsp;assassination in&nbsp;1963.&nbsp;

"They also are pushing me on Kennedy. And I did release a lot, but I had people come to me and beg me not to do it. But I'll be doing that very early on. But I would do that,” Trump said.

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He said that he also wishes to release more documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

"I don't think I had... I mean, I'm not involved. I never went to his island, fortunately. But a lot of people did," said Trump.&nbsp;

"Now, Kennedy's interesting 'cause it's so many years ago. You know, they do that for danger too, because you know, endangers certain people, et cetera, et cetera. So Kennedy is very different from the Epstein thing. But yeah, I'd be inclined to do the Epstein. I'd have no problem with it,” he added.

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Former United States President Donald Trump has promised that he will release fresh footage of UFOs and more documents on Jeffrey Epstein if he gets elected as the country's president for the second time.

Former United States President Donald Trump has promised that he will release fresh footage of UFOs and more documents on Jeffrey Epstein if he gets elected as the country's president for the second time. The remarks were made by Trump in a new hour-long sensational interview with American podcaster Lex Fridman during which he spoke on various issues. He briefly discussed the fascination of the US with UFOs - unidentified flying objects. Also Read: US Judge blocks Donald Trump’s appeal to intervene in hush money conviction Bringing up the topic of UFOs, Fridman in the interview said, "A lot of people are very interested in the footage of UFOs. The Pentagon has released a few videos and there's been anecdotal reports from fighter pilots. So a lot of people wanna know, will you help push the Pentagon to release more footage, which a lot of people claim is available." In a quick response, Trump agreed to release more footage of the UFOs. "Oh yeah, sure, I'll do that. I would do that. I'd love to do that. I have to do that," he said. Lex Fridman: "Will you help push the Pentagon to release more [UFO] footage?" Trump: "Sure, I'll do that. I'd love to do that. I have to do that."@tomdelonge 👀 Trump added that he would release the rest of the JFK files "very early on." pic.twitter.com/djf0VmMP2L — Alana Mastrangelo (@ARmastrangelo) September 3, 2024 × This is not the first time Trump has spoken about UFOs. He had mentioned them in another podcast with former YouTuber Logan Paul where he said that there "could be" life on other planets, although he wasn't "a believer". When asked if he believed that unidentified anomalous phenomena UAPs or UFOs can make it possible for aliens to reach Earth, Trump said, "Am I a believer? No, I probably I can’t say I am. But I have met with people that are serious people that say there’s some really strange things that they see flying around out there." Trump says facing pressure release files related to John F Kennedy Trump said that he has been facing a lot of pressure to release the files related to former President John F Kennedy's assassination in 1963. "They also are pushing me on Kennedy. And I did release a lot, but I had people come to me and beg me not to do it. But I'll be doing that very early on. But I would do that,” Trump said. Watch: US: Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to revised indictment He said that he also wishes to release more documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "I don't think I had... I mean, I'm not involved. I never went to his island, fortunately. But a lot of people did," said Trump. "Now, Kennedy's interesting 'cause it's so many years ago. You know, they do that for danger too, because you know, endangers certain people, et cetera, et cetera. So Kennedy is very different from the Epstein thing. But yeah, I'd be inclined to do the Epstein. I'd have no problem with it,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump says will release 'new UFO footage, more Epstein files', if elected president again

An upcoming book which is coming out on August 13, is expected to spark controversy about Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft. Author Anupreeta Das claims Gates behaved inappropriately with several women, leading Microsoft to take steps to ensure young interns were not left alone with him, according to the New York Post.

The book describes Gates as someone who, despite his charitable reputation, consistently made unwanted advances and engaged in flirtatious behaviour with employees and interns.

The book alleges that Bill Gates “flirted with some of the interns at the Gates Foundation, putting them in the uncomfortable position of having to think about their career prospects while not wanting to be hit on by the boss."

A former Microsoft executive mentioned to the author that Mr. Gates did not “prey on” women or request sexual favours for career progression. “He's not Harvey Weinstein… I know of no real situation in which anyone got anything for sleeping with Bill.”

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Bill Gates’ spokesperson dismissed the allegations. “Relying almost exclusively on second- and third-hand hearsay and anonymous sources, the book includes highly sensationalized allegations and outright falsehoods that ignore the actual documented facts our office provided to the author on numerous occasions,” the spokesperson told the New York Post.

Apparently, these alleged behaviours had a significant effect on Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates' marriage.&nbsp;

According to the book, she became more and more concerned by her husband's actions, which prompted her to take preventative steps, including rearranging his security detail and limiting his access to personal contact information.&nbsp;

These problems continued to generate stress for the couple, and Gates' connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is one of the reasons for their divorce.

Gates and his representatives have strongly denied the charges, calling the book's claims sensationalized and unproven.&nbsp;

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An upcoming book which is coming out on August 13, is expected to spark controversy about Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft. Author Anupreeta Das claims Gates behaved inappropriately with several women, leading Microsoft to take steps to ensure young interns were not left alone with him, according to the New York Post.

An upcoming book which is coming out on August 13, is expected to spark controversy about Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft. Author Anupreeta Das claims Gates behaved inappropriately with several women, leading Microsoft to take steps to ensure young interns were not left alone with him, according to the New York Post. The book describes Gates as someone who, despite his charitable reputation, consistently made unwanted advances and engaged in flirtatious behaviour with employees and interns. The book alleges that Bill Gates “flirted with some of the interns at the Gates Foundation, putting them in the uncomfortable position of having to think about their career prospects while not wanting to be hit on by the boss." A former Microsoft executive mentioned to the author that Mr. Gates did not “prey on” women or request sexual favours for career progression. “He's not Harvey Weinstein… I know of no real situation in which anyone got anything for sleeping with Bill.” Also read: Tech giants Google, Netflix, OpenAI to organise high-stakes fundraiser for Kamala Harris: Report Bill Gates’ spokesperson dismissed the allegations. “Relying almost exclusively on second- and third-hand hearsay and anonymous sources, the book includes highly sensationalized allegations and outright falsehoods that ignore the actual documented facts our office provided to the author on numerous occasions,” the spokesperson told the New York Post. Apparently, these alleged behaviours had a significant effect on Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates' marriage. According to the book, she became more and more concerned by her husband's actions, which prompted her to take preventative steps, including rearranging his security detail and limiting his access to personal contact information. These problems continued to generate stress for the couple, and Gates' connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is one of the reasons for their divorce. Gates and his representatives have strongly denied the charges, calling the book's claims sensationalized and unproven. (With inputs from agencies)

New book claims Microsoft ensured young interns were not alone with Bill Gates: Here’s why

A court in the US state of Florida has ordered the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's case, in a surprise move that will shed light on &nbsp;the macabre crimes of late sex offender, including payments to minors.

The documents including grand jury material - some of them graphic- run into around 200 pages and relates to one of the first cases against the financier-sex trafficker.

It has first-hand victim accounts specifics about payments to underage girls, in several cases to buy their silence.

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Epstein escaped from being charged of sex trafficking and rape in that case after pleading guilty to a less serious charge, only to continue with his crimes, until eventually being caught in 2018.

"Details in the record will be outrageous to decent people," wrote Circuit Judge Luis Delgado on Monday (July 1) while ordering the release of the documents from 16 years ago. He described Epstein "the most infamous pedophile in American history."

The documents include victim accounts and how underage girls were paid off by Epstein, who died in a prison cell in New York in 2019 while awaiting trial.

<h2>Who was Jeffrey Epstein?</h2>

Epstein was a New York-based financier with links to prominent politicians and business bigwigs, and even British royalty.

He was arrested in 2018 after strong media coverage of his crimes. Multiple survivors of his years of sexual abuse came forth and sued him, years after he escaped the wrath of law in 2008 in Florida.

Eventually he was arrested, only to be found dead in prison even as stories, documentaries and leaked records of his crimes continued to tumble out of the closet.

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Subject of a Netflix documentary Filthy Rich, Epstein's crimes haunted his associates in years since his death, mainly his former associate and rumoured girlfriend, the British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell.

Maxwell, after months of hiding, was eventually detained in the US and is currently serving a 20-year jail sentence for helping Epstein carry out his sex trafficking crimes.

<h2>Epstein's modus operandi</h2>

In houses across the US and abroad, Epstein essentially ran a prostitution network that included several underage girls. He violated federal laws by moving the women and girls across state borders to present to his clients.

Maxwell and other enablers lured the victims through 'massage services' for him, which many of the girls - several from troubled households- entered into for a quick buck, but eventually got dragged into a network of prostitution.

Epstein also entertained big politicians and business tycoons and even a British prince, flying them in private jets to his mansion in Little Saint James, a small private island in the US Virgin Islands. During his ownership of the place from 1998 till his death in 2019, it was known as 'Epstein Island' and later became notorious as 'paedophile island.'

Current US presidential contender Donald Trump, former president Bill Clinton, Britain's Prince Andrew, and tech tycoon Bill Gates were associated with Epstein at different points in time, though their direct involvement in his criminal past has not been proven beyond doubt.

<h2>Not the first tranche of documents &nbsp;</h2>

This is not the first time that court documents related to Epstein cases were released. Highly redacted tranche of documents had been released since 2019, including those related to case filed by Virginia Guiffre.

Guiffre was one of the most prominent accusers of Epstein, who galvanised a network of survivors and won the cases against him.

(With inputs from agencies)

A court in the US state of Florida has ordered the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's case, in a surprise move that will shed light on the macabre crimes of late sex offender, including payments to minors.

A court in the US state of Florida has ordered the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's case, in a surprise move that will shed light on the macabre crimes of late sex offender, including payments to minors. The documents including grand jury material - some of them graphic- run into around 200 pages and relates to one of the first cases against the financier-sex trafficker. It has first-hand victim accounts specifics about payments to underage girls, in several cases to buy their silence. Also read: Jeffrey Epstein scandal continues 'beyond the grave'. Epstein escaped from being charged of sex trafficking and rape in that case after pleading guilty to a less serious charge, only to continue with his crimes, until eventually being caught in 2018. "Details in the record will be outrageous to decent people," wrote Circuit Judge Luis Delgado on Monday (July 1) while ordering the release of the documents from 16 years ago. He described Epstein "the most infamous pedophile in American history." The documents include victim accounts and how underage girls were paid off by Epstein, who died in a prison cell in New York in 2019 while awaiting trial. Who was Jeffrey Epstein? Epstein was a New York-based financier with links to prominent politicians and business bigwigs, and even British royalty. He was arrested in 2018 after strong media coverage of his crimes. Multiple survivors of his years of sexual abuse came forth and sued him, years after he escaped the wrath of law in 2008 in Florida. Eventually he was arrested, only to be found dead in prison even as stories, documentaries and leaked records of his crimes continued to tumble out of the closet. Also read: Explained: Murky story of Epstein's 'paedophile island' Subject of a Netflix documentary Filthy Rich, Epstein's crimes haunted his associates in years since his death, mainly his former associate and rumoured girlfriend, the British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell, after months of hiding, was eventually detained in the US and is currently serving a 20-year jail sentence for helping Epstein carry out his sex trafficking crimes. Epstein's modus operandi In houses across the US and abroad, Epstein essentially ran a prostitution network that included several underage girls. He violated federal laws by moving the women and girls across state borders to present to his clients. Maxwell and other enablers lured the victims through 'massage services' for him, which many of the girls - several from troubled households- entered into for a quick buck, but eventually got dragged into a network of prostitution. Epstein also entertained big politicians and business tycoons and even a British prince, flying them in private jets to his mansion in Little Saint James, a small private island in the US Virgin Islands. During his ownership of the place from 1998 till his death in 2019, it was known as 'Epstein Island' and later became notorious as 'paedophile island.' Current US presidential contender Donald Trump, former president Bill Clinton, Britain's Prince Andrew, and tech tycoon Bill Gates were associated with Epstein at different points in time, though their direct involvement in his criminal past has not been proven beyond doubt. Not the first tranche of documents This is not the first time that court documents related to Epstein cases were released. Highly redacted tranche of documents had been released since 2019, including those related to case filed by Virginia Guiffre. Guiffre was one of the most prominent accusers of Epstein, who galvanised a network of survivors and won the cases against him. (With inputs from agencies)

Jeffrey Epstein documents: Court orders release of material related to pedophile's case

A dozen victims of disgraced financier Jeffrey&nbsp;Epstein&nbsp;sued the FBI on Wednesday, accusing the agency of failing to adequately investigate allegations against the accused sex offender.

The twelve complainants, all anonymized in court documents as "Jane Does", claim that the United States' leading national law enforcement agency "failed to adequately investigate the abuse" and ignored&nbsp;Epstein's sexual interest in underage girls.

"For over two decades, the Federal Bureau of Investigation permitted Jeffrey&nbsp;Epstein&nbsp;to sex traffic and sexually abuse scores of children and young women by failing to do the job the American people expected of it," according to the lawsuit filed in a New York federal court.

"As a result of the continued failures of the FBI, Jane Does 1-12 bring this lawsuit to get to the bottom -- once and for all -- of the FBI's role in&nbsp;Epstein's criminal sex trafficking ring."

They are seeking an unspecified amount of compensation and damages.

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The lawsuit follows the unsealing last month of court documents containing the identities of people linked to&nbsp;Epstein&nbsp;and his lover Ghislaine Maxwell.

Notably included in the unsealed documents, which contained almost 1,000 pages of depositions and statements, were former US presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, who have not been accused of any wrongdoing in the case.

The disclosure was part of a defamation proceeding between Maxwell, sentenced in 2022 to 20 years in prison, and a plaintiff against the duo, Virginia Giuffre.

Maxwell and&nbsp;Epstein&nbsp;were a couple in the early 1990s before becoming professional collaborators and accomplices in sex crimes for almost three decades.

Epstein, a financier with a powerful network in the United States and abroad, was accused of raping young girls, but his suicide by hanging in a New York prison in August 2019 halted his prosecution.

Also watch |&nbsp;Who was Jeffrey Epstein? Where did he source his $580 mn fortune?

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The suit goes on to claim that between 1996 and 2006, the FBI continued to receive reports, complaints and tips concerning the illegal sex trafficking of women and underage minors, sex abuse and human rights violations committed by&nbsp;Epstein&nbsp;and his associates.&nbsp;

"In March of 2005, the FBI was alerted by the Palm Beach Police Department of child prostitution. In fact, there was a 14-year-old girl who was solicited to&nbsp;Epstein's mansion for sex," it reads.

The agency, the suit claims, didn't open an investigation until a year later.

"The gross negligence committed by the FBI resulted in the continued sexual abuse of Jane Does 1-12 at the hands of Jeffrey&nbsp;Epstein."

A dozen victims of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein sued the FBI on Wednesday, accusing the agency of failing to adequately investigate allegations against the accused sex offender.

A dozen victims of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein sued the FBI on Wednesday, accusing the agency of failing to adequately investigate allegations against the accused sex offender. The twelve complainants, all anonymized in court documents as "Jane Does", claim that the United States' leading national law enforcement agency "failed to adequately investigate the abuse" and ignored Epstein's sexual interest in underage girls. "For over two decades, the Federal Bureau of Investigation permitted Jeffrey Epstein to sex traffic and sexually abuse scores of children and young women by failing to do the job the American people expected of it," according to the lawsuit filed in a New York federal court. "As a result of the continued failures of the FBI, Jane Does 1-12 bring this lawsuit to get to the bottom -- once and for all -- of the FBI's role in Epstein's criminal sex trafficking ring." They are seeking an unspecified amount of compensation and damages. Also read | Epstein files: Billionaire had ‘sex tapes’ of Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton and Trump, claimed witness The lawsuit follows the unsealing last month of court documents containing the identities of people linked to Epstein and his lover Ghislaine Maxwell. Notably included in the unsealed documents, which contained almost 1,000 pages of depositions and statements, were former US presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, who have not been accused of any wrongdoing in the case. The disclosure was part of a defamation proceeding between Maxwell, sentenced in 2022 to 20 years in prison, and a plaintiff against the duo, Virginia Giuffre. Maxwell and Epstein were a couple in the early 1990s before becoming professional collaborators and accomplices in sex crimes for almost three decades. Epstein, a financier with a powerful network in the United States and abroad, was accused of raping young girls, but his suicide by hanging in a New York prison in August 2019 halted his prosecution. Also watch | Who was Jeffrey Epstein? Where did he source his $580 mn fortune? × The suit goes on to claim that between 1996 and 2006, the FBI continued to receive reports, complaints and tips concerning the illegal sex trafficking of women and underage minors, sex abuse and human rights violations committed by Epstein and his associates. "In March of 2005, the FBI was alerted by the Palm Beach Police Department of child prostitution. In fact, there was a 14-year-old girl who was solicited to Epstein's mansion for sex," it reads. The agency, the suit claims, didn't open an investigation until a year later. "The gross negligence committed by the FBI resulted in the continued sexual abuse of Jane Does 1-12 at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein."

Sex abuse victims sue FBI for Jeffrey Epstein probe failings

The newly released court documents have revealed a lot about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, his life, and his connection with high-profile people from different sectors of the society. A recently released court paper has revealed a connection between Ruslana Korshunova, a well-known top model who took her life in 2008 at the age of 20 with Epstein.

Ruslana took her life in 2008 by jumping from the 9th floor of her Wall Street apartment. The young fashion model took her life just two years after she flown with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in his private jet known as Lolita Express to his private island. 
 
Her visit to the island was confirmed after her name was found in Epstein's flight records. The sex offender Epstein, his bodyguard, Igor Zinoviev, and a chef, Lance Calloway, were onboard with her on a flight.

Virginia Giuffre, one of the most outspoken victims, filed a lawsuit claiming that Jeffrey and Britain's Prince Andrew sexually assaulted her. She was asked about Ruslana Korshunova and whether she knew her or not. 
 
“I think it’s a long shot you would recognize her, but read the article I attached and then look at the pictures and see if you recognize her,” attorney Brad Edwards wrote back then. 
 
“I am sorry to hear the news of Ruslana, and my condolences are with her family and friends. I can say that&nbsp;I have never had any meetings with her, sorry not to be of any help there.”

Korshunova visited Epstein’s island just a few months before the sex offender was arrested in 2006 and later, he was convicted of assaulting underage girls. 
 
In her short life, Korshunova achieved a lot in her modelling career and made a name in the fashion industry. She became the face of Vogue magazine and brands like Nina Ricci perfume, Vera Wang, and others. 
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The newly released court documents have revealed a lot about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, his life, and his connection with high-profile people from different sectors of the society.

The newly released court documents have revealed a lot about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, his life, and his connection with high-profile people from different sectors of the society. A recently released court paper has revealed a connection between Ruslana Korshunova, a well-known top model who took her life in 2008 at the age of 20 with Epstein. Ruslana took her life in 2008 by jumping from the 9th floor of her Wall Street apartment. The young fashion model took her life just two years after she flown with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in his private jet known as Lolita Express to his private island. Her visit to the island was confirmed after her name was found in Epstein's flight records. The sex offender Epstein, his bodyguard, Igor Zinoviev, and a chef, Lance Calloway, were onboard with her on a flight. Virginia Giuffre, one of the most outspoken victims, filed a lawsuit claiming that Jeffrey and Britain's Prince Andrew sexually assaulted her. She was asked about Ruslana Korshunova and whether she knew her or not. “I think it’s a long shot you would recognize her, but read the article I attached and then look at the pictures and see if you recognize her,” attorney Brad Edwards wrote back then. “I am sorry to hear the news of Ruslana, and my condolences are with her family and friends. I can say that I have never had any meetings with her, sorry not to be of any help there.” Korshunova visited Epstein’s island just a few months before the sex offender was arrested in 2006 and later, he was convicted of assaulting underage girls. In her short life, Korshunova achieved a lot in her modelling career and made a name in the fashion industry. She became the face of Vogue magazine and brands like Nina Ricci perfume, Vera Wang, and others.

Ruslana Korshunova, a 20-year-old model who died by suicide after visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s island

A US court has begun releasing a list of clients or co-conspirators of Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Epstein socialised with Wall Street Titans royalty and celebrities and later pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor in 2008.

US judge begins to unseal Epstein's contacts, more than 150 names to be revealed | WION World DNA

Former United States president and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump lashed out at Democrats and actor Mark Ruffalo amid backlash following allegations that he was on the plane of the convicted sex offender and late financier Jeffrey Epstein.&nbsp;

<h2>Trump lashes out</h2>

The former president took to his social media platform ‘Truth Social’, on Wednesday (Jan 10) and criticised actor Mark Ruffalo after he unknowingly shared AI-generated images showing the former president on the plane of the disgraced sex offender.&nbsp;

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“Gross. #MAGA wants to paint everyone on those flights as pedophiles except the one guy who smiles in a group of young girls all headed to Epstein’s ‘Fantasy Island’ with him. My bet is there are some decent Republicans left in America that may think this is going too far,” said Ruffalo, in a post on X along with the fake images.&nbsp;

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Gross. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MAGA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MAGA</a> wants to paint everyone on those flights as pedophiles except the one guy who smiles in a group of young girls all headed to Epstein’s “Fantasy Island” with him. My bet is there are some decent republicans left in America that may think this is going too far. <a href="https://t.co/e0IWT1lnCZ">https://t.co/e0IWT1lnCZ</a>
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The actor, best known for playing Bruce Banner or the Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), later backtracked and issued an apology while also taking a swipe at Elon Musk.&nbsp;

“Sorry Folks. Apparently these images are AI fakes. The fact Trump was on Epstein’s plane and what Epstein was up to is not. Be careful. Elon’s X and his allowing so much disinformation here is driving the value of his app down by 55%.”

The images that the Hollywood actor shared were posted by an X user claiming that they were pictures of Trump&nbsp;who took two separate flights to Epstein’s “paedophile island,” but they turned out to be AI-generated.&nbsp;

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Trump lashed out at the actor and the&nbsp;Democrats over the incident saying, “This is what the Democrats do to their Republican Opponent, who is leading them, by a lot, in the Polls. This is A.I., and it is very dangerous for our Country! Also, I was never on Epstein’s Plane, or at his ‘stupid’ Island. Strong Laws ought to be developed against A.I. It will be a big and very dangerous problem in the future!”

<h2>Allegations against Trump</h2>

Earlier this month, previously sealed court documents related to Epstein’s decades of sexual abuse were released disclosing details about the case against him. The documents contained the names of prominent figures who reportedly were once connected to Epstein, including Trump.&nbsp;

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Sarah Ransome, one of the witnesses in the Epstein case claimed that former US president Trump “had sexual relations with [her friend] at Jeffrey’s NY mansion on regular occasions”.

In one of the email extracts, Ransome, aiming at Hillary Clinton, is reported to have said, "I will make sure that neither that evil b***h Hillary or that paedophile Trump gets elected.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Former United States president and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump lashed out at Democrats and actor Mark Ruffalo amid backlash following allegations that he was on the plane of the convicted sex offender and late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Former United States president and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump lashed out at Democrats and actor Mark Ruffalo amid backlash following allegations that he was on the plane of the convicted sex offender and late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Trump lashes out The former president took to his social media platform ‘Truth Social’, on Wednesday (Jan 10) and criticised actor Mark Ruffalo after he unknowingly shared AI-generated images showing the former president on the plane of the disgraced sex offender. ALSO READ | Epstein files: Billionaire had ‘sex tapes’ of Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton and Trump, claimed witness “Gross. #MAGA wants to paint everyone on those flights as pedophiles except the one guy who smiles in a group of young girls all headed to Epstein’s ‘Fantasy Island’ with him. My bet is there are some decent Republicans left in America that may think this is going too far,” said Ruffalo, in a post on X along with the fake images. Gross. #MAGA wants to paint everyone on those flights as pedophiles except the one guy who smiles in a group of young girls all headed to Epstein’s “Fantasy Island” with him. My bet is there are some decent republicans left in America that may think this is going too far. https://t.co/e0IWT1lnCZ — Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 5, 2024 × The actor, best known for playing Bruce Banner or the Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), later backtracked and issued an apology while also taking a swipe at Elon Musk. “Sorry Folks. Apparently these images are AI fakes. The fact Trump was on Epstein’s plane and what Epstein was up to is not. Be careful. Elon’s X and his allowing so much disinformation here is driving the value of his app down by 55%.” The images that the Hollywood actor shared were posted by an X user claiming that they were pictures of Trump who took two separate flights to Epstein’s “paedophile island,” but they turned out to be AI-generated. ALSO WATCH | More court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein unsealed Trump lashed out at the actor and the Democrats over the incident saying, “This is what the Democrats do to their Republican Opponent, who is leading them, by a lot, in the Polls. This is A.I., and it is very dangerous for our Country! Also, I was never on Epstein’s Plane, or at his ‘stupid’ Island. Strong Laws ought to be developed against A.I. It will be a big and very dangerous problem in the future!” Allegations against Trump Earlier this month, previously sealed court documents related to Epstein’s decades of sexual abuse were released disclosing details about the case against him. The documents contained the names of prominent figures who reportedly were once connected to Epstein, including Trump. ALSO READ | Jeffrey Epstein papers: Underage girls were recruited to be exploited 'for massages' Sarah Ransome, one of the witnesses in the Epstein case claimed that former US president Trump “had sexual relations with [her friend] at Jeffrey’s NY mansion on regular occasions”. In one of the email extracts, Ransome, aiming at Hillary Clinton, is reported to have said, "I will make sure that neither that evil b***h Hillary or that paedophile Trump gets elected.” (With inputs from agencies)

Jeffrey Epstein files: Trump lashes out at actor Mark Ruffalo, says was ‘never on stupid island’

The last batch of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released on Tuesday (Jan 9). It's the fourth release of records related to the survivor Virginia Giuffre's case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the late financier's former girlfriend.

<h2>Who all were accused to be the traffickers?</h2>

The final set of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents revealed the plaintiff had accused Bill Richardson, Marvin Minsky and Les Wexner of sex trafficking her in a 2016 deposition.

The lawsuit, filed in 2015, was settled in 2017. Maxwell has since been jailed for 20 years for helping Epstein abuse young girls. Maxwell is appealing against her conviction.

These documents, unsealed as part of a court ruling, showed that Epstein paid&nbsp;Virginia Giuffre&nbsp;$15,000 to have sex with Britain's Prince Andrew in 2011.&nbsp;

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Prince Andrew has repeatedly denied they had sex.&nbsp;

Giuffre was also directed to have sex with another prince, the unnamed owner of a large hotel chain and a billionaire hedge fund manager Glenn Dubin, according to a transcript cited in the released documents.&nbsp;

Former US presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump were also mentioned in unsealed depositions by Maxwell and an Epstein accuser, Johanna Sjoberg.

Sjoberg said that Maxwell recruited her as a massage therapist while she attended Palm Beach Atlantic College in 2001.&nbsp;

Neither of the former US presidents is accused of wrongdoing in the depositions.

<h2>Did Epstein make sex tapes?</h2>

The filings also show that one accuser Sarah Ransome claimed to have seen sex tapes filmed by the disgraced financier.

She later said that she wanted to retract the allegations.

In one undated email from the released files included as evidence, Ransome says: "When my friend had sexual intercourse with Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Richard Branson, sex tapes were filmed on each separate occasion by Jeffery [sic]."

Three other tranches of long-sealed Epstein court files were released last week. They, however, contained few details that weren't previously known.

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Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor in 2008 and allegedly killed himself in 2019 while awaiting trial over sex trafficking charges.

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The last batch of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released on Tuesday (Jan 9). It's the fourth release of records related to the survivor Virginia Giuffre's case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the late financier's former girlfriend.

The last batch of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released on Tuesday (Jan 9). It's the fourth release of records related to the survivor Virginia Giuffre's case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the late financier's former girlfriend. Who all were accused to be the traffickers? The final set of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents revealed the plaintiff had accused Bill Richardson, Marvin Minsky and Les Wexner of sex trafficking her in a 2016 deposition. The lawsuit, filed in 2015, was settled in 2017. Maxwell has since been jailed for 20 years for helping Epstein abuse young girls. Maxwell is appealing against her conviction. These documents, unsealed as part of a court ruling, showed that Epstein paid Virginia Giuffre $15,000 to have sex with Britain's Prince Andrew in 2011. Also read | Jeffrey Epstein's court files unsealed, Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew emerge as big names Prince Andrew has repeatedly denied they had sex. Giuffre was also directed to have sex with another prince, the unnamed owner of a large hotel chain and a billionaire hedge fund manager Glenn Dubin, according to a transcript cited in the released documents. Former US presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump were also mentioned in unsealed depositions by Maxwell and an Epstein accuser, Johanna Sjoberg. Sjoberg said that Maxwell recruited her as a massage therapist while she attended Palm Beach Atlantic College in 2001. Neither of the former US presidents is accused of wrongdoing in the depositions. Did Epstein make sex tapes? The filings also show that one accuser Sarah Ransome claimed to have seen sex tapes filmed by the disgraced financier. She later said that she wanted to retract the allegations. In one undated email from the released files included as evidence, Ransome says: "When my friend had sexual intercourse with Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Richard Branson, sex tapes were filmed on each separate occasion by Jeffery [sic]." Three other tranches of long-sealed Epstein court files were released last week. They, however, contained few details that weren't previously known. Also watch | More court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein unsealed × Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor in 2008 and allegedly killed himself in 2019 while awaiting trial over sex trafficking charges. (With inputs from agencies)

Epstein papers: Virginia Giuffre claims she was paid $15,000 to have sex with Prince Andrew

A new batch of court documents from a lawsuit related to convicted sex offender and late financier Jeffrey Epstein were released on Monday (Jan 8), which included 17 documents.

The documents are part of a defamation case that Virginia Giuffre, an alleged Epstein victim, filed against his longtime partner, Ghislaine Maxwell,&nbsp;that the two settled in the year 2017. Epstein reportedly committed suicide in a Manhattan prison while awaiting trial for federal charges of sex trafficking.

The court documents unsealed on Monday include pictures that were produced by Sarah Ransome, who sued Epstein, Maxwell, and other suspected co-conspirators in the year 2017 under the alias "Jane Doe 43", as per ABC News reports &nbsp;

Ransome also appeared as a witness in the Giuffre case.&nbsp;

After being questioned, she produced numerous pictures of herself, Maxwell, Epstein, and other young women on Epstein's exclusive island.

As per another unsealed filing, Ransome testified that some of the photos were shot and handed over to her by Epstein's partner and French model scout Jean Luc Brunel.

Earlier, the second batch of unsealed documents, which was released last week, mainly focused on how teen girls were recruited in his Florida home.

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Some of the depositions which were released Thursday (Jan 4) stressed how the teen girls were convinced to go to Epstein's home as well as bring their friends if they wished for an additional payment.

<h2>'Jeffrey took off my clothes,' woman recalls ordeal</h2>

A woman, whose name has been redacted and was 16 or 17 when she met Epstein, said that she had no experience of giving a massage and had not expected that the visit would involve sexual activity.&nbsp;

“Jeffrey took my clothes off without my consent the first time I met him,” as per a transcript of the statement submitted by a woman. &nbsp;

In 2016, former Palm Beach police Detective&nbsp;Joseph Recarey said that Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving 20 years imprisonment, was involved in recruiting girls to give massages and work at Epstein’s home.

Recarey had claimed to have interviewed nearly 33 women, as per a transcript. Most of the girls recruited at Epstein’s home were younger than 18, he said. He added that only two girls were older and had massage experience.

"Each of the victims that went to the home was asked to bring their friends to the home. Some complied and some didn’t," Recarey, who is now no more, stated.&nbsp;

The first batch of court papers&nbsp;mostly had names of people who had already been disclosed in other media outlets as well as court proceedings. Maxwell has been in federal prison after being convicted of sex trafficking in 2021. “She has consistently and vehemently maintained her innocence,” according to Maxwell’s lawyers.

(With inputs from agencies)

A new batch of court documents from a lawsuit related to convicted sex offender and late financier Jeffrey Epstein were released on Monday (Jan 8), which included 17 documents.

A new batch of court documents from a lawsuit related to convicted sex offender and late financier Jeffrey Epstein were released on Monday (Jan 8), which included 17 documents. The documents are part of a defamation case that Virginia Giuffre, an alleged Epstein victim, filed against his longtime partner, Ghislaine Maxwell, that the two settled in the year 2017. Epstein reportedly committed suicide in a Manhattan prison while awaiting trial for federal charges of sex trafficking. The court documents unsealed on Monday include pictures that were produced by Sarah Ransome, who sued Epstein, Maxwell, and other suspected co-conspirators in the year 2017 under the alias "Jane Doe 43", as per ABC News reports Ransome also appeared as a witness in the Giuffre case. After being questioned, she produced numerous pictures of herself, Maxwell, Epstein, and other young women on Epstein's exclusive island. As per another unsealed filing, Ransome testified that some of the photos were shot and handed over to her by Epstein's partner and French model scout Jean Luc Brunel. Earlier, the second batch of unsealed documents, which was released last week, mainly focused on how teen girls were recruited in his Florida home. Also read: Court filings say Jeffrey Epstein invoked right to silence 600 times Some of the depositions which were released Thursday (Jan 4) stressed how the teen girls were convinced to go to Epstein's home as well as bring their friends if they wished for an additional payment. 'Jeffrey took off my clothes,' woman recalls ordeal A woman, whose name has been redacted and was 16 or 17 when she met Epstein, said that she had no experience of giving a massage and had not expected that the visit would involve sexual activity. “Jeffrey took my clothes off without my consent the first time I met him,” as per a transcript of the statement submitted by a woman. In 2016, former Palm Beach police Detective Joseph Recarey said that Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving 20 years imprisonment, was involved in recruiting girls to give massages and work at Epstein’s home. Recarey had claimed to have interviewed nearly 33 women, as per a transcript. Most of the girls recruited at Epstein’s home were younger than 18, he said. He added that only two girls were older and had massage experience. "Each of the victims that went to the home was asked to bring their friends to the home. Some complied and some didn’t," Recarey, who is now no more, stated. The first batch of court papers mostly had names of people who had already been disclosed in other media outlets as well as court proceedings. Maxwell has been in federal prison after being convicted of sex trafficking in 2021. “She has consistently and vehemently maintained her innocence,” according to Maxwell’s lawyers. (With inputs from agencies)

Jeffrey Epstein papers: New batch of court documents released includes photos of young girls

The late financier Jeffrey Epstein invoked his constitutional right against incriminating himself about 600 times in testimony for a lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual abuse.

Epstein’s refusal to answer questions in Giuffre’s lawsuit against his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell was disclosed in a filing on Friday in Manhattan federal court, as part of a trove of documents being unsealed this month from the civil defamation case, which settled in 2017.

The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives people the right not to incriminate themselves.

In the September 2016 filing, Giuffre’s lawyers said Epstein routinely answered “Fifth” in a deposition that month to about 500 substantive questions they posed, and 100 substantive questions that Maxwell’s lawyers posed.

Giuffre’s lawyers said Epstein’s refusal to answer extended to questions that posed no real risk of incriminating him, including whether he knew Maxwell, had in 2008 pleaded guilty in open court to a prostitution charge and was healthy enough to testify.

The questions also included at least three about Epstein’s relationship with former U.S. President Bill Clinton.

Lawyers for Epstein said in a subsequent filing, also released on Friday, that their client would have invoked the Fifth Amendment if called upon to testify at trial.

They cited among other reasons the “burdens” he would face, and the expected “media circus generated by Mr. Epstein’s personal appearance.”

Epstein killed himself in a Manhattan jail cell in August 2019 at age 66 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

Several other people accused of aiding in his sexual abuses also invoked their rights against self-incrimination in various litigation related to him, Friday’s unsealed filings show.

More than 180 documents including depositions, legal briefs and email chains from Giuffre’s lawsuit have been released since Wednesday, under an order last month from U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska in Manhattan, who oversaw the case.

The documents name many of Epstein’s victims, who were paid to give him and others massages in exchange for money.

Others named included people who worked with the financier, and a handful of celebrities and politicians linked to him.

In addition to Clinton, prominent people named in the documents include actor Kevin Spacey, magician David Copperfield and business executive Leslie Wexner. None was accused in the documents of wrongdoing.

Several documents discussed the alleged activities of Britain’s Prince Andrew, who Giuffre sued and accused of abusing her more than two decades ago when she was 17.

Andrew has denied Giuffre’s accusations, but settled her case for a reported 12 million pounds ($15 million) in 2022.

Maxwell is appealing her December 2021 conviction and 20-year prison sentence for aiding in Epstein’s sexual abuses. A federal appeals court in Manhattan may review her case as soon as March.

The late financier Jeffrey Epstein invoked his constitutional right against incriminating himself about 600 times in testimony for a lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual abuse.

The late financier Jeffrey Epstein invoked his constitutional right against incriminating himself about 600 times in testimony for a lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual abuse. Epstein’s refusal to answer questions in Giuffre’s lawsuit against his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell was disclosed in a filing on Friday in Manhattan federal court, as part of a trove of documents being unsealed this month from the civil defamation case, which settled in 2017. The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives people the right not to incriminate themselves. In the September 2016 filing, Giuffre’s lawyers said Epstein routinely answered “Fifth” in a deposition that month to about 500 substantive questions they posed, and 100 substantive questions that Maxwell’s lawyers posed. Giuffre’s lawyers said Epstein’s refusal to answer extended to questions that posed no real risk of incriminating him, including whether he knew Maxwell, had in 2008 pleaded guilty in open court to a prostitution charge and was healthy enough to testify. The questions also included at least three about Epstein’s relationship with former U.S. President Bill Clinton. Lawyers for Epstein said in a subsequent filing, also released on Friday, that their client would have invoked the Fifth Amendment if called upon to testify at trial. They cited among other reasons the “burdens” he would face, and the expected “media circus generated by Mr. Epstein’s personal appearance.” Epstein killed himself in a Manhattan jail cell in August 2019 at age 66 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Several other people accused of aiding in his sexual abuses also invoked their rights against self-incrimination in various litigation related to him, Friday’s unsealed filings show. More than 180 documents including depositions, legal briefs and email chains from Giuffre’s lawsuit have been released since Wednesday, under an order last month from U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska in Manhattan, who oversaw the case. The documents name many of Epstein’s victims, who were paid to give him and others massages in exchange for money. Others named included people who worked with the financier, and a handful of celebrities and politicians linked to him. In addition to Clinton, prominent people named in the documents include actor Kevin Spacey, magician David Copperfield and business executive Leslie Wexner. None was accused in the documents of wrongdoing. Several documents discussed the alleged activities of Britain’s Prince Andrew, who Giuffre sued and accused of abusing her more than two decades ago when she was 17. Andrew has denied Giuffre’s accusations, but settled her case for a reported 12 million pounds ($15 million) in 2022. Maxwell is appealing her December 2021 conviction and 20-year prison sentence for aiding in Epstein’s sexual abuses. A federal appeals court in Manhattan may review her case as soon as March.

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