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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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18. New documents reveal the breadth of Jeffrey Epstein's orbit
Fri Jan 30, 2026, 08:10 PM
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The Justice Department’s Friday release of its investigative materials related to Jeffrey Epstein is packed with details about his ties to the most powerful figures in politics, tech and global affairs.

The documents shed new light on the depth of his relationships between the convicted sex offender and figures such as Steve Bannon, Elon Musk and world leaders. In particular, the files contain extensive exchanges with Bannon as he mounted a political influence campaign across Europe, and numerous overtures — the unrequited kind — to Musk.

And the documents add new heft to earlier indications that Epstein wielded extraordinary influence for years — even as investigations into his trafficking of young girls had ramped up.

Documents previously released by the Justice Department show that Epstein, who died in jail in 2019, advised and cultivated ties with prominent leaders in Europe, including Russian government officials. He dined with Hollywood elites, CEOs and government officials, often inviting them to his homes and infamous island. And he used a network of relationships with prominent Washington figures to influence the Trump White House as well.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/docs-show-jeffrey-epstein-vast-233014858.html

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"Just fun as the agenda"...ugh. sheshe2 Friday #1
Except, no minor victims have claimed any of their abuse happened after Epstein went to jail in 2008, and this is 2012 AZJonnie Friday #3
There are reports that he was visited by girls while in prison, and Julie K. Brown, who Scrivener7 Friday #7
No victim has publicly stated, testified, etc, that Epstein abused her, as a minor, *after* his June 2008 sentencing. AZJonnie Friday #12
Yes, they have... Trueblue Texan Friday #15
I really, really HATE that this will sound like I'm somehow defending this fuckhead Epstein AZJonnie Friday #20
I doesn't just sound like it bro Blues Heron Saturday #28
All I'm arguing is what I've researched as to the timing of events that we know of AZJonnie Saturday #29
So far, so true.... reACTIONary Friday #9
Many of Epstein's "girls" were foreign-born, especially after his 2008 conviction FakeNoose Friday #13
I'm just saying Trump's never going to release anything plainly incriminating (well, maybe against a Democrat) AZJonnie Friday #19
Did you read the latest releases? travelingthrulife Saturday #24
Chump doesn't care if it incriminates Epstein FakeNoose Saturday #27
That's my take as well, thanks AZJonnie Saturday #30
Deport his slimy azz! Jilly_in_VA Friday #2
This was a cabal Bluetus Friday #4
The sex with minors was also a way to control the stupid rich men. erronis Friday #5
Unquestionably Bluetus Friday #10
And isn't the 2013 date of the meeting between Epstein and Musk long after the date when Trump said ....... Botany Friday #22
It's working well, isn't it? travelingthrulife Saturday #25
Since he is someone with absolutely no moral sensibility whatsoever milestogo Friday #6
They have emails and it's looking like Elmo.... OGBuzz Friday #14
He can join Donny spending the rest of their miserable lives in jail for all I care Blue Owl Friday #8
As long as we seize his assets to pay for the damage he has caused. travelingthrulife Saturday #26
It appears our country popsdenver Friday #11
Every MAGA accusation is a confession. OGBuzz Friday #17
Several pictures on the internet show him with Ghislane Maxwell Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Friday #16
New documents reveal the breadth of Jeffrey Epstein's orbit Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Friday #18
I knew when Elon called that rescuer a "pedo guy," he was projecting. SunSeeker Friday #21
Colour me sooooo NOT surprised. niyad Saturday #23
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