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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
Jan 30

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 Jan 30 #1
Except, no minor victims have claimed any of their abuse happened after Epstein went to jail in 2008, and this is 2012 AZJonnie Jan 30 #3
There are reports that he was visited by girls while in prison, and Julie K. Brown, who Scrivener7 Jan 30 #7
No victim has publicly stated, testified, etc, that Epstein abused her, as a minor, *after* his June 2008 sentencing. AZJonnie Jan 30 #12
Yes, they have... Trueblue Texan Jan 30 #15
I really, really HATE that this will sound like I'm somehow defending this fuckhead Epstein AZJonnie Jan 30 #20
I doesn't just sound like it bro Blues Heron Jan 31 #28
All I'm arguing is what I've researched as to the timing of events that we know of AZJonnie Jan 31 #29
So far, so true.... reACTIONary Jan 30 #9
Many of Epstein's "girls" were foreign-born, especially after his 2008 conviction FakeNoose Jan 30 #13
I'm just saying Trump's never going to release anything plainly incriminating (well, maybe against a Democrat) AZJonnie Jan 30 #19
Did you read the latest releases? travelingthrulife Jan 31 #24
Chump doesn't care if it incriminates Epstein FakeNoose Jan 31 #27
That's my take as well, thanks AZJonnie Jan 31 #30
Deport his slimy azz! Jilly_in_VA Jan 30 #2
This was a cabal Bluetus Jan 30 #4
The sex with minors was also a way to control the stupid rich men. erronis Jan 30 #5
Unquestionably Bluetus Jan 30 #10
And isn't the 2013 date of the meeting between Epstein and Musk long after the date when Trump said ....... Botany Jan 30 #22
It's working well, isn't it? travelingthrulife Jan 31 #25
Since he is someone with absolutely no moral sensibility whatsoever milestogo Jan 30 #6
They have emails and it's looking like Elmo.... OGBuzz Jan 30 #14
He can join Donny spending the rest of their miserable lives in jail for all I care Blue Owl Jan 30 #8
As long as we seize his assets to pay for the damage he has caused. travelingthrulife Jan 31 #26
It appears our country popsdenver Jan 30 #11
Every MAGA accusation is a confession. OGBuzz Jan 30 #17
Several pictures on the internet show him with Ghislane Maxwell Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 30 #16
New documents reveal the breadth of Jeffrey Epstein's orbit Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 30 #18
I knew when Elon called that rescuer a "pedo guy," he was projecting. SunSeeker Jan 30 #21
Colour me sooooo NOT surprised. niyad Jan 31 #23
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