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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
13 hrs ago

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 16 hrs ago #1
Except, no minor victims have claimed any of their abuse happened after Epstein went to jail in 2008, and this is 2012 AZJonnie 16 hrs ago #3
There are reports that he was visited by girls while in prison, and Julie K. Brown, who Scrivener7 15 hrs ago #7
No victim has publicly stated, testified, etc, that Epstein abused her, as a minor, *after* his June 2008 sentencing. AZJonnie 14 hrs ago #12
Yes, they have... Trueblue Texan 14 hrs ago #15
I really, really HATE that this will sound like I'm somehow defending this fuckhead Epstein AZJonnie 12 hrs ago #20
I doesn't just sound like it bro Blues Heron 45 min ago #28
So far, so true.... reACTIONary 15 hrs ago #9
Many of Epstein's "girls" were foreign-born, especially after his 2008 conviction FakeNoose 14 hrs ago #13
I'm just saying Trump's never going to release anything plainly incriminating (well, maybe against a Democrat) AZJonnie 13 hrs ago #19
Did you read the latest releases? travelingthrulife 1 hr ago #24
Chump doesn't care if it incriminates Epstein FakeNoose 51 min ago #27
Deport his slimy azz! Jilly_in_VA 16 hrs ago #2
This was a cabal Bluetus 16 hrs ago #4
The sex with minors was also a way to control the stupid rich men. erronis 16 hrs ago #5
Unquestionably Bluetus 15 hrs ago #10
And isn't the 2013 date of the meeting between Epstein and Musk long after the date when Trump said ....... Botany 11 hrs ago #22
It's working well, isn't it? travelingthrulife 1 hr ago #25
Since he is someone with absolutely no moral sensibility whatsoever milestogo 16 hrs ago #6
They have emails and it's looking like Elmo.... OGBuzz 14 hrs ago #14
He can join Donny spending the rest of their miserable lives in jail for all I care Blue Owl 15 hrs ago #8
As long as we seize his assets to pay for the damage he has caused. travelingthrulife 1 hr ago #26
It appears our country popsdenver 14 hrs ago #11
Every MAGA accusation is a confession. OGBuzz 14 hrs ago #17
Several pictures on the internet show him with Ghislane Maxwell Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 14 hrs ago #16
New documents reveal the breadth of Jeffrey Epstein's orbit Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 13 hrs ago #18
I knew when Elon called that rescuer a "pedo guy," he was projecting. SunSeeker 11 hrs ago #21
Colour me sooooo NOT surprised. niyad 4 hrs ago #23
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