The latest Epstein files drop has taken the world by storm, naming well-known elites from Europe’s royal families to very familiar politicians. Epstein’s crimes appear to go deeper than previously thought, shared in burden by a large international network. Though much is still to be investigated, here’s what the latest files reveal.
Who are the latest names?
Some of the most controversial mentions involve members of the British royal family and the Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Sophia of Sweden and Sarah Furgeson, ex-wife of the former Duke of York Andrew Mountabetten-Windsor. While Andrew’s involvement was previously known — costing him his title — revelation that his ex-wife was equally in contact with Epstein sent renewed shockwaves through the royal family and the public at large.
Electronic correspondence details Sarah Ferguson’s apparently close relationship to Epstein, where in one email she refers to him as a “supreme friend.” Ferguson’s charity patronage to Julia’s House, a children’s hospice, has since then been suspended.
Also tied to Epstein are several Trump administration officials like Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan and Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg. Among the many international names mentioned in the files are Slovakian politician Miroslav Lajcak, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Indian Prime Minster Narendra Modi.
Conspiracies and Nightmares
Epstein’s case has been riddled in conspiracy, tainted in part by the Department of Justice’s questionable handling. Some of the most whispered speculations will have you sounding like a deranged conspiracy theorist, but the latest release has sent the internet spiraling. Rumors range from accusations of cannibalism to spying for foreign governments.
Egregious images and uncovered links to global elites have sparked rumors of Epstein’s alleged ties to the Russian government and to Israeli intelligence. Unconfirmed tips on the FBI website and A.I. generated images have spread online, fueling controversy.
While much remains to be uncovered, one thing that remains true is that Epstein’s crimes have long been covered up, with some of the most powerful elites looking the other way.
Survivors Demand Accountability
The latest files have stirred up shock beyond name-dropping celebrities. A lot of controversy has risen around the fact that many of the files were inconsistently redacted. Since then, survivors have spoken up. Of the women present at House Judiciary Committee hearing on Feb. 11, none had had the opportunity to meet with the Justice Department.
The first round of documents were redacted with little to no attention to detail (names appeared to be simply highlighted over in black). Online users quickly took to downloading the files and undoing the highlights, thus revealing any poorly “redacted” information.
At the hearing, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was questioned over the Justice Department’s handling of the files.
Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) pressed Bondi about the erroneous redactions that revealed the names of survivors and left the names of co-conspirators intact. The hearing stoked public outrage, as Bondi deflected a series of questions, turning instead to name-calling.
The Epstein nightmare is far from over. Still, one thing remains clear: mere speculation rarely leads anywhere. Uncovering the truth and indicting the perpetrators is the best way to bring about real accountability.
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