Archives contain censored pages and photos of the billionaire convicted of sexual crimes alongside celebrities and politicians; The US had until this Friday to release the documents
This Friday (19), the United States Department of Justice released new files on the Epstein Case, with photos of celebrities and censored pages. convicted sex offender and businessman known for his connections to some of the world’s most influential people, including Donald Trump, who, while president, tried to keep documents secret.
The release of the files has long been demanded by a public eager to know whether wealthy and powerful associates of Epstein were aware of the abuse or participated in it. In the documents released, it is possible to see Epstein alongside celebrities such as Michael Jackson and former president Bill Clinton.
The release of the files complies with a bill signed into law on November 19 by the President of the United States after political pressure from Republican colleagues. The legislation authorizes the omission of information about victims or ongoing investigations, but makes it clear that no records should be withheld or edited for reasons of “embarrassment, damage to reputation or political sensitivity”.
Epstein investigations
Police in Palm Beach, Florida, began their investigation into Epstein in 2005 after the family of a 14-year-old girl reported that she had been abused at his mansion. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) joined the case and authorities collected statements from several teenage girls who said they were hired to give Epstein sexual massages.
Despite this, prosecutors ended up offering Epstein a deal that allowed him to avoid federal prosecution. He pleaded guilty to state charges of prostitution involving a person under 18 and was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
