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The FBI collected ample proof that Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused underage girls but found scant evidence the well-connected financier led a sex trafficking ring serving powerful men, an Associated Press review of internal Justice Department records shows.

Videos and photos seized from Epstein's homes in New York, Florida and the Virgin Islands didn't depict victims being abused or implicate anyone else in his crimes, a prosecutor wrote in one 2025 memo.

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[–] CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works 31 points 4 days ago

Wow, so the AP got to view these files even before Congress was allowed and they miraculously clear the president and every other one of Epstein's "good friends" of all allegations? How convenient.

That totally lines up with the FBI and DOJ refusing to release these files, even going as far as violating Congressional orders to do so. That's totally something you'd do if the documents clear you of any wrongdoing.

[–] Formfiller@lemmy.world 7 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Nice try Mossad

[–] IAmYouButYouDontKnowYet@reddthat.com 7 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I haven't even seen any talk of the laws in the Epstein case. Rapists should burn, along with theives and manipulative marketers.

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Eh, there are different levels of thievery.

Mom stealing diapers or formula? No she didn't!

Companies raising prices despite costs remaining level? Fucking burn 'em!

[–] Formfiller@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago