Jeffrey Epstein: Who's Who in Underage Sex Trafficking Case
Jeffrey Epstein’s death by suicide in federal custody on August 10th means that the wealthy financier will never be criminally prosecuted for sex trafficking and sex trafficking conspiracy. The July indictment alleged that Epstein “sexually exploited and abused dozens of minor girls at his homes” in New York City, Palm Beach, Florida, the US Virgin Islands and other locations from 2002 to 2005.
According to Attorney General William Barr, the FBI probe into Epstein’s alleged crimes is far from over, and possible co-conspirators “should not rest easy.”
“Let me assure you that this case will continue on against anyone who was complicit with Epstein,” Barr said.
Those who associated with Epstein include well-known heads of state and successful businessmen, as well as at least one high-powered lawyer, science luminary, and loyal ex-girlfriend. Some of them have already been accused of participation in Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking ring; newly unsealed court documents from a civil lawsuit filed in 2015 by Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre (neé Roberts) revealed some people for the first time, including former Democratic Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell and former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.
Here’s a look at Epstein’s inner circle, some of whom may find themselves in the FBI’s crosshairs in the coming months.
Ghislaine Maxwell
Epstein’s closest associate and former lover is the daughter of ex-British newspaper baron Robert Maxwell, who drowned off the coast of the Canary Islands in 1991, while sailing his yacht, Lady Ghislaine. Although his death was ruled an accidental drowning, the press speculated that he was murdered or committed suicide, as his death occurred amidst mounting debt and allegations that he was a secret agent for the Israeli government.
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Les Wexner
The billionaire behind U.S. fashion retailer L Brands, which owns Victoria’s Secret, hired Epstein as his financial advisor in the 1980s. Wexner is presumed to be the source of the majority of Epstein’s wealth, SOURCE? and remains the only publicly identified client of Epstein’s company, J. Epstein & Co. Wexner said he ended their relationship more than a decade ago, when Epstein was facing sex crimes charges in Florida; earlier this month, according to the New York Times, Wexner broke his silence in a letter to the Wexner Foundation, detailing his history with Epstein. Wexner also alleged that his former money manager “misappropriated vast sums of money” from him and his family. There are currently no allegations that Wexner was involved in sex trafficking.
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