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Investigators search sex offender Epstein's Paris flat

Jeffrey Epstein dies in the dark, but abuse investigation carries on

9:29 pm August 11, 2019

New York: Investigators have long been digging into allegations of sexual abuse and conspiracy against Jeffrey Epstein . The financier’s apparent suicide brings another mystery to investigate: How did he end up dying in jail? An additional federal investigation was launched Saturday after the Federal Bureau of Prison said Epstein was found unresponsive in his […]

All about Jeffrey Epstein, his death & the case

9:19 am August 11, 2019

New York: Financier Jeffrey Epstein killed himself while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges in New York, officials said Saturday. His death angered some accusers who had hoped to confront him in court and see him serve a long prison sentence. It also raises questions about how he was able to harm himself while in federal […]

Jeffrey Epstein suicide sparks fresh round of conspiracy theories

8:56 am August 11, 2019

New York: Jeffrey Epstein’s apparent suicide Saturday morning in a federal jail launched new conspiracy theories online in a saga that has provided fodder for them for years, fueled by Epstein’s ties to princes, politicians and other famous and powerful people. Online theorists Saturday quickly offered unsubstantiated speculation — including some retweeted by President Donald […]

Jeffrey Epstein taken off suicide watch before death, claims report

2:53 am August 11, 2019

New York: Jeffrey Epstein, the well-connected financier accused of orchestrating a sex-trafficking ring, had been taken off suicide watch before he killed himself in a New York jail, a person familiar with the matter said Saturday, reported Associated Press. Attorney General William Barr said he was “appalled” to learn of Epstein’s death while in federal […]

First FBI, now Justice Department probing Epstein death

2:36 am August 11, 2019

New York: The United States government launched an investigation Saturday into the apparent suicide in his prison cell of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Attorney General Bill Barr said he was “appalled” to hear of the death and had instructed the Department of Justice’s inspector general to probe […]