Jeffrey Epstein reportedly made at least two additional suicide attempts before his death in jail, according to a cellmate. He was found unresponsive in his cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that those who attempted to suppress the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, including Donald Trump, should be considered traitors. Greene cited a phone call with Trump where he allegedly warned her that his friends would be hurt if the files were released.
A bodyguard from Lyon faces trial for allegedly sedating and raping his partner, with investigators finding contact with Dominique Pelicot, a convicted sex offender known for drugging and raping his wife. The bodyguard is accused of seeking Pelicot's 'experience'.
Bill Gates testified before the House committee on oversight and reform, stating he had no indication of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal conduct and never visited his properties. Gates admitted to meeting Epstein in 2011 and 2012 for philanthropic discussions, but ended contact in 2014.
Bill Gates testified to the House Oversight Committee regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, denying any wrongdoing and stating he was unaware of Epstein's criminal conduct. Gates acknowledged meeting Epstein between 2011-2014 for philanthropic discussions but stated their interactions ended in December 2014.
Bill Gates told Congress he "should never have met" Jeffrey Epstein, admitting the convicted sex offender tried to use him to "rehabilitate his reputation" and leverage personal details. Gates testified voluntarily to the House Oversight Committee investigating Epstein's network.
Bill Gates told Congress he "did not fully understand the extent" of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes when associating with him for his foundation. Gates testified he never witnessed criminal conduct and accused Epstein of blackmailing him over extramarital affairs.
Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee, addressing his past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates stated he "never victimised anyone" and called his meetings with Epstein a "grave error in judgment."
Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates stated he was unaware of the extent of Epstein's crimes and had stopped communicating with him in 2014, though he acknowledged meeting Epstein through philanthropic work.
Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein's longtime executive assistant, testified before the House oversight committee, denying knowledge of Epstein's crimes during her employment from 2001 to 2019.
Anthony Scott Searles-Harris, 41, a registered sex offender with a violent past, took 10 hostages at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California. After a 15-hour standoff, he was shot dead by FBI agents. Searles-Harris had explosives strapped to his body and attached to some hostages. His motive remains unclear, but he discussed frustrations with his court case during negotiations.
Cameron Bloomfield, a repeat child sex offender, was mistakenly honored as Victoria's "disability pride champion" before the government department realized his criminal past and revoked the award. Bloomfield's offenses date back to 2005, including indecent assault and attempting to procure sex with a child.
Emails and filings show Ben Black, head of the US Development Finance Corporation, had ties to Jeffrey Epstein, including shared investments and social events. His father, Leon Black, was Epstein's highest-paying client. Black denies a personal or professional relationship with Epstein.
Tyrendarra Football Netball Club has banned a sex offender, previously jailed for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old, after facing intense scrutiny. The club issued an apology, admitting its decision to allow his return was wrong and acknowledging lost trust.
Comedians Jon Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel have drawn attention to the name coincidence of Jeff Epstein, the talent recruiter for Donald Trump's Freedom 250 concert series, sharing the name of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Artists are reportedly withdrawing from the event.
Former JPMorgan Chase executive and ex-Barclays CEO Jes Staley has agreed to be interviewed by the House Oversight Committee on July 23 regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The panel is investigating Epstein's ties to high-profile individuals.
Jess Phillips criticizes lenient sentences for teenage boys convicted of rape and sexual assault, calling for a review of sentencing guidelines to prioritize victim safety over perpetrator rehabilitation.
Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi defends DOJ's transparency on Jeffrey Epstein files before a House panel, acknowledging 'redaction errors' but claiming all required documents were released.
Jeffrey Epstein's former assistant, Sarah Kellen, testified before Congress denying she was an accomplice, stating she was "sexually and psychologically abused" by the financier for over a decade and was groomed.
Rep. Thomas Massie lost his Kentucky primary to Ed Gallrein, a defeat attributed to his defiance of Donald Trump. The race, the most expensive House primary ever, underscores Trump's influence over Republican activists.
Surrey Police is investigating two child sex abuse allegations from the mid-1980s and mid-1990s to 2000s, following information from US documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. No arrests have been made as officers work to verify evidence.
French prosecutors revealed about 10 new suspected victims have come forward in the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's network. The probe, opened after US files were released, is looking into potential offenses committed in France or by French perpetrators.
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau stated around 10 new suspected victims have come forward in France's probe into Jeffrey Epstein's network since February. The investigation is examining potential crimes involving French nationals and reviewing Epstein's files and records.
A French investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's network has identified around 10 new suspected victims. The probe, launched after US authorities released Epstein files, aims to uncover offenses committed in France or by French perpetrators facilitating his crimes. A total of 20 potential victims have now come forward.
