AP review: Epstein abuse documented, but no solid proof of a wider trafficking ring

An AP review of DOJ and FBI records shows substantial evidence that Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused underage girls, but little to no proof he ran a broader sex-trafficking network or that associates were criminally involved. Seized videos/photos did not show victims being abused or implicate others, and bank records revealed payments to models with no evidence of prostitution to others. Investigators considered charging close associates but lacked sufficient proof, and there was no client list. The case closed without further charges, though millions of Epstein Files documents released for review continue to be examined by multiple outlets.