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world6 days ago•3 min saved

Giuffre’s push for accountability reshaped the Epstein-linked case against Prince Andrew

Virginia Giuffre, a survivor who publicly accused Epstein and Maxwell and later sued Prince Andrew, helped drive the Epstein investigation and Maxwell’s conviction, with Andrew settling his 2022 lawsuit and withdrawing from royal duties; the piece covers reactions from royals and supporters, and notes Giuffre’s death by suicide following a prior bus-crash injury as part of the broader accountability narrative.

via Axios|

#ghislaine-maxwell #jeffrey-epstein #prince-andrew

world8 days ago•1 min saved

UN Experts Flag Epstein Files as Potential Crimes Against Humanity, Call for Global Probe

UN-appointed experts say the Epstein files describe a global criminal enterprise whose acts may meet the legal threshold for crimes against humanity, urging independent, impartial investigations and warning that redactions and disclosures have retraumatized survivors.

via The Guardian|

#crimes-against-humanity #epstein #investigations

crime11 days ago•4 min saved

Hamptons Pool-Party Assault Emerges in Alexander Brothers Trial

At the Manhattan sex-trafficking trial of Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander, nine women testified about sexual assaults by the brothers, including a 2009 public incident at a Hamptons pool party, described by a witness as bystanders not aiding the victim; the defense says the sex was consensual, while prosecutors argue trafficking. The case could carry life sentences if convicted.

via Business Insider|

#crime #hamptons #sex-trafficking

crime26 days ago•3 min saved

Unfiled 2007 Epstein Indictment Reveals Extensive Exploitation of Teen Victims

A 2007 draft federal indictment against Jeffrey Epstein laid out charges of sex trafficking and exploitation of more than a dozen teenage girls over six years, detailing a pattern of luring victims to his Palm Beach home, paying them, and even having others recruit more girls, with a coercive threat to a 16-year-old who might report the crimes; the document was never filed because Epstein accepted a state plea deal in 2008, and its release by the Justice Department now shows how extensively investigators believed he operated.

via The New York Times|

#crime #epstein #indictment

sports26 days ago•1 min saved

Epstein emails reveal Giants co-owner Steve Tisch seeking women through Epstein

DOJ-disclosed Epstein emails from 2013 show Giants co-owner Steve Tisch asking Epstein to connect him with women and inquiring about their suitability, indicating Tisch sought sexual relationships; the messages also note work-related discussions with Epstein about movie projects. The Tisch family co-owns the Giants with the Mara family since 1991, and Tisch has not publicly commented on the matter.

via The Guardian|

#emails #jeffrey-epstein #new-york-giants

us29 days ago•4 min saved

Witness recounts alleged assault tied to Alexander brothers’ sex-trafficking trial

The first witness in the federal sex-trafficking trial of brothers Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander testified in Manhattan that after attending a party at actor Zac Efron’s apartment she was drugged and repeatedly raped by Alon, with Tal present but not intervening. Prosecutors say the brothers exploited wealth and fame to lure victims, while defense argues the conduct was dating and not criminal. The case is expected to include additional accusers as it continues.

via CBS News|

#alexander-brothers #rape #sex-trafficking

crime29 days ago•5 min saved

Alexander Brothers Face Trial Over Sex-Trafficking Allegations

The Manhattan trial of Oren, Tal and Alon Alexander begins on federal sex-trafficking charges alleging a long-running conspiracy that targeted multiple women, including two underage victims; the defendants deny the accusations as prosecutors detail a pattern of drugging, rapes and exploitation spanning years.

via The New York Times|

#alexander-brothers #crime #manhattan

crime29 days ago•3 min saved

From Luxury Empire to Federal Court: Alexander Brothers Face Sex-Trafficking Trial

A New York federal trial has begun for Oren, Tal, and Alon Alexander on a 12-count sex-trafficking indictment alleging a decade-long scheme to drug, assault, and rape dozens of women connected to their luxury real estate empire; the defense says some encounters were consensual. At least eight accusers are expected to testify, including a 16-year-old, with potential sentences of 15 years to life if convicted. The brothers, held since December 2024, deny all charges as pretrial disputes over evidence and witness anonymity unfold under Judge Valerie Caproni.

via NBC News|

#alexander-brothers #crime #federal-indictment

crime29 days ago•6 min saved

Real-Estate Brothers Accused in Sex-Trafficking Case Wage Publicity War Against Accusers

Three Alexander brothers (Oren, Tal, Alon) are jailed on sex-trafficking conspiracy charges and have mounted a well-funded publicity drive to discredit their accusers, enlisting high-profile PR figures and even operating a covert website to push a conspiracy against the women who allege abuse. The defense contends the encounters were consensual, framing the case as revenge, while the campaign—part of a broader post‑MeToo dialogue—demonstrates how publicity efforts can influence public perception and courtroom narratives.

via The New York Times|

#accusers #crime #legal-cases

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Death of accuser casts shadow over trafficking case against Alexander brothers

The woman who first publicly accused high-profile twins Oren and Alon Alexander of sexual assault, Kate Whiteman, was found dead in Australia last year; a New South Wales coroner ruled the death not suspicious as the brothers face a criminal case on sex-trafficking charges that prosecutors say involve dozens of victims. The brothers deny all allegations and have been held without bail in Brooklyn ahead of a trial set to begin around late January. Civil lawsuits against the trio have multiplied, with more than a dozen accusers and ongoing investigations, while the FBI charged all three in December 2024 for alleged trafficking operations since 2010.

via BBC|

#alexander-brothers #coroner #fbi

world2 months ago•5 min saved

Royal ties to Epstein scandal surface in leaked files

Survivors and advocates are calling for Prince Andrew to be brought to justice in the US over allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network, with new documents suggesting his involvement and previous denials being challenged. The case highlights ongoing issues of accountability for high-profile figures involved in abuse and trafficking.

via The Guardian|

#jeffrey-epstein #justice #prince-andrew

crime2 months ago•3 min saved

Palm Beach Police Received Early Tips About Maxwell Before Epstein Investigation

A police report from 2001 reveals that authorities investigated Ghislaine Maxwell's recruitment of college students to work at Epstein's house, predating Epstein's 2008 investigation, highlighting missed opportunities to prevent his criminal activities. Epstein was later charged with sex trafficking, and Maxwell was convicted of related crimes.

via ABC News|

#crime #ghislaine-maxwell #investigation

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Wexner Linked to Epstein Co-Conspirator Emails and Investigations

Heavily redacted emails from the DOJ suggest the FBI investigated Ohio billionaire Les Wexner for possible connections to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case, but Wexner's legal team states he was not a co-conspirator and cooperated fully with investigators.

via WOSU Public Media|

#fbi-investigation #jeffrey-epstein #les-wexner

world2 months ago•3 min saved

New Revelations in Epstein Files Link Trump to Uncovered Secrets

Some redactions in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's case are being undone through hacking or simple highlighting techniques, revealing sensitive information about Epstein's activities, associates, and property dealings, raising concerns about the effectiveness of redactions and transparency laws.

via The Guardian|

#document-redactions #hacks #jeffrey-epstein

news2 months ago•1 min saved

Key Insights from the Release of Epstein Files

The Justice Department released over 13,000 files related to Jeffrey Epstein, revealing limited details about President Trump's involvement and sparking political reactions, with more documents expected in the coming weeks.

via The New York Times|

#files-release #jeffrey-epstein #justice-department