"By the time Jeffery Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl, he had established an enormous network of wealthy and influential friends. Emails made public this week show the crime did little to diminish the desire of that network to stay connected to the billionaire financier. Thousands of documents released by the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday offer a new glimpse into what Epstein's relationships with business executives, reporters, academics and political players looked like over a decade."
"During that time, Epstein's network was eclectic, spanning the globe and political affiliations: from the liberal academic Noam Chomsky to Steve Bannon, the longtime ally of President Donald Trump. Some reached out to support Epstein amid lawsuits and prosecutions, others sought introductions or advice on everything from dating to oil prices. One consulted him on how to respond to accusations of sexual harassment."
"The emails do not implicate his contacts in those alleged crimes. They instead paint a picture of Epstein's influence and connections over the years he was a registered sex offender. Epstein was charged with sex trafficking in 2019, and killed himself in jail a month later. Epstein's crimes, high-profile connections and jailhouse suicide have made the case a magnet for conspiracy theorists and online sleuths seeking proof of a cover-up."
Thousands of emails released by the House Oversight Committee span 2009 to 2019 and document Epstein's communications after his 2008 conviction. The messages show contact between Epstein and business executives, reporters, academics and political figures worldwide. The network included figures across the political spectrum, from Noam Chomsky to Steve Bannon. Contacts sought support, introductions and advice on topics ranging from dating to oil prices, and one consulted Epstein about responding to sexual harassment allegations. The emails do not implicate those contacts in Epstein's crimes but illustrate sustained influence and access while he remained a registered sex offender.
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