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04-02-2026
Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the congressional investigation into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, avoiding being held in contempt of Congress. The House Oversight Committee had been poised to vote on holding the couple in contempt for refusing to appear before the committee. Bill Clinton will appear for a deposition on February 27, and Hillary Clinton will appear the day before. The committee has asked for the depositions to be filmed and transcribed with no time limit. The Clintons had previously denied knowledge of Epstein's sex offending and had dismissed the committee's summons as a 'ploy to embarrass political rivals'.
Entities: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Jeffrey Epstein, House Oversight Committee, James Comer • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
04-02-2026
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) released around three million documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation on Friday, but subsequently removed thousands of them after victims claimed their identities had been compromised due to flawed redactions. Lawyers for Epstein's victims described the disclosure as 'outrageous' and said it had 'turned upside down' the lives of nearly 100 survivors. The DOJ acknowledged 'technical or human error' and stated that it had taken down all flagged files and was continuing to examine new requests.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, US Department of Justice, Brittany Henderson, Brad Edwards, Annie Farmer • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
04-02-2026
Newly released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's case have deepened the mystery surrounding his associates and their involvement with him. The documents reveal Epstein's extensive network of influential and wealthy individuals, including former US President Bill Clinton, current President Donald Trump, and tech mogul Elon Musk. While some of these individuals claim to have cut ties with Epstein before his crimes were exposed, others have faced scrutiny and consequences for their associations with him. The revelations have sparked questions about the responsibility of the powerful towards the vulnerable and have led to repercussions globally, including in the British royal family and government.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Elon Musk, Todd Blanche • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
04-02-2026
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein are outraged over the Justice Department's failure to properly redact millions of pages of Epstein files released on Friday. CNN's MJ Lee spoke to survivors who expressed their fury over the redactions. The issue was also raised with President Trump by CNN's Kaitlan Collins, who pressed him for a response. The release of the Epstein files has sparked controversy, with survivors and advocates criticizing the handling of the documents.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, Justice Department, CNN, MJ Lee, Kaitlan Collins • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
04-02-2026
Melinda French Gates has expressed 'unbelievable sadness' over new documents revealing her ex-husband Bill Gates' ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a preview of an NPR interview, Melinda Gates stated that Bill Gates has 'questions to answer' regarding his dealings with Epstein. The documents, released by the Department of Justice, include draft emails from Epstein's account that appear to show a stream-of-consciousness style account of feelings of betrayal aimed at Bill Gates. Bill Gates has denied any wrongdoing, stating that the emails are 'absolutely absurd and completely false.' Melinda Gates also expressed her pain and sadness over the situation, stating that it brought back memories of 'very, very painful times in my marriage.'
Entities: Melinda French Gates, Bill Gates, Jeffrey Epstein, Microsoft, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
04-02-2026
The UK police have launched a criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson, Britain's former ambassador to the US, following the release of millions of court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson resigned from the governing Labour Party amid allegations he received $75,000 in payments from Epstein and shared sensitive government information. The Metropolitan Police received 'a number of reports' into alleged misconduct in public office, including a referral from the UK government. Prime Minister Keir Starmer had previously fired Mandelson from his ambassadorial position in September following the release of emails between Mandelson and Epstein.
Entities: Peter Mandelson, Jeffrey Epstein, United Kingdom, United States, Metropolitan Police • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
04-02-2026
The article discusses the latest revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein files, which show that Epstein made multiple attempts to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin between 2013 and 2018. Despite his efforts, there is no evidence that the two ever met. The emails and audio recordings reveal Epstein's desire to discuss economic matters with Putin, but his attempts were unsuccessful. The Kremlin has denied receiving any offers from Epstein to meet with Putin. The article also notes that the Russian media has largely ignored the story, focusing instead on other aspects of the Epstein scandal.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, Vladimir Putin, Thorbjorn Jagland, Russia, Kremlin • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
04-02-2026
Newly released documents from the Department of Justice include previously unseen pictures of Jeffrey Epstein's body and his jail cell after his death in 2019. The images show Epstein's body after he was found hanged in his cell, with attempts by EMTs to resuscitate him. The documents also provide a detailed account of the events leading up to Epstein's death, including a phone call he made the night before and the failure of prison officers to conduct regular checks on him. Epstein was awaiting trial on charges of sex-trafficking of minors and conspiracy to commit sex-trafficking of minors.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, Department of Justice, FBI, Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York Field Office • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
04-02-2026
The article discusses the Clintons' decision to testify before a GOP-controlled House panel about Jeffrey Epstein, arguing that they did so to avoid prosecution for contempt of Congress. The author suggests that the Clintons' legendary political sense abandoned them, and they were forced to surrender due to bipartisan pressure and the release of damaging documents related to Epstein. The article highlights the Clintons' connections to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, including Bill Clinton's multiple flights on Epstein's private plane and Maxwell's attendance at the Clinton Global Initiative conference.
Entities: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Department of Justice • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
04-02-2026
The article discusses the recent release of Jeffrey Epstein's documents by the Department of Justice and argues that they do not contain the 'hidden secrets' or evidence of a large-scale pedophile ring that many conspiracy theorists had expected. While some high-profile individuals are mentioned in the documents, the article claims that most of these associations are unwise or poor taste rather than evidence of wrongdoing. The author criticizes those who continue to push conspiracy theories, labeling them as 'fool[s] or knave[s].'
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, Department of Justice, Britain's Labour party, Casey Wasserman, Prince Andrew • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: critique
