What's happened
Unsealed court documents shed light on the Jeffrey Epstein case, including allegations against Prince Andrew and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Why it matters
The unsealed documents provide new details and allegations in the Jeffrey Epstein case, shedding light on the involvement of high-profile individuals and potential victims.
What the papers say
The Independent reports on the denial by Ghislaine Maxwell regarding her introduction of Prince Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein, while The Times and Metro focus on the allegations made by Virginia Giuffre, including being paid $15,000 to have sex with Prince Andrew. The New York Post discusses the disappearance of Nadia Marcinko, a figure in the Epstein saga, and details a victim's fear of speaking out due to threats from Epstein. The Independent also covers the Metropolitan Police's decision not to open an investigation into Prince Andrew based on the new documents.
How we got here
The unsealed court documents provide new insights into the Jeffrey Epstein case, including allegations against high-profile individuals and associates, as well as potential victims.
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Jeffrey Edward Epstein was an American financier and convicted sex offender. He began his professional life as a teacher but then switched to the banking and finance sector in various roles, working at Bear Stearns before forming his own firm.
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Virginia Louise Giuffre is an American advocate of justice for sex trafficking victims. She is one of the most prominent and outspoken survivors of the sex trafficking ring that was operated by convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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Ghislaine Noelle Marion Maxwell is a British socialite, known for her association with financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.