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Epstein: New York Times Publishes Letters and Photos from Manhattan Mansion
Above: A residence belonging to Jeffrey Epstein is seen on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on July 8, 2019. Image copyright: Kevin Hagen/Getty Images
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
The Epstein scandal reveals a system built to protect the powerful. Despite clear signs of elite involvement, no clients have been charged. Maxwell was convicted of trafficking minors to no one. With missing footage, sealed files, and vague denials, the government's response looks less like transparency and more like a coordinated cover-up.
Pro-establishment narrative
The DOJ and FBI conducted an exhaustive review of Epstein’s files and found no credible evidence implicating others or proving blackmail. There is no “client list,” and Epstein’s death was confirmed as suicide by multiple investigations. Speculation distracts from the real victims and spreads harmful misinformation.