Exactly why there’s no ‘Epstein shopper listing’ in newly-released Epstein Files paperwork
The Epstein Files have already revealed multiple documents naming wealthy and powerful people connected to the billionaire paedophile – though none have included a client list
The murky secrets of Jeffrey Epstein have finally been exposed after a trove of tens of thousands of documents were released – though some curious observers will note there is no so-called “client list” among the files.
The Department of Justice released the files after hitting the December 19 deadline to make documents connected to the late child sex trafficker public. The documents are the latest haul that reveal Epstein’s link to powerful members of the global elite.
A steady drip-feed of documents over recent months have exposed multiple crass emails sent between Epstein and his pals as well as fawning messages of support from his close associates. But none of the files have included a so-called client list, which gained traction online among conspiracy theorists.
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Politicians and fringe conspiracy theorists proposed Epstein had a lengthy list of names that connected the billionaire, who died in 2019, to actors, politicians and others who he would traffic his victims to.
But a specific list of so-called clients has not been found, instead there are numerous other documents that contain the names of people who Epstein was in contact with.
The list gained traction online after a list naming numerous world figures and celebrities was shared on social media. A Facebook post last year listed 166 people and named, among others, former presidents, celebrities and other famous people.
An Instagram post then shared a similar list shortly afterward. The list, which has no evidence of being genuine, was almost identical to one posted online in 2020.
But there are numerous documents that do name various individuals, including many not accused of any wrongdoing, such as flight logs and email exchanges.
The most infamous of these documents is likely the Epstein flight log that registered visitors to the billionaire’s island Little St James and people who used his private jet.
An estimated 90 flights that were linked to Epstein were also found to have arrived or departed from UK airports. Flight logs seen by the BBC also revealed that three British women, who claimed to have been trafficked by him, were also on board the flights.
As the Epstein case continues to come under public scrutiny, observers will also note the billionaire’s alleged contact book that contained the names of people he was associated with.
Those included in the contact book include Trump, Clinton and Prince Andrew.
There is no evidence that those named in the contact book have committed any wrongdoing.
