A New York judge is poised to release the names of nearly 200 individuals linked to the Jeffrey Epstein-Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking conspiracy, possibly as early as Tuesday. This revelation could confirm or expose the identities of associates who, until now, have been referred to as John and Jane Does in court documents.
The deadline for objections to unsealing the names passed at midnight on Monday, nearly nine years after victim Virginia Giuffre filed a defamation claim against Maxwell in 2015, leading to the disclosure of names in legal depositions.
Despite expectations that the release could result in criminal charges, particularly against high-profile figures, such as a former US president and actors, it is likely overblown. Epstein's death in 2019, while awaiting trial, and Maxwell's subsequent conviction in December 2021 seemingly concluded federal prosecutors' efforts.
However, the release may still be embarrassing for many well-known figures, and it could include individuals connected to Epstein's private properties, where alleged victims were taken.
The focus will be on the identities of the John Does, with the possibility of naming a former US president, actors, academics, and the reclusive British prince. "Jane Doe 162," a witness who testified being with Prince Andrew, Maxwell, and Giuffre at Epstein's New York mansion, is expected to be revealed.
Former US president Bill Clinton, identified as "Doe 36," has been mentioned in more than 50 redacted filings, but Giuffre made no allegations of wrongdoing against him. Personal flight logs showed Clinton's extensive travel on Epstein's plane, but he denied any involvement in Epstein's crimes.
While the released depositions may shed light on Epstein and Maxwell's interactions before Epstein's conviction, attention is turning to Epstein's post-detention behavior, as revealed in scheduling diaries that emerged during lawsuits. The diaries implicated various high-profile individuals, including the director of the CIA, William Burns, former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler, activist Noam Chomsky, billionaire Bill Gates, and others.
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