THE EPSTEIN FILES: THE 10 FACTS YOU MUST KNOW

Описание: Credible Timeline of the Epstein Files
2005–2006: Palm Beach police investigate reports of abuse, leading to a 2006 grand jury indictment.
2007–2008: A secret non-prosecution agreement is reached with federal prosecutor Alexander Acosta, allowing a guilty plea to lesser state charges and 13 months in a work-release program.
2011–2014: Virginia Giuffre files lawsuits, leading to public attention on Epstein’s relationship with Prince Andrew.
November 2018: The Miami Herald publishes "Perversion of Justice," detailing the 2008 sweetheart deal.
July 6, 2019: Epstein is arrested on new federal sex trafficking charges in New York.
August 10, 2019: Epstein dies by suicide in his Manhattan jail cell.
December 30, 2021: Ghislaine Maxwell is convicted of sex trafficking.
January 3, 2024: A New York judge unseals over 900 pages of documents from a 2015 lawsuit, naming numerous associates.
Nov. 19, 2025: President Trump signs the Epstein Files Transparency Act, forcing the DOJ to release investigative files.
Dec. 19, 2025: The Justice Department releases a large, redacted batch of files, including photos of Bill Clinton.
Jan. 30, 2026: The Justice Department releases what it terms the last significant tranche, including 3 million pages and 2,000 videos, covering interactions with Elon Musk and other figures. 

Captions/Key Takeaways from the Files
No Central "Client List": The DOJ stated in July 2025 that an official "client list" does not exist, contrary to popular belief.
Powerful Associations: Files show extensive contacts with figures including Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, and Elon Musk, though association does not prove wrongdoing.
Evidence of Knowledge: Documents from late 2025 indicated that Trump had some knowledge of the nature of Epstein's actions.
Systemic Failure: Files reveal that as early as 1996, witnesses (such as Maria Farmer) warned the FBI, suggesting the abuse could have been stopped decades earlier.
2025/2026 Scandal Expansion: Recent releases linked figures such as Peter Mandelson to the case, causing resignations in the UK.