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Here is a local story from earlier this year that lays it out pretty well.....
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/politics-government/article301174364.html
Epstein’s computers, part 1: When Palm Beach police executed a search at Epstein’s Palm Beach home in 2005, they found wires dangling from computer monitors indicating that some of them had been removed in advance of police. Those that remained contained no information of value to the case. It was later learned that Epstein’s lawyers had possession of his computers. While they are mentioned in federal documents, there is no indication that the FBI was ever able to get their hands on them. All the items, including photos, videos and computers, seized during the 2005 search were returned to Epstein after he pleaded guilty to minor sex charges in 2008.
Epstein’s computers, part 2: FBI agents raided Epstein’s Manhattan mansion in 2019 and seized computers, but it is still not known what was contained on the devices — or even if the FBI examined them. A search was also conducted of Epstein US Virgin Islands property, but it occurred weeks after his arrest. Sources on the island told the Herald in 2019 that Epstein’s employees removed boxes of computers and video equipment before the FBI search was conducted.
The FBI’s Vault: The FBI releases files on it’s website in a portal it calls its “vault.” As a result of litigation by the website Radar Online, the FBI released tens of thousands of pages from 2007 to 2008. However the bulk of those documents have been blacked out. The lawyers for Radar online are still litigating the redactions, and the case now is being reviewed by New York’s Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
The Ghislaine Maxwell Prosecution: Handled by prosecutors with the Southern District of New York, the case files are thought to include hundreds of pages of evidence. Thus far, the FBI and SDNY have denied the Herald’s and other media outlets’ FOIA requests for the material.
Video cameras: Epstein kept video cameras in most of his residences. Contrary to rumors, Epstein’s brother claims these cameras were used solely for security purposes — not to spy on people. However, several of Epstein’s victims claimed that Epstein filmed sexual encounters to use as blackmail against famous figures. No one, however, has actually said they’ve seen any videos.
The “Client List”: There is no evidence that Epstein kept a client list. None of his employees, his victims or people in his orbit have mentioned a list of people who were involved in his sex trafficking operation.
U.S. Marshals Service records: Federal marshals were charged with inspecting Epstein’s plane when it arrived from overseas. A special form was used to record the names of his passengers upon arrival at airports in New York and the USVI. The Marshals service, which is under the umbrella of the Department of Homeland Security, released some of these forms pursuant to a FOIA request by the Herald in 2019, but other than Epstein’s name, the forms were completely redacted.
FAA records: The Federal Aviation Administration keeps records of where planes fly. The FAA has released some, but not all, of the information it has on Epstein’s planes. Epstein owned several different planes during his lifetime and the records could help corroborate other evidence about Epstein’s personal and business exploits.
The USVI evidence: the former attorney general for the U.S. Virgin Islands filed a civil racketeering lawsuit against Epstein’s estate after the financier’s death, alleging that he used his USVI business as a shell company to conduct his illegal activities, including child sex trafficking at his island home. The case was settled out of court and the evidence has never been made public.
Federal Grand Jury evidence: At least two federal grand juries were convened over the years to hear Epstein testimony and/or evidence. Little is known about what was presented, as grand jury cases are held in secret.
Epstein’s death investigation: Neither Epstein’s autopsy nor the report of the investigation into his death has ever been made public. Among the outstanding questions is: Were the inmates in the cells next to him or near him ever interviewed?
Epstein’s finances and his business relationships: Many questions remain about how Epstein made his fortune. It’s not clear whether the FBI ever investigated Epstein’s banking and business affairs, particularly his dealings with other wealthy men who have been accused of having sex with some of his victims.
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/politics-government/article301174364.html
What is still secret?
Epstein’s computers, part 1: When Palm Beach police executed a search at Epstein’s Palm Beach home in 2005, they found wires dangling from computer monitors indicating that some of them had been removed in advance of police. Those that remained contained no information of value to the case. It was later learned that Epstein’s lawyers had possession of his computers. While they are mentioned in federal documents, there is no indication that the FBI was ever able to get their hands on them. All the items, including photos, videos and computers, seized during the 2005 search were returned to Epstein after he pleaded guilty to minor sex charges in 2008.
Epstein’s computers, part 2: FBI agents raided Epstein’s Manhattan mansion in 2019 and seized computers, but it is still not known what was contained on the devices — or even if the FBI examined them. A search was also conducted of Epstein US Virgin Islands property, but it occurred weeks after his arrest. Sources on the island told the Herald in 2019 that Epstein’s employees removed boxes of computers and video equipment before the FBI search was conducted.
The FBI’s Vault: The FBI releases files on it’s website in a portal it calls its “vault.” As a result of litigation by the website Radar Online, the FBI released tens of thousands of pages from 2007 to 2008. However the bulk of those documents have been blacked out. The lawyers for Radar online are still litigating the redactions, and the case now is being reviewed by New York’s Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
The Ghislaine Maxwell Prosecution: Handled by prosecutors with the Southern District of New York, the case files are thought to include hundreds of pages of evidence. Thus far, the FBI and SDNY have denied the Herald’s and other media outlets’ FOIA requests for the material.
Video cameras: Epstein kept video cameras in most of his residences. Contrary to rumors, Epstein’s brother claims these cameras were used solely for security purposes — not to spy on people. However, several of Epstein’s victims claimed that Epstein filmed sexual encounters to use as blackmail against famous figures. No one, however, has actually said they’ve seen any videos.
The “Client List”: There is no evidence that Epstein kept a client list. None of his employees, his victims or people in his orbit have mentioned a list of people who were involved in his sex trafficking operation.
U.S. Marshals Service records: Federal marshals were charged with inspecting Epstein’s plane when it arrived from overseas. A special form was used to record the names of his passengers upon arrival at airports in New York and the USVI. The Marshals service, which is under the umbrella of the Department of Homeland Security, released some of these forms pursuant to a FOIA request by the Herald in 2019, but other than Epstein’s name, the forms were completely redacted.
FAA records: The Federal Aviation Administration keeps records of where planes fly. The FAA has released some, but not all, of the information it has on Epstein’s planes. Epstein owned several different planes during his lifetime and the records could help corroborate other evidence about Epstein’s personal and business exploits.
The USVI evidence: the former attorney general for the U.S. Virgin Islands filed a civil racketeering lawsuit against Epstein’s estate after the financier’s death, alleging that he used his USVI business as a shell company to conduct his illegal activities, including child sex trafficking at his island home. The case was settled out of court and the evidence has never been made public.
Federal Grand Jury evidence: At least two federal grand juries were convened over the years to hear Epstein testimony and/or evidence. Little is known about what was presented, as grand jury cases are held in secret.
Epstein’s death investigation: Neither Epstein’s autopsy nor the report of the investigation into his death has ever been made public. Among the outstanding questions is: Were the inmates in the cells next to him or near him ever interviewed?
Epstein’s finances and his business relationships: Many questions remain about how Epstein made his fortune. It’s not clear whether the FBI ever investigated Epstein’s banking and business affairs, particularly his dealings with other wealthy men who have been accused of having sex with some of his victims.
