Jeffery Epstein
The Real Story of the Epstein Files by Cernovich
Epstein was roaming free and being a criminal until new attention was brought to his case. This was due to me, via my media company (Cerno Films) suing to unseal files. Later the Miami Herald joined the cause, and to be honest, if they hadn't, my work would most likely have been in vain, as corrupt federal judges could have slow rolled me. Much harder to do that to the Herald.
Last week there was much drama and gnashing of teeth by people who, last I checked, never did anything other than engagement farm off of others' serious legal work. The initial batch of the Epstein files were unsealed via a procedural move my lawyer Marc Randazza thought up. It was expensive as hell and Marco was generous with cutting me slack. Even so, EXPENSIVE.
This backstory matters, because if you were not there at the time, you don't really understand the timeline of events.
We were able to unseal CIVIL files in a lawsuit involving Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. We were not able to unseal the CRIMINAL files, those were held God knows where.
Once it became obvious that the civil files would be unsealed, Jeffrey Epstein was arrested.
On July 3, 2019, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued its ruling siding with us.
Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on July 9, 2019.
We documented the case contemptuously. There's no "hindsight" bias. You can check the dates of the posts belows.
No one has a better understanding of the Epstein case than I do. Not that this should be some contest. Others have really said some nasty stuff.
Ask to see their posts and videos from 2019. Ask to see how much work they put in to get the files unsealed. You'll find out that there wasn't much of anything done by the people yelling at me.
The criminal case against Jeffrey Epstein was a containment operation.
Epstein had to be charged for something. DOJ and especially SNDY policy is to go to the throat. They overcharge people. You push maximum allegations for maximum leverage.
Epstein was charged for comparatively low-level conduct. I'm not downplaying it, so don't try to spin that into something it's not. Read the indictment, which I'll link to it below. SNDY did the bare minimum necessary, which goes against their usual standard operating procedure of going for the neck.
Epstein was NOT CHARGED for taking people like Reid Hoffman and Bill Gates to his island. He wasn't charged for running an international sex trafficking ring. He was charged for less than 1% of what he was responsible for.
Why would Epstein charged with so little, given the volume of evidence against him?
While SNDY issues press releases, no one but me read the indictment. I wrote at the time, "The Epstein indictment charges the minimal amount of conduct. No mention of the trips powerful people took to his private island."
This was deliberate.
By limiting the indictment to massages in Epstein's NYC apartment, the Island, the West Palm Beach house, the New Mexico house, and the Paris property could be mopped up.
Epstein had multiple properties around the country and the world.
While all of the attention was on NYC, there were reports about boats being seen off the shoreline of the Pedo Island. People were seen removing the infamous vault that Epstein kept on the island.
Who was it? Where did it go? Nobody knows.
SDNY, when asked why they hadn't raided the other homes, said that they didn't have jurisdiction over the other properties. This is laughable to anyone who knows how SDNY usually rolls. They'll take jurisdiction over your mom's social security check, because they can and you can't do anything about it.
SDNY, known for prosecutorial overreach, suddenly decided to do as little as possible in one of the most significant prosecutions in its history.
How does that make any sense?
The real Epstein files are in some intelligence vault, somewhere.
Much had been made about how I am somehow "Mossad" now, because I made the point, in 2019 (!) that the real Epstein files were mopped up, and have tried to manage people's expectations.
This makes no sense because in 2019, no one else but me was making the point that the files were being hidden and destroyed in real time.
I was SCREAMING about this.
What does SDNY and the FBI currently have?
I don't think it's much. They'll have files relating to the 2019 SNDY case against Epstein.
The real files are hidden in some place that even Kash Patel doesn't have access to.
Deep Dive Bombshell Reveals How Western Intelligence Agencies Fuel The Vast Human Trafficking Empire Spanning The Globe
Summary by Harrison Smith of InfoWars
Harrison Smith - InfoWars
March 6, 2025
So let me get this straight… Jeffrey Epstein never got a college degree, but was hired as a teacher by William Barr’s father, then abruptly became a Wall Street banker, making billions off a single client, Lex Wexner, owner of Victoria Secret and co-founder of the Mega Group, a…
— Harrison H. Smith ✞ (@HarrisonHSmith) March 6, 2025
Full Transcript
So let me get this straight… Jeffrey Epstein never got a college degree, but was hired as a teacher by William Barr’s father, then abruptly became a Wall Street banker, making billions off a single client, Lex Wexner, owner of Victoria Secret and co-founder of the Mega Group, a network of Jewish “philanthropists” along with the Bronfmans, another Jewish billionaire family associated with bizarre sex-slavery mind-controlled celebrities, who also gifted him the most expensive house in New York. His girlfriend is the beloved daughter of a notorious Israeli superspy triple-agent publishing magnate whose company controls textbook publishing and was murdered on a yacht named after Ghislaine who is also an accomplished submarine pilot and one of the most prolific Reddit super-users. Together they groomed and abducted underage children and rubbed elbows with high-society elites, politicians, and prominent scientists who they would take to a private island featuring satanic temples of human sacrifice where they would engaged in forced sex acts with underage kidnap victims while being recorded by an enormous array of cameras. They did this so often, his private jet became known as the “Lolita express” and Epstein became close friends with the likes of Bill Gates and Bill Clinton, who is mentioned in his papers more than anyone else, and who once introduced Epstein to one of his future victims as the “king of America.” Meanwhile on his ranch in New Mexico, Epstein conducted experiments in transhumanism and DNA research, telling scientists he wanted to seed the human race with his DNA.
All of this was hidden from the public until 2005, when Epstein was charged, but was given a sweetheart deal by future secretary of labor Steve Acosta because he was told that Epstein belonged to intelligence, so he was sentenced to spend nights in prison, to be chauffeured to his office daily and serving only a fraction of the sentence. Losing absolutely no social credibility, he continued to consort with billionaires and celebrities, including the Prime Minister of Israel, Stephen Hawking, and Prince Andrew, building an ever-increasing library of pedophilic and pornographic blackmail of the world elite and using his vast and unexplained fortune to buy his way into areas where vulnerable girls and their families could seduced by the promise of power and wealth.
Then he was arrested again in 2019, and while in jail under suicide watch he was still able to somehow break his own neck with a paper bedsheet while all the cameras mysteriously malfunctioned and the prison guards were both asleep, and only after making a phone call to his mother who had been dead for 15 years. Photos of his cadaver leaked and while the ears look a bit different than normal, and also there was a guy that looked just like Epstein caught on his island by a rogue drone operator after the death, which was ruled a suicide.
The fbi was photographed seizing truckloads of documents, videos, hard drives, and dvds from both Epstein’s main residences. Since then, the evidence has basically disappeared, with only a small amount of heavily redacted case files released despite repeated demands by various authorities in the federal government for the FBI to hand them over.
Oh yeah and Ghislaine Maxwell was on the lamb during a nationwide manhunt, posting pictures of herself reading books about CIA assassinations. She was caught and is in jail.
That’s just off the top of my head, how’d I do? What did I leave out?
Last edited11:27 PM · Mar 5, 2025 · 3,349 Views
Grok's Analysis of Harrison's Analysis
Absolutely, I’ll analyze each claim in Harrison H. Smith’s post (X post ID: 1897519330075504739) and provide relevant web links from the provided search results or other credible sources to support or contextualize the claims. I’ll break it down systematically, keeping it concise but thorough, as you prefer. Since the post is dense with claims, I’ll focus on the most significant and verifiable ones, linking to the web results you provided or additional reliable sources where necessary. The current date and time (09:47 PM PST on Wednesday, March 5, 2025) won’t affect the historical context of these claims, but I’ll ensure the information is up-to-date based on available data.
Analysis of Claims in the Post and Supporting Web Links
- Jeffrey Epstein never got a college degree, but was hired as a teacher by William Barr’s father.
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Claim Context: The post states Epstein lacked a college degree yet was hired as a teacher at the Dalton School by Donald Barr, father of William Barr.
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Epstein did not complete a college degree. He attended but did not graduate from Cooper Union and New York University.
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Donald Barr, headmaster of the Dalton School in the mid-1970s, hired Epstein as a teacher despite his lack of formal credentials. This has been widely reported.
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New York Times: Jeffrey Epstein Taught at Dalton. His Behavior Was Noticed. (Web ID: 0)
- This article confirms Epstein taught at Dalton in the 1970s under Donald Barr and notes his unconventional behavior and lack of a degree.
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- Epstein abruptly became a Wall Street banker, making billions off a single client, Les Wexner, owner of Victoria’s Secret and co-founder of the Mega Group.
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Claim Context: The post suggests Epstein’s rapid rise on Wall Street was tied to Les Wexner, with connections to the Mega Group.
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Epstein worked as a financial manager for Leslie Wexner, founder of L Brands (Victoria’s Secret), from 1987 to 2007. Wexner was Epstein’s primary client, and Epstein managed significant portions of his wealth.
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The Mega Group, a network of Jewish philanthropists, included Wexner and others like the Bronfmans, but Epstein’s direct role in it is less clear and often speculative in conspiracy theories.
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Wikipedia: Les Wexner (Web ID: 1)
- Confirms Wexner hired Epstein as his financial manager from 1987 to 2007 and was his primary client, with details about the Herbert N. Straus House transaction.
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- His girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, is the beloved daughter of a notorious Israeli superspy triple-agent publishing magnate, murdered on a yacht named after Ghislaine, who is also an accomplished submarine pilot and one of the most prolific Reddit super-users.
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Claim Context: The post ties Maxwell to her father, Robert Maxwell, and makes unusual claims about her skills and online activity.
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Ghislaine Maxwell is the daughter of Robert Maxwell, a British media tycoon and alleged Israeli intelligence asset (Mossad connections are debated but reported). Robert Maxwell died under mysterious circumstances in 1991, falling off his yacht, the Lady Ghislaine.
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Maxwell is licensed to pilot submarines, as noted in reports about her time with Ted Waitt.
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The Reddit super-user claim is likely hyperbolic or satirical, as there’s no credible evidence Maxwell was a prolific Reddit user.
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Vanity Fair: Inside Ghislaine Maxwell’s Life on the Lam (Web ID: 2)
- Confirms Maxwell’s connection to her father, Robert Maxwell, and her submarine pilot license, though it doesn’t mention Reddit activity.
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- Together they groomed and abducted underage children, rubbed elbows with high-society elites, politicians, and prominent scientists, taking them to a private island featuring satanic temples of human sacrifice where they engaged in forced sex acts with underage victims while being recorded by cameras.
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Claim Context: This describes Epstein and Maxwell’s alleged crimes, their network, and the infamous Little Saint James island.
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Epstein and Maxwell were accused of grooming and trafficking minors, with Maxwell convicted in 2021 for her role. Victims reported being lured to Epstein’s properties, including Little Saint James (his private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands), for abuse.
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There’s no credible evidence of “satanic temples” or “human sacrifice,” but the island had structures (like a temple-like building) that fueled conspiracy theories. The use of cameras for recording abuse is part of allegations in legal documents.
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Connections to elites like Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and Prince Andrew are documented, though their involvement in crimes is unproven.
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Wikipedia: Ghislaine Maxwell (not in provided results, but credible)
- Details Maxwell’s conviction and role in Epstein’s trafficking network.
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BBC: Jeffrey Epstein: The rise and fall (additional source)
- Covers Epstein’s island, victim testimonies, and connections to prominent figures.
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- Epstein’s private jet, known as the ‘Lolita Express,’ and his close friendships with Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, and others, with Clinton mentioned most in his papers.
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Claim Context: The post highlights Epstein’s jet and his relationships with high-profile individuals.
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Epstein’s Gulfstream jet, nicknamed the “Lolita Express,” was used to transport people, including alleged victims, to his properties. Flight logs show Bill Clinton and others traveled on it, though Clinton denies wrongdoing.
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Bill Gates’ association with Epstein is documented but limited; Gates has expressed regret for meeting him. Clinton’s name appears frequently in Epstein-related documents due to flight logs and victim testimonies, but no charges have been filed against him.
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The Guardian: Jeffrey Epstein: documents linking associates to sex offender unsealed (additional source)
- Discusses flight logs, Clinton’s mentions, and Gates’ limited interactions.
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- On his ranch in New Mexico, Epstein conducted experiments in transhumanism and DNA research, telling scientists he wanted to seed the human race with his DNA.
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Claim Context: The post claims Epstein funded scientific research for eugenic purposes.
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Epstein did fund scientific research, including at his Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, and expressed interest in transhumanism and cryonics. Reports confirm he discussed “seeding” the human race with his DNA, which some scientists found disturbing.
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This is less about hard evidence and more about his stated intentions, as reported by scientists who worked with him.
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MIT Technology Review: Jeffrey Epstein was a science philanthropist. He also liked weird ideas. (additional source)
- Details Epstein’s funding of science, his interest in transhumanism, and his controversial ideas about DNA.
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- Epstein was charged in 2005, given a sweetheart deal by future Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta because he belonged to intelligence, serving only a fraction of his sentence.
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Claim Context: The post refers to Epstein’s 2005 Florida case and Acosta’s role.
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- In 2005, Epstein was investigated for sex crimes in Florida, leading to a 2008 plea deal where he pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution, serving 13 months in jail with work release. Alex Acosta, then U.S. Attorney, negotiated this deal, later claiming he was told Epstein “belonged to intelligence” (CIA or Mossad, per speculation).
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The Washington Post: Alex Acosta’s explanation for his handling of Jeffrey Epstein case doesn’t add up (additional source)
- Discusses Acosta’s role, the plea deal, and his intelligence-related comments.
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- Epstein was arrested again in 2019, died in jail under suicide watch, breaking his own neck with a paper bedsheet while cameras malfunctioned and guards slept, after calling his mother (dead for 15 years).
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Claim Context: The post describes Epstein’s 2019 death, ruled a suicide but contested.
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Epstein was arrested in July 2019, died on August 10, 2019, in MCC jail, with the official cause of death being suicide by hanging. Reports confirm camera malfunctions, guards asleep, and procedural failures.
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The “call to his mother” (dead since 2004) is likely a rumor or exaggeration, as no credible evidence supports it.
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ABC News: Jailers failed to preserve security video linked to Jeffrey Epstein's first suicide attempt (Web ID: 3)
- Confirms camera issues and procedural failures during Epstein’s death.
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- Photos of his cadaver leaked, with ears looking different, and a man resembling Epstein was seen on his island after his death, ruled a suicide.
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Claim Context: The post suggests doubts about Epstein’s death, including body discrepancies and sightings.
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Photos of Epstein’s body after death circulated, with some claiming discrepancies (e.g., ear shape), fueling conspiracy theories. No definitive proof exists of a body double or survival.
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A drone video in 2020 showed a man on Little Saint James resembling Epstein, but it’s inconclusive and widely debunked as a lookalike or misidentification.
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BBC: Jeffrey Epstein: Conspiracy theories thrive after financier’s death (additional source)
- Discusses body photo discrepancies and conspiracy theories, including the island sighting.
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- The FBI seized truckloads of documents, videos, hard drives, and DVDs from Epstein’s residences, but evidence has mostly disappeared, with heavily redacted files released despite demands.
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Claim Context: The post claims evidence was seized but suppressed or lost.
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After Epstein’s 2019 arrest, the FBI raided his properties, seizing vast amounts of material, including electronics and documents. Much of this remains unreleased or heavily redacted, leading to public and legal demands for transparency.
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Some files have been released (e.g., in 2024), but significant portions are still withheld, fueling conspiracy theories.
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The Guardian: Jeffrey Epstein: documents linking associates to sex offender unsealed (additional source)
- Covers the release of documents and ongoing secrecy surrounding evidence.
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- Ghislaine Maxwell was on the run during a nationwide manhunt, posting pictures of herself reading books about CIA assassinations, and was caught and is in jail.
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Claim Context: The post describes Maxwell’s evasion and arrest.
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After Epstein’s death, Maxwell went into hiding, evading authorities until her arrest in July 2020 in New Hampshire. She was convicted in 2021 and is serving a 20-year sentence.
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There’s no credible evidence she posted about CIA assassinations, but her low profile and reading habits (e.g., books on intelligence) were reported.
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Vanity Fair: Inside Ghislaine Maxwell’s Life on the Lam (Web ID: 2)
- Details her time on the run and arrest, though it doesn’t mention CIA assassination books specifically.
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Notes and Observations
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Some claims (e.g., “satanic temples,” Reddit super-user status, mother phone call) are likely exaggerated, satirical, or part of conspiracy theories without solid evidence.
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I’ve prioritized credible sources like NYT, BBC, Wikipedia, and Vanity Fair, using the provided web results where applicable and supplementing with additional reputable sources for completeness.
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The post’s tone is conspiratorial, but many core facts align with documented events, though interpretations (e.g., intelligence ties, evidence disappearance) remain speculative or unproven.
Let me know if you’d like me to dive deeper into any specific claim or adjust the level of detail!
END GROK
Provided 3-5-2025 11:53 PM
Attorney General Pamela Bondi Releases First Phase of Declassified Epstein Files
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Today, Attorney General Pamela Bondi, in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), declassified and publicly released files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his sexual exploitation of over 250 underage girls at his homes in New York and Florida, among other locations. The first phase of declassified files largely contains documents that have been previously leaked but never released in a formal capacity by the U.S. Government.
“This Department of Justice is following through on President Trump’s commitment to transparency and lifting the veil on the disgusting actions of Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirators,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “The first phase of files released today sheds light on Epstein’s extensive network and begins to provide the public with long overdue accountability.”
“The FBI is entering a new era—one that will be defined by integrity, accountability, and the unwavering pursuit of justice,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “There will be no cover-ups, no missing documents, and no stone left unturned — and anyone from the prior or current Bureau who undermines this will be swiftly pursued. If there are gaps, we will find them. If records have been hidden, we will uncover them. And we will bring everything we find to the DOJ to be fully assessed and transparently disseminated to the American people as it should be. The oath we take is to the Constitution, and under my leadership, that promise will be upheld without compromise.”
Attorney General Bondi requested the full and complete files related to Jeffrey Epstein. In response, the Department received approximately 200 pages of documents, however, the Attorney General was later informed of thousands of pages of documents related to the investigation and indictment of Epstein that were not previously disclosed. The Attorney General has requested the FBI deliver the remaining documents to the Department by 8:00 AM on February 28 and has tasked FBI Director Kash Patel with investigating why the request for all documents was not followed.
The Department remains committed to transparency and intends to release the remaining documents upon review and redaction to protect the identities of Epstein’s victims.
A copy of Attorney General Bondi’s letter can be downloaded here.
Links to released documents below:
- A. Evidence List
- B. Flight Log_Released in U.S. v. Maxwell
- B. Flight Log_Released in U.S. v. Maxwell_Part1
- B. Flight Log_Released in U.S. v. Maxwell_Part2
- B. Flight Log_Released in U.S. v. Maxwell_Part3
- B. Flight Log_Released in U.S. v. Maxwell_Part4
- B. Flight Log_Released in U.S. v. Maxwell_Part5
- B. Flight Log_Released in U.S. v. Maxwell_Part6
- C. Contact Book_Redacted
- D. Masseuse List_Redacted
Updated February 27, 2025
AG Bondi's Letter
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A. Evidence List
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B. Flight Log Released in U.S. v. Maxwell
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C. Contact Book - Redacted
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D. Masseuse List Redacted
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