Jeffrey Epstein

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His death didn’t end the case; it only shifted the focus to everyone who enabled him. — Common framing by victims’ lawyers

from Congress forces open the Epstein files · Updated May 14

Stories

Banks that served Epstein have now paid over half a billion dollars to trafficking survivors

Money Moves

Died August 10, 2019, in federal custody (ruled suicide)

Bank of America agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it ignored red flags in Epstein's banking, including over $170 million in Leon Black payments not reported as suspicious until his 2019 death. On April 3, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff approved the settlement, following $290 million JPMorgan Chase and $75 million Deutsche Bank settlements in 2023.

Updated May 30

First criminal investigation of a senior British royal in centuries

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Deceased (died August 10, 2019)

Nearly four centuries ago, the last time British police arrested a senior royal, the monarch lost his head. On February 19, 2026, Thames Valley Police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew and brother of King Charles III, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He's the first senior royal to face criminal investigation in modern history. The next day, police executed search warrants at Royal Lodge, a 30-room Windsor estate, and Wood Farm in Norfolk, seizing potential evidence.

Updated May 29

Congress forces open the Epstein files

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Died in federal custody in 2019; estate still in litigation

Jeffrey Epstein is dead, but his paper trail has led to immediate legal battles. On January 30, 2026, the Justice Department released more than 3 million pages, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images.

Updated May 14