More French citizens name in latest Epstein files release by US justice department
## Release of Epstein Documents by US Justice Department
Release of Epstein Documents by US Justice Department
On Fri, Oct 6, 2023, the US Justice Department released a collection of approximately three million documents, photos, and videos related to the case of Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted child sex offender who died in prison in 2019.
The documents include records of individuals with connections to Epstein, highlighting numerous prominent figures, including several French nationals, indicating a potentially wider network in France than previously recognized.
Involvement of French Political Figures
Among those cited are far-right leader Marine Le Pen, mentioned 88 times, and her former partner, who is reported to have engaged with Steve Bannon, an ex-advisor to Donald Trump, regarding funding for the National Rally party from Epstein.
The inclusion of individuals in these documents does not imply any wrongdoing on their part.
Other French government officials referenced in the documents include former economy and finance minister Bruno Le Maire and former Minister of National Education Jack Lang. It is noted that Lang’s daughter, Caroline, allegedly co-founded an offshore company with Epstein in 2016, despite his status as a registered sex offender at that time.
The inclusion of individuals in these documents does not imply any wrongdoing on their part.
On Mon, Oct 9, 2023, the US Justice Department announced the removal of several thousand documents that inadvertently disclosed the identities of some of Epstein's victims.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
