[Report] According to reports from the Associated Press and The New York Times among other American media outlets, the U.S. Department of Justice stated on July 7th that there is no “client list” related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. This statement effectively retracts a previous remark made by the Attorney General, Pamela Geller. In response, the White House held a press conference.
The Associated Press reported that during an interview with Fox News in February this year, Geller was asked if she would disclose the “client list” of Epstein’s case. She responded, “It’s right here on my desk for review.” This led to speculation about the “client list” in Epstein’s case. However, the U.S. Department of Justice clarified on July 7th that there is no such list.
The New York Times mentioned that at a press conference on the same day, questions were raised about the apparent contradiction regarding this matter. In response, Geller explained that she was referring to all documents related to Epstein’s case.
Geller’s response sparked controversy on social media platforms like X. In the comments section of relevant videos, some users expressed doubt, “Lies, lies, lies.”↓
“She seemed very nervous when answering this question.” ↓
In July 2019, Epstein was arrested for allegedly conspiring to traffic and sexually abuse minors and died by suicide in a prison in New York City on August 10th that year. The Epstein sex scandal erupted into a major uproar after it was revealed. Epstein had extensive interactions with powerful figures in politics, business, and entertainment, including purchasing a private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands and organizing large-scale child sex trafficking activities there. The island was later dubbed “Little Girl Island,” with some politicians and celebrities being accused of visiting the location. President Trump, who participated in the 2016 election campaign, had previously stated his intention to release a list of high-profile individuals associated with “Little Girl Island,” which was rumored to include some well-known Democratic politicians or supporters.
On July 6th local time, Broadcasting Corporation USA and Axios News Network cited a memorandum of investigation results, revealing that the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had reached a conclusion: There is no evidence to suggest that Epstein extorted wealthy individuals, possessed a so-called “client list,” or that he died by murder. Axios News Network stated that this conclusion represents the first official refutation of conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein’s activities and manner of death by the Trump administration.