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Epstein was invited to gatherings with a dozen members of Congress years after his initial arrest, documents reveal (www.independent.co.uk)
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[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Over half the lawmakers involved are from New York, New Mexico and Florida — states where Epstein owned sprawling properties. Notable names include House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Martin Heinrich.

Intermediaries — such as public relations executives and major donors with ties to Epstein — issued the invitations. And it’s unclear how many events Epstein attended, if any, or whether lawmakers themselves were aware of the entreaties being made on their behalf.

But, taken together, the documents reveal how many political insiders tied to Capitol Hill viewed Epstein in the decade before his death. They didn't shun the convicted sex offender or purge him from their email lists. Instead, they persistently pursued him.

[–] ToastedRavioli@midwest.social 4 points 1 month ago

If politicians were scrupulous about the ethics or criminality of the people they ask for money, they wouldnt have a very long list of people to ask for money