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[–] chaogomu@lemmy.world 21 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Another factor here is that Epstein was obsessed with physics and being friends with physicists.

While Epstein was always a monster. He could hide it around certain people.

But from everything I've read, the monster always comes out. And we all know what being Epstein's friend eventually entails.

[–] Azrael@reddthat.com 14 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

That's pure speculation. Your argument is what is referred to as "guilt by association". Your argument has no basis. It wouldn't hold up in court.

[–] Tonava@sopuli.xyz 1 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Also does anyone actually have info about in what context Hawking is mentioned in the files? That makes all the difference here, I'd imagine

[–] Azrael@reddthat.com 2 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

Yes. There was a scientific conference held on Epstein's island in 2006. Hawking was one of the scientists who attended. There is no evidence that Hawking even knew what was going on regarding the sex trafficking.

https://www.justice.gov/epstein

[–] Bullerfar@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

These people don't care. I got downvoted to hell by saying the same thing. Apparently faktual evidence isn't the norm in here.

[–] Azrael@reddthat.com 3 points 1 day ago

You're probably right. A story is more important than facts to them.