Epstein

American

[ep-stahyn] / ˈɛp staɪn /

noun

Sir Jacob, 1880–1959, English sculptor, born in the U.S.

Epstein British

/ ˈɛpstaɪn /

noun

Sir Jacob. 1880–1959, British sculptor, born in the US of Russo-Polish parents

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In statements issued in 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2025 the Metropolitan Police said it believed "that other international authorities were best placed to progress" the allegations about Epstein.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Within a few months in office, Patel had fallen into line, telling Fox News that Epstein committed suicide and rejecting his former conspiracist audience’s belief that it was a murder.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

After the Epstein files were released in January, several police forces across the UK, including the Met, confirmed they were either making enquiries or assessing information before deciding whether to open an investigation.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

In addition to the apparent trafficking by train, the BBC has uncovered yet more private and commercial flights linked to Epstein arriving and leaving the UK, with the total now exceeding 120.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

But there was no way to avoid Lou Epstein when he finally went to work.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

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