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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Jeffrey Epstein lured some of his victims in the 2000s by promising to help them get into New York University and Columbia University, then sometimes footing the tuition bills.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lawyers for the Clintons called the subpoenas "unenforceable", and said they had already provided the "limited information" they had about Epstein.

From BBC

Downing Street said "new information" had emerged relating to the former ambassador's friendship with Epstein.

From BBC

He referred to one occasion he had spent one or two nights on Epstein's infamous private island, as well as visits to Epstein's New York and New Mexico properties.

From BBC

The billionaire has previously said he regretted his association with Epstein, wasn’t aware of his crimes and that Epstein misappropriated funds from him.

From The Wall Street Journal

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