Justice Department and FBI Memo Dismisses Existence of "Client List" in Epstein Case, Angering Right-Wing Influencers

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Right-wing influencers in the US have reacted with anger and conspiracy theories after a joint Justice Department and FBI memo dismissed the existence of a "client list" purportedly used by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to blackmail wealthy co-conspirators. The memo, obtained by Axios, revealed that there was no credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals. Despite this, right-wing influencers are suggesting that the government is protecting a powerful cabal of pedophiles.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Justice Department and FBI memo, undated and unsigned, dismissed the existence of a "client list" in the Epstein case.
  • The memo stated that there was no credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals as part of his actions.
  • The government holds roughly 300 gigabytes of evidence against Epstein, but much of it contains identifying details about victims of trafficking or child abuse imagery.
  • Right-wing influencers are suggesting that the government is protecting a powerful cabal of pedophiles and that the "deep state" is more muscular than they imagined.
  • Conservative influencer Liz Wheeler and the Hodge Twins have called for Trump to fire US attorney general Pam Bondi over her statements regarding the "client list".

Statistics:

  • 300 gigabytes of evidence against Epstein is held by the government.
  • Much of the evidence contains identifying details about victims of trafficking or child abuse imagery.
  • The majority of the evidence against Epstein would not have been released even if he had gone to trial to protect victims.

Sources:

  • Axios
  • The New Republic
  • Fox News
  • Infowars