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Jeffrey Epstein’s brother alleges Trump’s role in his death

Orange flash seen outside Epstein’s cell on night he died
  • Jeffrey Epstein's brother, Mark Epstein, submitted an online tip to the FBI in February 2023, alleging that Donald Trump authorised his brother's murder in prison.
  • Mark Epstein confirmed to The Independent that he sent the tip, which claimed Jeffrey Epstein was killed to prevent him from “naming names”.
  • Despite providing his contact details, Mark Epstein stated that neither the FBI nor any other law enforcement agency followed up on his claim.
  • The Department of Justice, in a January 2024 press release, described such claims against Donald Trump as “unfounded and false”, suggesting they might be fake or falsely submitted.
  • Mark Epstein has consistently maintained his belief that his brother was murdered and possessed compromising information ('dirt') on powerful individuals, including Donald Trump.
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