Summary
Megyn Kelly, on her radio show, questioned the characterization of Jeffrey Epstein as a pedophile, based on the ages of the individuals involved. She discussed distinctions between legal terms related to sexual offenses with minors. Recent emails about Epstein have brought renewed attention to President Donald Trump’s past connections with the late financier.
Key Facts
- Megyn Kelly questioned calling Jeffrey Epstein a pedophile, citing ages of those he was involved with.
- Kelly mentioned her information came from a source close to the case but did not reveal the source.
- A medical expert explained the difference between pedophilia (attraction to prepubescent children) and hebephilia (attraction to pubescent children).
- Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting charges of sex trafficking.
- In 2008, Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor and registered as a sex offender.
- Recent communications have brought Epstein's past relationship with President Trump under scrutiny.
- Trump has denied knowing about Epstein's crimes and claimed to have ended their relationship years before Epstein's death.
- The age of consent is 17 in New York and 18 in Florida.
