Summary
Documents from the U.S. Department of Justice reveal that Jeffrey Epstein tried to influence media coverage about sexual abuse allegations against him. Epstein used his relationship with billionaire Mortimer Zuckerman, the then-owner of the New York Daily News, to alter how the newspaper reported the story after Epstein's 2008 conviction.
Key Facts
- Jeffrey Epstein sought to change media coverage about allegations against him.
- The U.S. Department of Justice released documents showing Epstein's efforts.
- Epstein had a business and personal relationship with Mortimer Zuckerman.
- Zuckerman owned the New York Daily News at the time.
- Documents show Epstein suggested changes to how the Daily News reported the story.
- An email exchange in 2009 showed Epstein contacting Zuckerman about the coverage.
- The Daily News eventually published an article but avoided mentioning Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for child sex trafficking.
