Topics & People
A French modeling agent and close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, accused of procuring girls for him. Virginia Roberts Giuffre also recanted claims against him.
A U.S. Congressman who has been vocal about the Epstein case and is quoted describing it as a 'global pedophile ring', a maximalist view that Michael Tracey questions.
A high-profile lawyer who represented Epstein victims, including Virginia Roberts Giuffre. He is part of the legal team Michael Tracey scrutinizes for financial incentives and shaping the public narrative.
A lawyer representing many of Epstein's accusers. Michael Tracey criticizes him as an 'extortionist' who has profited immensely from the case through settlements.
An investigative journalist for the Miami Herald whose 2018 series on Jeffrey Epstein is credited with bringing the case back into the national spotlight, though Michael Tracey criticizes her work for alleged errors.
A prominent lawyer who was accused of sexual abuse by Virginia Roberts Giuffre. She later recanted her claim against him, a fact Michael Tracey uses to question the reliability of other accusations.
A key accuser of Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew. Michael Tracey questions her credibility, citing her recanted allegations and labeling her as a central figure in the 'Epstein Mythology'.
A close associate and former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, convicted for her role in recruiting, grooming, and trafficking young girls for him.
A billionaire businessman and founder of L Brands, considered by many to be the primary source of Jeffrey Epstein's initial wealth and power, having given him power of attorney over his finances.
A member of the British royal family whose arrest and deep connection to Jeffrey Epstein are discussed as a significant development in the ongoing scandal.