France listening to 10 ‘new’ suspected victims of Epstein: Prosecutor
French authorities are investigating approximately 10 new suspected victims of Jeffrey Epstein as part of an ongoing probe. Paris Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau announced that around 20 individuals have come forward since a public appeal was made in February. The investigation is focused on potential offenses committed by French perpetrators who facilitated Epstein's crimes.
- ▪About 10 new suspected victims have come forward in France's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's network.
- ▪Paris Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau stated that around 20 suspected victims have made themselves known since February.
- ▪French magistrates are investigating possible offenses committed in France or involving French perpetrators related to Epstein's crimes.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ French Epstein probe sees 10 new alleged victims come forward — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Around 10 ‘new’ victims in France’s Epstein investigation, Paris prosecutor says — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Around 10 ‘new’ victims come forward in France’s Epstein probe, prosecutor says — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Around 10 'new' victims come forward in France's Epstein investigation — France 24 (EN)
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News|Human TraffickingFrance listening to 10 ‘new’ suspected victims of Epstein: ProsecutorFrench magistrates are investigating possible offences involving French perpetrators who facilitated Epstein’s crimes.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPrinted copies of the Jeffrey Epstein files are displayed on February 10, 2026 in Miami, Florida, the United States [Cristobal Herrara-Ulashkevich/EPA]By Al Jazeera Staff and AFPPublished On 17 May 202617 May 2026A prosecutor in France has revealed that about 10 new suspected victims have come forward in the European country’s probe into the network of late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Speaking with the RTL broadcaster, Paris Public…
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