French Epstein probe sees 10 new alleged victims come forward
French prosecutors are investigating the network of Jeffrey Epstein, with about 10 new alleged victims coming forward. This brings the total number of suspected victims to around 20 as part of a broader human trafficking investigation. Authorities are seeking to uncover potential offenses committed in France or involving French perpetrators.
- ▪About 10 new suspected victims have come forward in the French investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's network.
- ▪French magistrates are looking into possible offenses committed in France or involving French individuals who facilitated Epstein's crimes.
- ▪The investigation was prompted by the release of files from the US Justice Department regarding Epstein's activities.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ France listening to 10 ‘new’ suspected victims of Epstein: Prosecutor — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ 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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French probe into Jeffrey Epstein sees about 10 new alleged victims come forwardTopic:Sexual OffencesMon 18 May 2026 at 6:38amMon 18 May 2026 at 6:38amMon 18 May 2026 at 6:38amFrench prosecutors are investigating the network of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. (AP: New York State Sex Offender Registry)In short: About 20 suspected victims of Jeffrey Epstein have come forward as part of a French investigation into the late sex offender's network. Prosecutors say about 10 of them are new victims who had not come forward previously.Suspected victims already known to investigators included women who had spoken during probes into former model agency boss Gerald Marie and late model agent Jean-Luc Brunel.abc.net.au/news/new-victims-french-investigation-into-jeffrey-epstein/106690740Link…
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