The latest release of the Epstein files dumped more than 3 million files at the end of January, bringing forth shocking allegations and ample evidence of revolting behavior among the world’s richest and most powerful people — from Bill Gates to former Prince Andrew, and from Elon Musk to Jeff Bezos to the oft-mentioned President Donald Trump. While being named in the files is not a crime in itself, the accusations are concerning enough that many wonder why prosecutions aren’t forthcoming.
Across Europe, the release triggered a wave of resignations and criminal investigations, with the U.K.’s former ambassador to the U.S. resigning in disgrace from the House of Lords and Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government now teeters on the edge of collapse.
