Judge releases Epstein list: over 150 names announced

Breaking news: Epstein documents reveal names like Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Stephen Hawking. Alan Dershowitz accused of sexual relations with a minor.

*Breaking News*

Today marks a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's client list. Judge Loretta Preska has confirmed that the first names from the list will be released, a moment that many have been anticipating. One individual, referred to as Doe 107, has expressed fear about the potential release of her name, citing concerns about physical harm in her culturally conservative country of residence. However, her identity was not included in the list released on Wednesday, prompting her lawyer to seek clarification from the judge.

As we await the full release of the list, some notable names have already been mentioned in connection with the Epstein documents. These include former Israel Prime Minister Ehud Barak, Prince Andrew, George Lucas, Donald Trump, Alan Dershowitz, Naomi Campbell, Al Gore, Kevin Spacey, Tom Pritzker, Les Wexner, Governor Bill Richardson, and Jean Luc Brunel. Additionally, former President Bill Clinton has been described as a "close personal" friend of Epstein, although he denies this characterization. Magician David Copperfield has also been mentioned as a friend of Epstein's at a dinner party, but he is not accused of any wrongdoing.

The documents also contain allegations against several individuals, including Alan Dershowitz, who is accused of having sexual relations with a minor, and Epstein allegedly forcing a girl to have sex with Prince Andrew. Ghislaine Maxwell, a key figure in the case, denies instructing Virginia Giuffre to have sex with a hedge fund manager and maintains that she did not travel with Giuffre to London. Epstein himself is said to have offered rewards to disprove allegations, including claims about an underage orgy involving Stephen Hawking.

These revelations provide a glimpse into the complex web of relationships and allegations surrounding Epstein and his associates. As more details emerge, we will continue to provide updates on this unfolding story. Stay tuned for the latest developments.