Close to Ninety Air Travels Linked to Epstein Allegedly Landed at or Took Off from British Airfields
Analysis has uncovered that nearly 90 flights linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein reportedly arrived at and departed from British airports, with some reportedly transporting women from the UK who assert they were exploited by the convicted child sex offender.
Aviation Records Uncover Trail of Movement
These aviation records were among a trove of legal papers and files released by the estate of Jeffrey Epstein that have been released over the previous twelve months. The analysis found 87 aircraft movements tied to Epstein – including many that were not previously known – arriving or departing from British airfields between the early 1990s and 2018.
Passenger Details and Post-Conviction Flights
Unidentified female passengers were listed among the individuals entering and exiting the UK. Crucially, 15 of these flights involving the UK occurred following Epstein’s 2008 conviction for soliciting sex from a child.
“It was ‘appalling’ that there had never been a ‘comprehensive British inquiry’ into his dealings in the country,” stated American attorneys acting for numerous Epstein victims.
UK Survivors and Legal Proceedings
A statement from one of the UK-based survivors aided the conviction of Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell of child sex-trafficking in the US in 2021. But, that survivor has never been contacted by British law enforcement, as stated by her attorney based in Florida.
In a response, the London's Metropolitan Police said they had “not been provided with any additional evidence that would support reopening the inquiry.” They commented, “Should fresh and pertinent information be brought to our attention, including any resulting from the disclosure of documents in the US, we will review it.”
Continuing Disclosure and Legal Rulings
Proposed legislation to release all files held by the US government in concerning Epstein was approved by the House and Senate last month. The US justice department has until 19 December to comply. A vast number of papers are anticipated to be released.
Additionally, a US judge ruled last week that the department could make public investigative materials from a trafficking prosecution against Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime confidante, who is serving a 20-year jail term over the charges.
