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> You think Epstein funding some research washes him of his past transgressions? No, but it helps him maintain his social standing, which was a key factor in t
by human20190310 7y ago
> You think Epstein funding some research washes him of his past transgressions?
No, but it helps him maintain his social standing, which was a key factor in the lenient sentence he got for his conviction. Connections were a form of insurance for Epstein.
- rowanG077 7y agoIs there any proof to your claim?
- human20190310 7y agoThe Washington Post did a piece on the unusual handling of Epstein's case, e.g. having his case reviewed at the highest level of the Justice Department in an attempt to overrule the Miami prosecutors: https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/the-pressure-on-a-prosecutor-how-epsteins-wealth-and-power-steered-acosta-toward-lenient-deal/2019/07/12/2a7bdd08-a421-11e9-bd56-eac6bb02d01d_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/the-pressure-o...
- rowanG077 7y agoI can't view this for some reason. Is there an alternative where I can read this article?