Nearly 90 Flights Linked to Epstein Allegedly Arrived at or Departed from British Airfields
Analysis has found that nearly 90 flights linked to Jeffrey Epstein reportedly landed at and took off from British airfields, with some allegedly transporting women from the UK who allege they were abused by the convicted sex offender.
Aviation Records Show Trail of Movement
These aviation records were part of a trove of court documents and papers released by the estate of Jeffrey Epstein that have been disclosed over the past year. The analysis found 87 aircraft movements tied to Epstein – featuring many that were hitherto undisclosed – coming into or leaving from UK airports between the start of the 1990s and 2018.
Onboard Individuals and After Guilty Verdict Flights
Unnamed female passengers were documented among the passengers entering and exiting the UK. Notably, 15 of these flights involving the UK happened after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for procuring prostitution from a minor.
“It was ‘shocking’ that there had never been a ‘full-scale UK investigation’ into his dealings in the country,” remarked American attorneys acting for numerous Epstein survivors.
UK Survivors and Court Cases
Evidence from one of the British victims aided the conviction of Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell of sex trafficking of minors in the US in 2021. But, that survivor has never been contacted by police in the UK, as stated by her Florida-based lawyer.
In a response, the the Met stated they had “not received any further evidence that would support restarting the investigation.” They added, “If new and relevant information be presented to us, encompassing any arising from the disclosure of material in the US, we will evaluate it.”
Continuing Document Release and Legal Rulings
Proposed legislation to make public all files held by the American government in concerning Epstein was approved by the US Congress last month. The Department of Justice has until 19 December to adhere to this requirement. A vast number of documents are projected to be made public.
In a related development, a federal judge ruled last week that the DOJ could disclose case files from a trafficking prosecution against Maxwell, Epstein’s close friend, who is currently serving a 20-year jail term over the allegations.
