Nearly 90 Air Travels Associated to Epstein Allegedly Came to or from UK Airports
A review has uncovered that close to 90 flights connected to Jeffrey Epstein reportedly landed at and took off from UK airfields, with some allegedly having onboard women from the UK who assert they were abused by the convicted sex offender.
Aviation Records Uncover 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 previous twelve months. The investigation found 87 aircraft movements linked to Epstein – including many that were hitherto undisclosed – coming into or leaving from British airfields between the early 1990s and 2018.
Passenger Details and Post-Conviction Travel
Unnamed “females” were listed among the individuals travelling into and out of the UK. Crucially, 15 of these flights involving the UK happened following Epstein’s 2008 conviction for procuring prostitution from a minor.
“It was ‘appalling’ that there had never been a ‘comprehensive British inquiry’ into his dealings in the country,” remarked US lawyers representing numerous Epstein survivors.
British Victims and Court Cases
A statement from one of the British victims helped convict Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell of sex trafficking of minors in the US in 2021. But, that survivor has not been approached by police in the UK, as stated by her attorney based in Florida.
In a statement, the Metropolitan police stated they had “not been provided with any further evidence that would support reopening the investigation.” They noted, “Should fresh and pertinent evidence be brought to our attention, including any resulting from the disclosure of documents in the US, we will assess it.”
Ongoing Document Release and Legal Rulings
A bill to make public every document held by the US government in relation to Epstein passed the House and Senate last month. The Department of Justice has until 19 December to comply. Hundreds of thousands of files are expected to be made public.
Additionally, a US judge ruled last week that the DOJ could disclose evidence from a trafficking prosecution against Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime confidante, who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence over the charges.