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Sky News AU
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘I know the facts': Former lawyer of Jeffery Epstein defends Donald Trump and issues fresh details surrounding list
Jeffrey Epstein's former lawyer Alan Dershowitz has defended US President Donald Trump in a bombshell 'inside scoop' published in the Wall Street Journal this week. Mr Dershowitz's article was published amid escalating pressure on the Trump administration after the US Department of Justice and the FBI released a joint two-page memo which said a joint investigation "revealed no incriminating 'client list'". It also said FBI investigators concluded that Epstein committed suicide in his prison cell in New York City. On Tuesday, Mr Dershowitz - who was also part of President Trump's defence team in his first impeachment trial in 2020 - claimed in his article that Epstein 'never had a 'client list''. 'I was Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer. I know the facts,' he wrote. 'I have seen nothing that would suggest anything improper or even questionable by Trump.' 'Open records show an acquaintance between Epstein and Donald Trump many years ago. That relationship ended when Trump reportedly banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago, long before becoming President.' Mr Dershowitz also claimed the names of several 'clients', who were redacted from files by the courts, did not include 'any current officeholders'. He insisted the names should be released and the media "should petition' for the courts to do so, in order so the public can 'draw its own conclusions'. Mr Dershowitz also said it was 'clear' Epstein killed himself. 'What isn't clear is whether he was assisted by jail personnel. That seems likely to me, based on the evidence of allegedly broken cameras, transfer of his cellmate and the absence of guards during relevant time periods,' he wrote. Mr Dershowitz said he had 'absolutely no doubt' Epstein did not ever work for any intelligence agency, despite rumours, and that his sources in Israel also confirmed he did not work for Israeli intelligence either. 'That false story – recently peddled by Tucker Carlson – probably emanated from credible allegations that Robert Maxwell (1923-91), father of Epstein's former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, worked with the Mossad,' he said. 'Conspiracy stories attract readers, viewers and listeners. They are also fodder for political attacks.' During a press conference on Tuesday, local time, the President said he didn't "understand" the fascination with Epstein and the 'files'. 'And I don't understand why it keeps going. I think really only pretty bad people, including fake news, want to keep something like that going,' he said.
Miami Herald
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Ex-Trump Lawyer's Epstein List Bombshell Resurfaces-'I Know the Names'
An interview in which one of Donald Trump's former lawyers claimed he knew the names of people on a so-called Jeffrey Epstein list has resurfaced. Speaking on The Sean Spicer Show in March, Alan Dershowitz, a longtime criminal defense attorney, said he knew the names of individuals referenced in confidential Epstein files and claimed those names are being deliberately withheld. On Thursday Spicer reshared the interview on X, formerly Twitter, in light of renewed interest in the case. It has racked up 1.5 million views at the time of writing. Newsweek has contacted Dershowitz by email to comment on this story Trump's administration ordered a review of the Epstein case and said it would publish names and evidence about associates of Epstein, a wealthy financier who died by suicide in his jail cell in August 2019, weeks after his arrest on sex trafficking charges. However, a memo by the Department of Justice and the F.B.I. now states there is no "client list," and there will be no more charges. This has triggered a backlash among those who want transparency about Epstein. Dershowitz, who represented Epstein, said in March: "I know the names of the individuals. I know why they're being suppressed. I know who's suppressing them…But I'm bound by confidentiality from a judge and cases, and I can't disclose what I know, but I, hand to God, I know. I know the names of people whose files are being suppressed in order to protect them, and that's wrong." Dershowitz, emphasized that he has pushed for "total transparency" in the release of Epstein-related documents. "Every single document, no redaction. That's what I've said from day one," Dershowitz said. When asked by Spicer if politicians or business leaders were named, Dershowitz replied: "They're everything and let me tell you, a lot of them—at least one of them—is somebody who was accused, others are accusers, and the judges have said if somebody calls themselves a victim we're not going to give any information about them, but they may not be victims, they may be perpetrators…We want total transparency on this." When asked about Epstein earlier in the week, President Trump said: "Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein? This guy's been talked about for years. You're asking—we have Texas, we have this, we have all of the things. And are people still talking about this guy? This creep? That is unbelievable." Sigrid McCawley, an attorney who has represented a number of Epstein's victims, said on NewsNation Thursday: "I think what's really just astonishing about this recent disclosure from the government is that they know they are sitting on a treasure trove of information, and they're not turning it over…There's a plethora of information that the public has not been able to see relating to Epstein and his co-conspirators." Tennessee Republican Tim Burchett claimed the Biden administration destroyed the files. "I think the files existed at one time," Burchett told NewsNation. "I think they were destroyed in the previous administration. And I think if they'd ever had anything on Trump, it would have been out day one under the Biden administration." The DOJ and FBI determined that "no further disclosure would be appropriate or warranted" regarding Epstein. Backlash to this decision prevails. Related Articles Donald Trump, Deep State Swamp Monster | OpinionLog Off Social Media and Return to the Real Things | OpinionBannon Tells Trump To Appoint Special Prosecutor To Release Epstein FilesJeffrey Epstein Files Likely 'Destroyed,' Republican Congressman Says 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Ex-Trump Lawyer's Epstein List Bombshell Resurfaces—'I Know the Names'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. An interview in which one of Donald Trump's former lawyers claimed he knew the names of people on a so-called Jeffrey Epstein list has resurfaced. Speaking on The Sean Spicer Show in March, Alan Dershowitz, a longtime criminal defense attorney, said he knew the names of individuals referenced in confidential Epstein files and claimed those names are being deliberately withheld. On Thursday Spicer reshared the interview on X, formerly Twitter, in light of renewed interest in the case. It has racked up 1.5 million views at the time of writing. Newsweek has contacted Dershowitz by email to comment on this story Why It Matters Trump's administration ordered a review of the Epstein case and said it would publish names and evidence about associates of Epstein, a wealthy financier who died by suicide in his jail cell in August 2019, weeks after his arrest on sex trafficking charges. However, a memo by the Department of Justice and the F.B.I. now states there is no "client list," and there will be no more charges. This has triggered a backlash among those who want transparency about Epstein. This photo provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein on March 28, 2017. This photo provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein on March 28, 2017. New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP, File) What To Know Dershowitz, who represented Epstein, said in March: "I know the names of the individuals. I know why they're being suppressed. I know who's suppressing them…But I'm bound by confidentiality from a judge and cases, and I can't disclose what I know, but I, hand to God, I know. I know the names of people whose files are being suppressed in order to protect them, and that's wrong." Dershowitz, emphasized that he has pushed for "total transparency" in the release of Epstein-related documents. "Every single document, no redaction. That's what I've said from day one," Dershowitz said. When asked by Spicer if politicians or business leaders were named, Dershowitz replied: "They're everything and let me tell you, a lot of them—at least one of them—is somebody who was accused, others are accusers, and the judges have said if somebody calls themselves a victim we're not going to give any information about them, but they may not be victims, they may be perpetrators…We want total transparency on this." What People Are Saying When asked about Epstein earlier in the week, President Trump said: "Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein? This guy's been talked about for years. You're asking—we have Texas, we have this, we have all of the things. And are people still talking about this guy? This creep? That is unbelievable." Sigrid McCawley, an attorney who has represented a number of Epstein's victims, said on NewsNation Thursday: "I think what's really just astonishing about this recent disclosure from the government is that they know they are sitting on a treasure trove of information, and they're not turning it over…There's a plethora of information that the public has not been able to see relating to Epstein and his co-conspirators." Tennessee Republican Tim Burchett claimed the Biden administration destroyed the files. "I think the files existed at one time," Burchett told NewsNation. "I think they were destroyed in the previous administration. And I think if they'd ever had anything on Trump, it would have been out day one under the Biden administration." What Happens Next The DOJ and FBI determined that "no further disclosure would be appropriate or warranted" regarding Epstein. Backlash to this decision prevails.
News18
11-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
‘I Know The Names': Ex-Trump Lawyer Claims Epstein Client List Is Being Suppressed
The former Trump lawyer claimed he knew the names on Epstein's alleged sex trafficking list, but said he was gagged by court confidentiality Criminal defence attorney Alan Dershowitz, best known for representing US President Donald Trump during his first impeachment and for previously serving on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's legal team, has reignited public interest in the long-speculated Epstein 'client list." Appearing on The Sean Spicer Show on Thursday, Dershowitz made a startling claim: 'I know the names of the individuals. I know why they're being suppressed. I know who's suppressing them," he said. 'But I'm bound by confidentiality from a judge and cases, and I can't disclose what I know." Dershowitz has long maintained that he was falsely accused in connection to the Epstein case and reiterated that point again during the interview. He was previously named in a lawsuit by Virginia Giuffre, who alleged that Epstein trafficked her to Dershowitz for sex when she was a minor—an allegation he has repeatedly denied. Dershowitz countersued Giuffre for defamation, and the two ultimately settled in 2022 without any admission of guilt, with Giuffre stating she may have been mistaken in identifying him. Jeffrey Epstein, a disgraced financier and convicted sex offender, was arrested in 2019 on federal charges of operating an international sex trafficking ring involving underage girls. He died by suicide in a New York jail cell later that year. Ever since, conspiracy theories have swirled around a supposed list of powerful individuals, from politicians to businessmen and celebrities, who may have been clients or associates of Epstein in connection with his sex trafficking network. While no official 'client list" has ever been publicly released, victims, lawyers, and investigative reporters have long insisted that US authorities are in possession of documents naming Epstein's enablers and possible co-conspirators. Dershowitz Claims Names Are Being Hidden 'To Protect' The Powerful Dershowitz doubled down during the Spicer interview, alleging that files are being 'suppressed" for political or reputational reasons. 'I know the names of people whose files are being suppressed in order to protect them, and that's wrong," he said. He did not offer specific names or evidence, citing court-imposed confidentiality. What Does The US Government Say Now? On July 8, 2025, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) and FBI concluded that Epstein did not have a so-called client list that could implicate high-profile associates, and that he did take his own life, contradicting long-held conspiracy theories about the infamous case. According to a two-page DoJ and FBI memo, investigators found no 'incriminating list" of clients and 'no credible evidence" that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals. Trump's Name Resurfaces Amidst Musk's Claim And Public Pressure Earlier this year, the Trump administration suggested it would release all documents and names linked to Epstein's inner circle. However, it later backtracked, saying 'there is no such list", a reversal that sparked outrage among supporters of Trump's Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, many of whom have long demanded full disclosure and accountability in the Epstein case. The MAGA base, which often sees Epstein's alleged trafficking network as symbolic of unchecked elite corruption, viewed the administration's retreat as a betrayal of Trump's 'drain the swamp" promise, a pledge to eliminate corruption and entrenched power in Washington. The reversal added fuel to conspiracy theories that political interests were being shielded. Just weeks before this denial, billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, now in a public spat with Trump over political funding and legislation, had stoked controversy by implying on social media that Trump himself was named in the sealed Epstein records. On June 5, Musk posted on X: 'Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!" He later deleted the post, admitting he had 'gone too far," but the damage was done. His comments reignited speculation online and intensified demands for the client list to be released. When asked about Epstein by a reporter earlier this week, Trump dismissed the topic altogether: 'Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein? This guy's been talked about for years… And are people still talking about this guy? This creep? That is unbelievable." Why Are Epstein's Victims Still Demanding Answers? Despite Epstein's death, survivors and their legal teams continue to fight for accountability. Sigrid McCawley, a lawyer representing multiple Epstein victims in civil lawsuits, criticised the US government's lack of transparency during an appearance on American network NewsNation. 'What's really just astonishing about this recent disclosure from the government is that they know they are sitting on a treasure trove of information, and they're not turning it over," she said. 'There's a plethora of information that the public has not been able to see relating to Epstein and his co-conspirators," she added. Who Helped Epstein Run His Alleged Trafficking Operation? While much of the public focus has been on Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell — who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence — victims' lawyers say the sex trafficking network was far wider and structurally supported by a circle of enablers. McCawley underscored that Epstein could not have operated such a vast, long-running scheme without logistical and professional support. 'He needed a lawyer who would cover things up for him. He needed an accountant who would funnel money in certain ways," she said on NewsNation. 'He had a group of people around him who helped protect him and helped that scheme to continue running. None of those people have been prosecuted," she added. What Happened To Virginia Giuffre? One of Epstein's most well-known accusers, Virginia Giuffre, died by suicide earlier this year. She had long alleged that Epstein and his associates abused her and trafficked her to powerful individuals. Giuffre has stated in interviews and lawsuits that Epstein and Maxwell groomed and coerced her into what she described as sexual servitude. 'My whole life revolved around just pleasing these men and keeping Ghislaine and Jeffrey happy. Their whole entire lives revolved around sex." — Virginia Giuffre, from her 2016 deposition, as cited by The Washington Post. Her death, after years of battling illness and trauma, has further intensified calls for justice and full disclosure. About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk More Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : donald trump Jeffrey Epstein view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 11, 2025, 12:22 IST News world 'I Know The Names': Ex-Trump Lawyer Claims Epstein Client List Is Being Suppressed Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. 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Sky News AU
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘I have seen': Former Trump lawyer confirms ‘for a fact' Epstein list is real
Lawyer Alan Dershowitz has revealed he knows names tied to Epstein's alleged client list and claims they're being deliberately suppressed. 'I know the names… I know why they're being suppressed. I know who's suppressing them,' Dershowitz said during an interview on The Sean Spicer Show, adding he is legally bound by confidentiality and cannot disclose them. Dershowitz, who was once falsely accused of involvement in Epstein's trafficking network, called the suppression 'wrong' and said it was being done to protect powerful individuals. The Trump administration has promised to release all remaining Epstein files, though the White House continues to insist no formal 'client list' exists.
