Event Brief
Epstein's Ties to Russian Official Revealed
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Summary: Documents show Epstein sought help from a former Russian official linked to the FSB to gather information on a potential blackmailer.
WHO: Jeffrey Epstein, Sergei Belyakov
WHAT: Epstein sought assistance to gather information on a woman he claimed was blackmailing businessmen.
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 12:10 AM ET
WHERE: New York
WHY: To address an extortion attempt that Epstein claimed was harmful to business.
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