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Jun 16, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Epstein sought leniency by offering alleged Trump “dirt”
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Handwritten notes say Jeffrey Epstein tried to leverage ties to Trump for leniency while jailed for sex trafficking.
WHO: Jeffrey Epstein
WHAT: Jeffrey Epstein wrote notes suggesting ideas for federal prosecutors to investigate Donald Trump and pressed for leniency while in jail.
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 3:49 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He was seeking leniency while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
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