Letter: Wondering about Epstein? Follow the money.
(Elizabeth Williams via AP file) In this July 15, 2019 courtroom artist's sketch, defendant Jeffrey Epstein, left, and his attorney Martin Weinberg listen during a bail hearing in federal court, in New York. Officials say the FBI and U.S. Inspector General's office will investigate how Epstein died in an apparent suicide, while the probe into sexual abuse allegations against the well-connected financier remains ongoing. A person familiar with the matter says Epstein, accused of orchestrating a sex-trafficking ring and sexually abusing dozens of underage girls, had been taken off suicide watch before he killed himself Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, in a New York jail.
This is admittedly a rush to judgment. However, it is supported by the tried and true “FTM Rule.”
Recently released court documents show Jeffrey Epstein was the holder of many incriminating secrets very embarrassing to many people of prominent standing in society and higher echelons of government.
If you want to know how he really died, think who stands to benefit most from his death and silence.
The rule? Follow the money.
Jon Sebba, Murray
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