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Topics: Jeffrey Epstein, US News, Donald Trump, Politics, Crime
Callum Jones
Topics: Jeffrey Epstein, US News, Donald Trump, Politics, Crime
Jeffrey Epstein planned to leave a ton of his wealth to his girlfriend, according to the latest batch of Epstein files released by the Department of Justice on Friday (January 30).
Over three million documents and photos were made public after the Epstein Files Transparency Act was passed in the US last year. While some democrats claim there are still files to be released, the DOJ state the recent release is the last regarding the convicted sex offender.
Many famous figures, including Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Bill Gates have been mentioned in the files, though it's important to remember being named does not necessarily suggest any wrongdoing.
The latest files revealed how Epstein planned to distribute his wealth of more than a quarter billion dollars to at least 44 beneficiaries two days before he died.
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Epstein died by suicide after being found in his Manhattan cell in 2019.
The will was executed and signed by Epstein two days before his death, while lawyer Darren Indyke signed off on things eight days after he passed away. And while some of the assets and wealth had been handed out, it's believed $127 million remains tied up in the USVI courts.
Karyna Shuliak, Epstein's last known partner, was left $50 million according to the filing, while Epstein had also planned to give her a ranch in New Mexico. Shuliak was also meant to receive Epstein's property on Little Saint James, while the will also said Epstein's last girlfriend should get his property on Great Saint James. She also was meant to get a lavish apartment in Paris, a townhouse in Manhattan, as well as a Palm Beach residency.
That wasn't the end though, as Epstein's former partner was meant to get a diamond ring, which was 'set with a rectangular-cut diamond, weighing approximately 32.73 carats, flanked by baguette-cut diamonds mounted in platinum'.
In total, it's believed there's some 48 items of expensive jewellery.
Upon the release of the final lot of Epstein files, the DOJ warned: "This production may include fake or falsely submitted images, documents or videos, as everything that was sent to the FBI by the public was included in the production that is responsive to the Act."
The department went on to dismiss claims made about President Trump in the latest documents, as they added: "Some of the documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election."