The US Attorney of the Southern District of New York said they are “committed to standing for” Epstein’s victims
Photo: Stephanie Keith/Getty Images Despite Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide, prosecutors say they plan to continue their investigation into the alleged crimes of child sex trafficking committed by Epstein and his associates. The office of the U.S. Attorney of the Southern District of New York released a statement on Saturday promising it will be “standing for” Epstein’s victims:
Epstein reportedly hanged himself sometime on Friday night and was taken to a hospital the following morning, where he was pronounced dead. His suicide came hours after court documents were unsealed that detailed new sexual abuse allegations concerning Epstein and Ghislaine Maxell, his former girlfriend and alleged co-conspirator.
The Justice Department’s inspector general is also opening an investigation into the death of Epstein, CNN reports. “I was appalled to learn that Jeffrey Epstein was found dead early this morning from an apparent suicide while in federal custody. Mr. Epstein’s death raises serious questions that must be answered,” Attorney General William Barr said in a statement.
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