Afrasianet - Hussein Gilad - The media and social media users have been intrigued by the story of Jeffrey Epstein, and most of the treatments focus on the moral turmoil, or his role in spying with Israel. But is this just the picture of what we should see from the iceberg?
My reading that the man was a profound face of Western capitalism, a power complex in which all the powerful in this world gather, is perhaps the crux of the case that makes the Epstein case an unforgettable mystery. While the media is preoccupied with sensationalism or espionage theories, the deeper picture is that it represents relationship capitalism at its ugliest.
In the world of super-richness, capital is not limited to liquid money, but extends to social capital, and Epstein was not just rich, but acted as a "transformer" of energy between different circles, politics, science, and money.
He moves at these levels as a power broker, appearing with heads of state and ministers, Nobel laureates, technical geniuses, fund managers and bank giants.
This node allowed him to have a roadmap for global decisions before they were issued, making him the hidden engine in the capitalist gears.
The reality suggests that Epstein was not just a perverted individual, but a complete infrastructure: he did not invent the means of control through "shady networks of influence," but rather "institutionalized" them
Capitalism at its highest levels does not always operate through honest competition, but through informal conglomerates, and Epstein provided a safe (or indeed insecure) space, where formal barriers between these two influencers fall through an exchange of interests, where deals are made that are not recorded in the corporate books.
This mechanism also ensures what can be called mutual involvement, and it is precisely here that the point of "moral decay" emerges not as a mere deviation, but as a tool to ensure loyalty and silence, because when everyone is involved, the preservation of order becomes a common interest of all.
We are facing the dark side of globalization, and Epstein represents the extreme version of the "transnational elite." They do not owe allegiance to a state or a law, but to the network of interests that bind them, and their idea of a "power complex" is the embodiment of a period of capitalism, in which private information and access to people become the most precious commodity, even more expensive than oil or gold.
Epstein was not a fault of the system, but rather a "feature" designed by the system for itself to facilitate the convergence of interests away from the eyes of censorship and the law. It represents the bond that makes the global ruling class act as one bloc despite its different nationalities.
But do you think Epstein is just a raw apple that has been buried and it's over? No, the idea of the "rotten apple" is the narrative that regimes prefer to calm public opinion, because it absolves the tree (or the regime itself) of responsibility.
But the reality is that Epstein was not just a pervert, he was a complete infrastructure: he did not invent the means of control through "shady power networks," but rather "institutionalized" them.
The case proved that there is a class of human beings who live above the law, and that the fact that Epstein's associates and clients remain free despite the presence of explicit names in the "Black Book" and travel lists sends a clear message: that the regime protects itself above all else
Even if a person disappears, the functional need for a mediator to connect money, politics, and sex still exists in the world of savage capitalism. There are always those who seek to fill this void because it gives them absolute power.
Epstein's death has not erased the tapes, files, or data he collected. This information is a "currency" that does not lose value over time. The real question is, "In whose hands did these records now fall?".
If in the hands of intelligence services, they are now used to "direct" the policies of states by blackmailing their officials, and if they are in the hands of powerful individuals, they are guaranteed eternal immunity.
The case proved that there is a class of human beings who live above the law, and that the fact that Epstein's associates and clients remain free despite having explicit names in the "Black Book" and travel lists sends a clear message: the regime protects itself above all.
In political science, phenomena such as Epstein are seen as a kind of "technology" to bind elites. In the past, in-laws or membership in secret clubs (such as Freemasons) were the bond, but in the modern era, co-involvement in crime has become the strongest bond because it creates a commitment to mutual silence.
Epstein was the treasurer of secrets; with his death, the system did not die, but the "trust" passed into the hands of a new operator or was frozen for use in due course
What we are seeing now is an attempt to contain the damage, but the real concern is that the "mechanism" created by Epstein is still working, perhaps with new names and more careful and technical methods.
Epstein was not a solitary player, but a function in a complex system. In complex systems, elites need a "glue" that guarantees absolute loyalty.
Political laws and covenants change, but blackmail is the only guarantee that you will not betray them. Epstein was the treasurer of secrets; with his death, the system did not die, but the "trust" passed into the hands of a new operator or was frozen for use in due course.
In a political chess game, when the "pawn" becomes a burden on the "king" (which here represents the stability of the world order or the prestige of institutions), he is immediately sacrificed. Epstein's death was a surgical operation to remove the organ that had begun to leak the infection into the whole body. The purpose was not justice, but to close the file technically and legally.
I think Epstein as a phenomenon is still alive. The only difference is that the "club" has become more cautious, and the media has become more digital and encrypted. What we see from leaks every now and then is not a pursuit of justice, but rather a mutual threat between the wings of influence within that closed club.
Epstein's case returns with data. Digital Archive and New British Investigations
Afrasianet - Buthaina Firas - The Epstein case has come to the fore again, but this time not through the courts or political leaks, but through giant digital archives and technical investigations led by independent researchers and volunteers.
The British newspaper The Guardian revealed the efforts of experts working to archive millions of documents, photos and emails linked to the network of billionaire convicted minors Jeffrey Epstein, using artificial intelligence and sophisticated technologies.
Meanwhile, the British newspaper iPepper confirms that British police have opened new investigations after two new victims filed formal complaints following the review of Epstein's documents, bringing his name and network back to the forefront of the international debate.
In recent years, the Jewish-American businessman's name has been associated with a wide network of businessmen, heads of state and influential figures, before he ended his life in his cell in New York in 2019 while awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking and exploitation of minors.
Archive with Artificial Intelligence
The Guardian highlights Danish researcher Tommy Carstensen, a data scientist, who said he wasn't interested in Epstein's case at first, and didn't even watch the famous documentary about the case on Netflix.
But his interest changed after the U.S. Justice Department was accused of failing to meet a legal deadline that required it to release the unclassified files related to the case by December 2025.
The archive includes interactive maps of Epstein's property, analyses of more than a million documents, tools to track his financial transactions, and archive audio and video recordings
Since then, Carstensen has created one of Epstein's most sophisticated digital archives, including interactive maps of his properties, analyses of more than a million documents, tools to track his financial transactions, archive audio and video recordings, and even a facial recognition tool within published images.
He says he spends about 50 hours a week managing the archive in addition to his core work, and his efforts have been praised by journalists and researchers who say the tools have facilitated the understanding of the vast amount of data related to the case.
Face Recognition
In another development, the nonprofit Decoherence Media has launched a new database that allows it to search the faces of people who appeared inside images of the Epstein files, using facial recognition techniques, according to the Guardian.
The foundation's founder, Tristan Lee, told the newspaper that the database had uncovered photos of more than 100 unnamed people in Epstein's emails, as well as about 200 people who had not previously been linked to the case.
The database revealed photos of more than 100 unnamed people in Epstein's emails
However, Lee stresses that just appearing in Epstein's records does not mean any wrongdoing or crimes have been committed, explaining that the project aims to "provide greater clarity," amid a wave of conspiracy theories and misinformation circulating online about the case.
The project relies on advanced facial recognition technologies, including Amazon's "Recognition" service, with strict standards in place to minimize errors and protect the identities of victims whose photos may appear in the files.
American and British Accounting
Despite the sheer volume of documents, leaks, and digital investigations related to the Epstein case in the United States, U.S. authorities have so far announced the opening of a significant investigation into prominent figures whose names have appeared or appeared in published records.
In return, the United Kingdom has opened a third official investigation linked to Epstein, following previous investigations involving important figures such as former Prince Andrew of the royal family and former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson.
Files indicate human trafficking and sexual assaults in Surrey between 1994 and 1996
Surrey County Police announced the opening of the investigation after two new victims filed two reports of sexual assaults, the first in Surrey and Berkshire between the mid-1990s and 2000, and the second in Surrey in the 1980s.
Epstein's documents contain a report, the contents of which have been withheld, indicating human trafficking and sexual assaults in Surrey between 1994 and 1996, and British police are currently working with US agencies to obtain unshaded copies.
A previous report by The Independent highlighted assaults at Epstein's famous Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, where witnesses confirmed that men were sexually assaulted after being drugged.
As investigations expand and data accumulates, Epstein's case appears to have turned into an open battle between technology, power and digital memory, trying to understand how one man managed to build a complex network of influence that killed an unknown number of men, women and children, and that remained mysterious for many years.
Epstein's ghost reappears from Zorro's farm in New Mexico
The Independent: Old files related to Zorro's farm in New Mexico reopen
At a time when the secrecy of the cases of Jeffrey Epstein, the late American businessman convicted of sex crimes, the secrets of the cases of Jeffrey Epstein, the late American businessman convicted of sex crimes, are accelerating, and British press reports are intersecting to present a broader and more complex picture of this case, which has not yet been closed.
Material published by The Independent and iPaper reveals that criminal investigation tracks are intertwined with political pressures, with old files related to Zorro's farm in New Mexico reopened, as well as ongoing repercussions for public figures and political institutions in the United States and Britain.
The Independent newspaper said in an extensive investigation by writer Alex Hannaford that Zorro's farm, located in the desert south of the state city of Santa Fe, has been out of the spotlight for many years, both in the media and in security, despite its close ties to Epstein and his network, but this situation has begun to change as investigations have reopened, prompted by the emergence of new testimonies and documents indicating the possibility of serious violations at the site.
Anesthesia and sexual assaults
Among the highlights of the farm was testimony shown in a documentary program in which New Mexico Rep. Melanie Stansbury recounted the account of one of the victims, who said he was drugged before witnessing sexual assaults on others on the farm, and this testimony points to a pattern of organized abuse that may have taken place in near-total isolation.
In a second news report, The Independent reported in an article by Joe Somerled that the allegations of assault were no longer limited to individual accounts, but included multiple testimonies, including allegations of men being gang-raped after being drugged.
The testimonies come as local authorities continue their investigations to determine the number of potential victims, including residents of the same state, the report says.
New Mexico Rep. Mariana Anaya confirmed that the commission of inquiry, known as the Truth Commission, had already received communication from local victims, in a development that could change the understanding of the case, as it was widely believed that most of the victims were moved from out of state or out of the country.
Two girls die inside the farm
According to Alex Hannaford's investigation, the file is not limited to assaults, but also includes more serious allegations, including letters attributed to a former employee in which he spoke of the death of two foreign girls inside the farm during violent sexual practices, with allegations of their burial in the vicinity of the site.
The reopening of the investigation came years after it was closed in 2019 at the request of federal authorities in New York, which prompted subsequent criticism, especially after the revelation of new documents in the so-called Epstein files.
Authorities in New Mexico are currently working to request full access to these unredacted files to bolster their investigations.
The Truth Commission has broad legal powers, including subpoena and compelling witnesses to testify, in an attempt to reconstruct what happened inside the farm over the decades, but investigators face significant challenges, most notably the possibility of physical evidence being lost over time and site ownership changes.
Fears of changes affecting evidence
The farm was sold in 2023 to a US businessman who renamed it, with plans to turn it into a religious-themed site, raising concerns among some investigators that any changes could affect potential evidence.
The Independent's Alex Hannaford investigation also addressed Epstein's controversial intellectual background, with documents and testimonies suggesting his interest in ideas related to so-called eugenics, including allegations that he wanted to create what was described as a breeding farm to spread his DNA, allegations that have sparked widespread controversy and have not been prosecuted.
The farm's location near sensitive scientific laboratories, such as Los Alamos and Sandia's lab, was part of Epstein's interest, as he sought to attract scientists and researchers through closed events, giving his activities a complex character that combined financial clout with controversial intellectual ambitions.
Neglecting to include vulnerable groups
In a parallel context, the Independent highlighted the social dimension of the case, after Mariana Anaya's statements suggested that what happened on the farm may be a reflection of the wider neglect of vulnerable groups in society, especially indigenous women, in a state with high rates of disappearances and murders.
In another development, the newspaper quoted a former survivor as telling of the extreme isolation inside the farm, describing the place as completely uncensored, leaving victims feeling completely isolated and unheard, reinforcing the hypothesis that the site was exploited to commit abuses out of sight.
Repercussions on King Charles' visit
In a separate report, the British newspaper "iPaper" addressed the repercussions of the Epstein case on King Charles III's current visit to the United States, noting that his speech to Congress drew criticism for avoiding direct reference to the case or his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's ties to Epstein.
A number of U.S. lawmakers have expressed disappointment, including Rep. Ro Khanna, who said the speech did not meet the moral moment, especially after expectations that it would include an acknowledgment of victims' suffering.
The newspaper adds that MP Lauren Boebert has sharply criticized, considering that the handling of the file reflects a gap between the official discourse and reality, in an indirect reference to the accusations that followed Prince Andrew, which he denies.
The file is still open
The pressure was not limited to political statements, but also included actions by survivors, including Rita Oh, who organized a symbolic event to demand accountability, stressing that the issue would not disappear from the public debate.
The Independent and iPaper reported that Epstein's case remains open to new possibilities, with testimonies and documents continuing to emerge that reshape the understanding of what happened, and raise broader questions about accountability and justice, in a case that goes beyond crime to politics and society alike.
