Epstein Provided London Flats to Alleged Victims Post-Met Police Decision
Jeffrey Epstein reportedly housed several of his alleged abuse victims in flats located in London after UK police chose not to pursue an investigation against him, according to a BBC report.
The broadcaster revealed it had found evidence of four flats in the Kensington and Chelsea area through receipts, emails, and bank records contained within the Epstein files. Six women who resided in these properties have since accused the late financier of sexually abusing them.
Some of these women, including individuals from Russia and Eastern Europe, were brought to the UK following the Metropolitan Police's decision not to investigate Virginia Giuffre's 2015 allegation. Giuffre had claimed she was a victim of international trafficking to London by Epstein.
Giuffre also alleged in a 2021 US lawsuit that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor engaged in sexual activity with her at a home in London in 2001 when she was 17, after being trafficked by Epstein. Mountbatten Windsor has denied these allegations.
Details from Epstein Files Reveal Correspondence and Conditions
The BBC reported various details from files dated around 2018 and 2019, which is after Giuffre’s allegation, showing Epstein corresponding with women housed in flats situated in affluent London locations.
In some of the communications reviewed by the broadcaster, Epstein used aggressive language when women apparently complained about the living conditions. In one message, he reportedly swore at a woman, called her "rude," and accused her of "disgusting behaviour," describing her as a "brat who has yet to accept responsibility."
"[She was] a brat who has yet to accept responsibility," Epstein wrote, also calling her "rude" and accusing her of "disgusting behaviour."
Another message seen by the BBC included pictures of "cute" models sent to Epstein by one of the women residing in London. Epstein also reportedly funded at least five women—many of whom were in the UK on student visas—to pursue studies in London.
Release of Epstein Files and Legislative Background
Since December of the previous year, millions of documents, images, videos, and emails detailing Epstein’s activities have been released. These include evidence collected in the criminal cases against Epstein and his associates. Epstein died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
The release of these files followed the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act by the US House of Representatives, with unanimous approval by the Senate. The bill was signed into law by then-President Donald Trump the following day.
The Metropolitan Police have been contacted for comment regarding these revelations.
