Former Epstein lawyer: There was never a client list

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Jeffrey Epstein’s former attorney Alan Dershowitz says there was never a “client list,” calling the claim fiction in a Wall Street Journal op-ed. He also defended President Trump, saying there’s no evidence of any improper or questionable behavior.

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Dershowitz wrote that Epstein “never created a ‘client list,’” and clarified that the FBI only documented names brought up by alleged victims in interviews, which were redacted in released files.
He stressed that none of the redacted names are current officeholders and added that the veracity of the accusations remains unknown.
Dismissing rumors of hidden cameras used to entrap guests, Dershowitz said surveillance tapes existed only in public areas and were installed by law enforcement—not Epstein.

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In a Wall Street Journal op-ed this week, constitutional attorney Alan Dershowitz addressed lingering speculation surrounding the late Jeffrey Epstein, his alleged surveillance operation, and his reported ties to public figures. Dershowitz, who represented Epstein years ago and has consistently challenged many media narratives surrounding the case, said the facts don’t support the sensational claims.

“Epstein never created a ‘client list,’” Dershowitz wrote, pushing back on the widely circulated notion that Epstein maintained a record of high-profile individuals for the purpose of blackmail. He clarified that the FBI had compiled names mentioned by alleged victims during interviews, but that those names were redacted in publicly released documents. “We don’t know whether the accusations are true,” he added. “The names mentioned don’t include any current officeholders.”

Dershowitz also sought to debunk claims that Epstein maintained a secret camera system in his guest bedrooms to entrap powerful visitors. “There are videotapes, but they are of public areas of his Palm Beach, Fla., home,” he wrote. According to Dershowitz, those surveillance cameras were installed by police after Epstein reported that money and a firearm were stolen from the property. “I am not aware of video cameras in guest bedrooms,” he added.

Turning to President Donald Trump, Dershowitz flatly denied that any evidence exists linking him to wrongdoing. “Open records show an acquaintance between Epstein and President Trump many years ago,” he wrote, before emphasizing that the relationship ended long ago. “That relationship ended when President Trump reportedly banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago, long before becoming president the first time.”

“I have seen nothing that would suggest anything improper or even questionable by President Trump,” Dershowitz concluded.

His remarks arrive amid a resurgence of political and media interest in Epstein’s associations. But Dershowitz’s message is clear: much of the speculation is unsupported by evidence, and President Trump’s name should not be dragged into narratives that have no basis in fact.

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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox revealed on Friday that shell casings used by Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter had inscriptions on them.

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By Elyse Apel

Authorities identified 16-year-old Desmond Holly as the shooter who injured two at Evergreen High School, which is nestled in the foothills about 30 miles west of Denver.

Holly died of self-inflected wounds on Wednesday afternoon, the same day as the shooting. Authorities said on Thursday he was “radicalized by some extremist network.”

Both of the injured students remain in critical condition in the hospital, according to Jacki Kelley, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office public information officer.

Kelley spoke at a press conference on Thursday.

She said more information will be coming regarding Holly’s radicalization as law enforcement continues its investigation. That investigation includes warrants for Holly’s phone and home.

Kelley applauded teachers, coaches, staff and students at the school.

“The most important thing I can tell you today is that the students and the staff at the school were amazing,” Kelley said. “They did their job. They did it well, and lives were saved yesterday because of the actions they took during their lockdown.”

She added the situation could have been much worse had school authorities not acted as quickly as they did.

“We know that the suspect had a handgun. He had to keep reloading. He would fire and reload fire and reload,” Kelley said. “The suspect brought quite a bit of ammunition with him, and he continued to reload … We are very, very grateful that there were not more injuries, but saddened that there were any.”

One of the victims’ families released a statement on Thursday identifying the victim as 18-year-old Matthew Silverstone.

“The family appreciates the community’s concern and support, but as we remain focused on our loved one’s recovery, we respectfully request privacy as we continue to heal and navigate the road ahead,” the statement said.

The other student’s family chose not to release a statement or the victim’s information.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation. They are working in conjunction with FBI Denver and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in Denver (ATF Denver), which both had personnel respond to the scene.

“We have a great deal of support from so many jurisdictions, but the FBI’s role here has been tremendous,” Kelley said.

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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office stated Friday morning that there will be no more press conferences regarding the shooting.

Elyse Apel is a reporter for The Center Square covering Colorado and Michigan. A graduate of Hillsdale College, Elyse’s writing has been published in a wide variety of national publications from the Washington Examiner to The American Spectator and The Daily Wire.