The Jeffrey Epstein case began in 2005 when the mysterious American financier, connected to high-power circles, was investigated in Florida for abusing numerous minors. Despite the serious allegations, Epstein managed to secure a controversial plea deal in 2008 that allowed him to serve only 13 months in prison with daily release privileges while granting him an unusually broad immunity that concealed the full extent of his trafficking network. This plea deal, supervised by then-prosecutor Alexander Acosta, has been widely criticized for its leniency.

Journalistic investigations, particularly by Julie K. Brown for the 'Miami Herald', played a crucial role in bringing the case back into the public eye, revealing the stories of the silenced victims. The exposure of these testimonies prompted federal action, resulting in Epstein’s arrest in July 2019 on federal charges of sex trafficking of minors in New York and Paris. This resurgence of interest emphasized the societal need to address and combat such high-profile cases of abuse, establishing the importance of accountability for powerful individuals.

Tragically, one month after his arrest, Epstein was found dead in his jail cell under circumstances that led to numerous conspiracy theories regarding the true nature of his death. Although ruled a suicide officially, the incident raised questions about the oversight of high-profile inmates and ignited debates over the real implications of the Epstein case for victims seeking justice as well as its impact on the judicial system's handling of sexual abuse cases involving influential figures.