Feb 20 β€’ 11:28 UTC πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Guardian

Epstein cultivated relationship with CBP officer, prompting US investigation

Federal investigators looked into Jeffrey Epstein's ties with a Customs and Border Protection officer at St. Thomas airport, though no charges were filed against any officers involved.

Federal investigators have examined the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer stationed at the St. Thomas airport, where Epstein frequently arrived by private jet before making his way to his private island. Newly released documents indicate that this investigation did not lead to any criminal charges against the officer. In addition to the initial investigation, subpoenas were issued concerning three other CBP officers working at the same airport, suggesting a broader inquiry into Epstein's connections within the federal agency.

The examination extended beyond one officer, as the Guardian reported identifying two additional CBP officers located in St. Thomas and Florida who had been in communication with Epstein. These communications surfaced through emails and text messages exchanged among Epstein, his staff, and the officers. Interest in these contacts raises questions about the depth of Epstein's network and the potential complicity of federal officers in his operations; however, there are no indications that the FBI pursued inquiries into these two officers.

Despite extensive scrutiny, no CBP officer has faced criminal charges concerning their interactions with Epstein. The investigative materials reviewed by the Guardian do not present any concrete evidence suggesting that these officers possessed knowledge of or were involved in Epstein's illicit activities. This situation underscores ongoing concerns regarding accountability within federal law enforcement agencies and the broader implications surrounding Epstein's history of criminal conduct and connections to powerful individuals.

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