US judge orders names of more than 170 Jeffrey Epstein associates to be released
BBC NewsDEC 2023
More than 170 Epstein Associates to be Named Next Month
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The Spin
Narrative A
Jeffery Epstein is dead and Ghislaine Maxwell is serving time. Releasing all the names associated with this lawsuit — most of them likely of innocent people — could very well cause more harm than good. While some victims' names are being withheld, none of the information ought to be released, as doing so would be violation of privacy.
Narrative B
Although the information set to be released is sensitive, the public deserves to know the full truth. The right to information about Epstein and Maxwell's human trafficking should be prioritized above preventing embarrassment to those named on the list.