FBI Director Patel has confirmed that Jeffrey Epstein was never an intelligence asset for the bureau. This statement was made public on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
The confirmation comes amid ongoing discussions surrounding Epstein"s connections and activities prior to his death. Epstein, a financier and convicted sex offender, had been the subject of numerous investigations and conspiracy theories regarding his potential ties to various intelligence agencies.
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