The US Department of Justice released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, revealing a contact list with high-profile names such as Ivana Trump and Mick Jagger. While flight logs and contact details were among the documents, the release did not provide new or significant revelations. The phase one release left observers wanting more substantial disclosures.
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