Ghislaine Maxwell was apparently living in secluded New England mansion
Maxwell is accused of overseeing Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex trafficking ring and has kept a low profile since his death
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Epstein accusers turn to alleged associates
There are more firsthand accounts from alleged sex abuse victims of Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein's estate and his alleged associates are facing new lawsuits through the Child Victims Act, despite his apparent suicide. Mola Lenghi reports.
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Corrections officers may have falsified reports they checked on Epstein
Epstein was taken off suicide watch about one week after an apparent attempt to hang himself
Epstein accuser details alleged tactics to lure her: "The trap was set"
Jennifer Araoz, who claims Epstein raped her when she was 14, sues Epstein's former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell and three unnamed members of his staff
Epstein accuser sues Ghislaine Maxwell
One of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victims has filed a civil lawsuit that targets not only the multimillionaire's estate, but also his alleged co-conspirators, including British socialite and Epstein’s ex-girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell. The suit also accuses three other females, referred to as the recruiter, the secretary, and the maid. None of the women have been charged, and Maxwell vehemently denies the allegations. Mola Lenghi reports.
New details emerge in Jeffrey Epstein's death
The mystery of Jeffrey Epstein's apparent suicide may be deepening with new information from the jail where the accused sex trafficker died. Attorney General William Barr has reassigned the warden in charge of that jail in Manhattan -- and two staffers who were assigned to watch Epstein were placed on leave. Sources tell CBS News that unreleased surveillance footage shows guards did not make some of the checks on Epstein that they logged before his death. Mola Lenghi reports.
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Reports may have been falsified on Epstein
There are new developments in the investigation into the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein. A law enforcement source told CBS News corrections officers may have falsified reports they checked on Epstein. Mola Lenghi reports.
2 guards placed on leave, warden reassigned after Epstein's death
The announcement comes as the Department of Justice's inspector general and the FBI look into Epstein's apparent suicide
New details on Epstein's prison guards
One of the two guards on duty at the time of Jeffrey Epstein's death was reportedly a substitute who didn't typically work as a corrections officer. This comes as Congress, the Justice Department and FBI launch investigations. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to take us through the latest developments.
Jeffrey Epstein once worked at firm behind massive Ponzi scheme
"I don't think there was anyone who worked for the company who didn't understand it was a fraud the whole time," a lawyer told CBS News
Why do people love conspiracy theories?
Jeffrey Epstein’s apparent suicide has led to widespread speculation and theories about how he died. The disgraced financier’s body was found inside his Manhattan jail cell over the weekend. One source tells CBS News Epstein hanged himself. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why people continue to be fascinated by conspiracy theories.
Shrieking heard from Jeffrey Epstein's jail cell the morning he died
Congress is the latest to start investigating his apparent suicide over the weekend, with new reports raising questions about the federal jail where he was being held
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Epstein's role in "Ponzi scheme" investigated
Congress has officially opened an investigation into the death of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. There are also growing questions about Epstein's possible co-conspirators and suspicious business dealings going back decades. CBS News' Mola Lenghi joins CBSN with the latest.
Who will get Jeff Epstein's hundreds of millions of dollars?
His death makes it harder for his victims to prove guilt and collect damages through the civil courts alone
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Epstein's accusers weigh legal options
After the death of alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, legal questions are focusing on his possible co-conspirators. Also, how much did Twitter play a role in spreading conspiracy theories about his death? CBS News' Marc Liverman reports on the investigation, then CBSN legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe and CNET senior producer Dan Patterson join CBSN's Elaine Quijano for a closer look.
Barr "appalled" by Epstein's death in jail
Attorney General William Barr expressed outrage over the death of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein in federal jail. The attorney general emphasized that any co-conspirators will still face justice, and the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death will be thoroughly investigated.
William Barr slams prison after Jeffrey Epstein's apparent suicide
Barr vowed to get justice for Epstein's alleged victims of his sex trafficking crimes despite his death
Investigation expands into Epstein's death
The Justice Department is investigating the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein behind bars. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi reports from the detention facility where Epstein was found dead over the weekend, while "48 Hours" producer Murray Weiss joins CBSN with a closer look at the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death.
How Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victims can still seek justice
The Justice Department is investigating how the disgraced financier died in custody over the weekend and why no one prevented it
Demands for justice after Epstein's death
There are growing calls for answers after the death of Jeffrey Epstein, who apparently killed himself inside a Manhattan jail cell. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi has the latest, and Miami Herald investigative reporter Julie K. Brown joins CBSN to discuss what's next for the alleged victims.
Supreme Court maintains block on entirety of Biden's new Title IX rule
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Trump says Medal of Freedom "equivalent" to and "better" than Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Harris releases economic plan aiming to lower housing costs, end price gouging
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Willie Brown threatens to sue Trump over helicopter ride story
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Diplomacy takes center stage as Iran holds off retaliation against Israel
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Rules for buying and selling a home are changing. Here's what to know.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Detroit judge removed from docket after ordering sleepy teen handcuffed
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Democrats and Republicans target New York in battle for control of House
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Trump's finances boosted by crypto and sales of branded Bibles
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Willie Brown threatens to sue Trump over helicopter ride story
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13,600-year-old mastodon skull found in Iowa creek
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Minneapolis bus driver gives barefoot passenger her own shoes
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Supreme Court maintains block on entirety of Biden's new Title IX rule
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Judge temporarily blocks launch of new Venu Sports streaming service
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Judge temporarily blocks launch of new Venu Sports streaming service
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
Trump's finances boosted by crypto and sales of branded Bibles
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
Rules for buying and selling a home are changing. Here's what to know.
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Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Security number breach
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Feds warn against some baby loungers, cradle swings amid 6 deaths
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
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Willie Brown threatens to sue Trump over helicopter ride story
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Trump says Medal of Freedom "equivalent" to and "better" than Medal of Honor
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Trump's finances boosted by crypto and sales of branded Bibles
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Democrats and Republicans target New York in battle for control of House
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Alternatives to the traditional pap smear are on the way. Here's what to know.
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Governor announces plan to save 5 Steward hospitals in Massachusetts
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Philadelphia singer, cancer survivor launches flexible bra line
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Feds warn against some baby loungers, cradle swings amid 6 deaths
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
Meteorologist has panic attack live on air, prompts wave of praise online
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Giant panda, 19, gives birth, becomes oldest first-time panda mom
A 19-year-old giant panda named Ying Ying has given birth to twins, becoming the oldest known first-time panda mom.
Who is Marc Fogel, the Pittsburgh native detained in Russia?
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Wreck believed to be warship that sank with over 500 sailors found
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North Korea reportedly to reopen border city to tourists after 5 years
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Another woman killed in python attack in Indonesia
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TikToker explains viral "demure" trend
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Exploring the "demure" Tiktok trend
Jools Lebron's viral TikTok videos have given new meaning to the word "demure." We break down what it means.
Elliot Page on story behind "Close to You"
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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour continues
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5 charged in Matthew Perry's overdose death
Following a nine-month investigation into the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, five people, including two doctors, one of his assistants and an alleged drug dealer, have been criminally charged.
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Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Security number breach
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How to spot AI, disinformation in 2024 race
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Tablet use linked to angry outbursts among todders, study finds
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The rising energy demands of data centers
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Where Hurricane Ernesto is headed next
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
Watch the Park Fire grow to be one of California's largest ever
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How much will an EV really cost me? Here's what to know.
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Joro spiders seem to know how to stay chill in big cities, study finds
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White woman guilty of killing neighbor
Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Jury convicts White Florida woman in shooting death of her Black neighbor
Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing for the shooting death of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J." Owens.
Woman arrested for targeting Elvis' family in fraud scheme, feds say
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Escaped convict arrested after 3 days on run
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Escaped killer of 1-year-old girl caught after multi-day manhunt
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Perseid meteor shower seen raining over Stonehenge in stunning photo
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Bus driver gives shoes to barefoot passenger
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Impact of new real estate commission rules
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Guilty verdict for woman who shot neighbor
A Florida jury returned a guilty verdict Friday in the trial of a White woman who fatally shot her Black neighbor last year. Prosecutors said the defendant, Susan Lorincz, had yelled at the victim's children while they were playing outside. When Ajike "A.J." Owens went over to confront Lorincz, she was killed. Mark Strassmann has details on the verdict.
Bermuda braces for Hurricane Ernesto
Hurricane Ernesto continued to gain strength Friday as it plows north over the Atlantic. Ernesto is expected to reach Bermuda by Saturday, and the island's residents are making last-minute preparations with forecasters expecting up to 9 inches of rain. Dave Malkoff reports from Bermuda.