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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
One of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers has filed a lawsuit against his estate, Ghislaine Maxwell and three other female staffers. Epstein has been accused of sexually abusing dozens of teen girls, and many are demanding justice even after his apparent suicide. Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Vinoo Varghese joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
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.
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.
The announcement comes as the Department of Justice's inspector general and the FBI look into Epstein's apparent suicide
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.
"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
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.
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
The Department of Justice is investigating the circumstances surrounding the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein. The disgraced financier was found dead in a New York City jail cell on Saturday while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Julie Rendelman joins CBSN to discuss the future of the cases against him.
Two days after the death of Jeffrey Epstein, Attorney General William Barr vowed to go after anyone else involved in the sex-trafficking operation, saying the victims deserve justice. On Monday, federal agents were seen raiding Epstein's 70-acre private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Barr also promised to get to the bottom of Epstein's apparent suicide in a federal jail in New York City. Mola Lenghi reports.
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.
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.
The Justice Department is investigating how the disgraced financier died in custody over the weekend and why no one prevented it
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.
Socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been accused of finding teenage girls for Epstein and his friends, including a British royal
The death of Jeffrey Epstein is bringing new attention to his alleged co-consiprators who could still face charges. Number one on that list is Ghislaine Maxwell, the woman accused of finding girls for Epstein and his friends, including a member of Britain's royal family. Holly Williams reports.
The FBI and Department of Justice have opened an investigation into the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein in his New York jail cell. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN AM to discuss the fallout and what this means for his accusers and possible co-conspirators.
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what recourse Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victims have for seeking justice following his apparent suicide in a New York City jail over the weekend.
Jeffrey Epstein died from apparent suicide. Financier allegedly engaged in sex trafficking, sexual assault of dozens of minors. Lawyers take a new look at Ghislane Maxwell. Alleged friend of Jeffrey Epstein may have been co-conspirator to sex trafficking.
Jeffrey Epstein's death is raising troubling questions about how such a high-profile suspect could apparently take his own life while in custody. It's also raising some bizarre conspiracy theories, including one retweeted by Epstein's former friend, Donald Trump. Ben Tracy has more.
The FBI and the Office of the Inspector General at the Department of Justice are investigating the death of Jeffrey Epstein. The 66-year-old was found dead Saturday morning in his Manhattan jail cell in an apparent suicide. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
The formerly high-flying finance figure and accused pedophile apparently took his own life Saturday morning inside a Manhattan jail. Mola Lenghi reports.
Jeffrey Epstein's death raises almost as many questions as did the shocking allegations about his life. Rikki Kleiman joins "CBS Weekend News" to discuss.
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