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Mr. Lutnick had claimed in a podcast interview last year that he stopped associating with Mr. Epstein in 2005.
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Lutnick claimed he stopped associating with Epstein in 2005
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{ "date": "2005", "person": "Jeffrey Epstein" } - Subject Tags
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- a1162e29-f998-4feb-b5c2-65179d7afbd2
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:39 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:39 PM (6 months ago)
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Ghislaine Maxwell, associate of Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions during a deposition before the House Oversight Committee, invoking her Fifth Amendment right. Lawmakers are investigating Epstein's crimes and potential co-conspirators. The Justice Department is also releasing unredacted Epstein files.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted to visiting Jeffrey Epstein's private island, contradicting previous claims. The admission came during a Senate hearing, where Democrats questioned Lutnick's ties to Epstein. The article details Lutnick's interactions with Epstein and the political fallout.
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