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Legal analysts stress a key distinction: appearing in the Epstein files does not equate to criminal guilt. The documents released so far—including court records, flight logs, address books, emails, and witness statements—contain thousands of names. In many cases, individuals were referenced as social acquaintances, business contacts, or passengers on flights years before Epstein’s crimes became widely known. Inclusion in investigative material is not proof of wrongdoing. Criminal prosecution requires specific, corroborated evidence and must meet the high burden of proof in court.
