France listening to 10 ‘new’ suspected victims of Epstein: Prosecutor

French magistrates are investigating potential offenses related to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, focusing on French perpetrators who may have facilitated them. Paris Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau announced that approximately 10 new suspected victims have come forward in France. These individuals, some of whom are abroad, are being interviewed by investigators. This probe follows the release of files from the US Justice Department and a previous search of Epstein's Paris apartment. French authorities are re-examining Epstein's electronic devices and records, and are seeking international assistance. Epstein died in US prison in August 2019 while facing sex trafficking charges.

A French investigation into the network of Jeffrey Epstein has seen approximately 10 new suspected victims come forward, according to a prosecutor. France initiated a human trafficking inquiry following the US Justice Department's release of files related to the disgraced financier in January. French magistrates are examining potential offenses that may have occurred in France or involved French individuals who aided Epstein's crimes. Epstein died in prison in 2019 while facing charges of trafficking underage girls for sex.