The ‘Little Epstein Theory’ vs. ‘Big Epstein Theory’

“The Opinions” round table discusses Trump and MAGA’s very bad week.

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Virginia Giuffre, Voice in Epstein Sex-Trafficking Scandal, Dies at 41

She accused Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, of recruiting her to join their predatory ring. She also sued Prince Andrew for sexual assault.

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2 N.Y.P.D. Officers Are Charged With Burglary and Groping

The officers stole money from a prostitute and groped her while on patrol duty in Queens, prosecutors said.

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F.B.I. Agents in Southeast Asia Used Prostitutes, Watchdog Says

The conduct took place over several years even as employees were training to combat human trafficking, according to a document released to The Times in a lawsuit.

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Minnesota Lawmaker Tried to Meet With Underage Prostitute, Police Say

The arrest of Justin Eichorn, a Republican senator, leaves both parties in the closely divided State Senate with a lawmaker facing felony charges.

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‘Anora’ Is More Than a Brooklyn Cinderella Story

A sex worker in a romantic comedy isn’t new. How the Oscar-nominated film uses immigrant Brooklyn to subvert the genre? That’s different.

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Myanmar’s War Has Pushed Doctors and Nurses Into Prostitution

Nearly four years into a grinding civil conflict, the economy is in ruins, and people — even professionals with degrees — are desperate.

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Maternity Leave and Ongoing Consent: New Rights for Belgium’s Sex Workers

A groundbreaking law, which gives some sex workers greater labor protections and social benefits than similar legislation elsewhere in the world, in now in effect in the European country.

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