Second batch of Jeffrey Epstein court documents unsealed | First Thing

More than 300 additional pages deepen the picture of Epstein's elite orbit while resurfacing old claims. Plus, tips to cut down plastic use in your kitchen

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A new batch of documents related to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse were released today.

Where are the documents from? They stem from Giuffre's lawsuit against the British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, and include excerpts of depositions and motions in that case. Maxwell was convicted in December 2021 of sex trafficking and similar charges for procuring teenage girls for Epstein.

What has Steenkamp's family said? In a statement shared by the Steenkamp family lawyer on Friday, her mother, June Steenkamp, said: There can never be justice if your loved one is never coming back, and no amount of time served will bring Reeva back. We, who remain behind, are the ones serving a life sentence," adding that her only desire was to be allowed to live in peace.