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2016 California lawsuit

A lawsuit filed in California in 2016 against Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey E. Epstein, which was dismissed for failing to state a valid federal claim.

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Which specific Epstein documents mention Trump by name and what do they say?

The newly released files contain thousands of documents that mention by name, but the references are a mixed bag: some are unverified tips and hotline spreadsheets, others are mundane news clippings, ...

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What became of the 2016 civil complaint alleging abuse by Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump and why was it dismissed?

suit filed in 2016 alleging that and raped a 13‑year‑old at Epstein’s Manhattan residence was never adjudicated on the merits: one complaint was dismissed earlier in 2016 for failing to state a valid ...