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Epstein/Maxwell saga

The case involving Epstein and Maxwell, steeped in conspiracy theories and intense partisan debate

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Feb 6, 2026

Where have conspiracy narratives about ‘Baal’ or occult chambers in the Epstein files originated and how have mainstream outlets fact‑checked them?

The “” and occult‑chamber conspiracies began with a misread line in newly released documents that viral posts treated as a deliberate reference to an ancient deity, then metastasized into claims of an...

Feb 6, 2026

How did the original 2016 Pizzagate theory form and which investigative steps debunked it?

formed in the final days of the when hacked emails published by were mined on anonymous forums and ordinary references to food were recast as coded signals for a child‑sex ring centered on pizza in . ...

Feb 5, 2026

Did podesta torcher in video ?

There is no credible, verifiable evidence in the reporting provided that is the person torturing a child in any circulated video; the allegation traces to -era conspiracy posts, partisan blogs and fri...

Feb 4, 2026

How have conspiracy narratives about Epstein (including cannibalism) spread on social media and which outlets amplified unverified claims?

The release of millions of -related pages in late January 2026 created a torrent of new material that social media actors and partisan outlets turned into fertile ground for conspiracy narratives — fr...

Feb 1, 2026

What evidence in the Epstein files links Donald Trump to underage victims and how has it been corroborated?

The newly released / files contain multiple references and third‑party tips between and underage girls, including a complaint that says a 13–14‑year‑old was forced to perform oral sex and a 1994 accou...