Michael James Pratt, founder of the porn empire GirlsDoPorn, has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for sex trafficking. Pratt, who pleaded guilty in June, was found to have recruited hundreds of women, often in their late teens, through fraudulent modeling offers, using force, fraud, and coercion. The crimes resulted in a 2020 judgment against Pratt and others, after several women claimed they were victimized. Co-defendants Matthew Isaac Wolfe and Ruben Andre Garcia received 14 and 20-year sentences, respectively, while cameraman Theodore Gyi was sentenced to four years.
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MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough criticized Republicans for minimizing Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, accusing them of attempting to protect a prominent pedophile. This comes amid pressure on the GOP to release the Epstein files, which former President Donald Trump has dismissed as a “Democratic hoax,” despite his past close relationship with Epstein. Survivors and lawmakers are demanding action and a document dump, highlighting the hypocrisy of those who previously amplified conspiracy theories about child sex trafficking but are now downplaying Epstein’s crimes. Scarborough referenced the “Pizzagate” conspiracy and how Trump has shifted his narrative to deflect blame.
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Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein gathered at the US Capitol to demand the full release of government files related to the sex-trafficking investigation. Accusers, alongside Representatives Ro Khanna and Marjorie Taylor Greene, are leading the push to force the unsealing of documents and end the perceived cover-up. The demand comes after a staggered release of limited files by Republicans and growing anger that the case was closed without hearing from accusers. The activists are aiming to compel the Justice Department to release the files through a discharge petition, which would require significant bipartisan support in the House of Representatives.
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The upcoming news conference, featuring multiple victims of Jeffrey Epstein, is predicted to be “explosive” by Rep. Ro Khanna, who is pushing for the full release of Epstein’s files. Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie are leading the effort to force a House vote on a bill requiring the Justice Department to release the files, needing only six more Republican signatures for the vote. The press conference on September 3rd aims to amplify victims’ calls for transparency and closure on the matter, potentially creating further pressure for the release of documents related to the late financier’s alleged sex trafficking ring.
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Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted of sex trafficking, has provided testimony clearing former President Donald Trump of any inappropriate behavior, describing him as a gentleman. Despite Maxwell’s history of perjury, her praise for Trump has been welcomed by his supporters. Trump has since dismissed the Epstein case as a “Democrat hoax,” and stated that he “couldn’t care less” about the release of files. The author finds this character certificate from a convicted criminal to be irrelevant, given the multitude of pressing issues.
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The Justice Department’s release of Ghislaine Maxwell’s testimony transcripts has drawn significant criticism from Virginia Giuffre’s family. They expressed outrage that the transcripts allowed Maxwell to “rewrite history” and contradict her conviction for child sex trafficking. The family condemned the Justice Department for not challenging Maxwell’s assertions during the interview, and for transferring Maxwell to a minimum-security prison. Maxwell, during the interview, denied allegations against her and Epstein, including Giuffre’s accusations, and disputed key facts of the case, saying the allegations were manufactured.
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The “NewsNight” panel engaged in a heated debate over Ghislaine Maxwell’s prison interview, with panelists disagreeing on its value. Ferguson argued that the interview should be taken seriously because it could provide new information, while others questioned Maxwell’s trustworthiness given her denial of guilt. Panelist Rangappa pointed out the contradiction in believing Maxwell, given her dishonesty, leading to a memorable exchange. Ultimately, the discussion highlighted differing perspectives on the validity of information from a convicted sex trafficker.
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Ghislaine Maxwell, who wants a pardon, says she never saw Donald Trump ‘in any inappropriate setting’, and this statement immediately raises eyebrows. Given her own history as a convicted sex trafficker, the very idea of her acting as an unbiased observer is, to put it mildly, questionable. It’s almost comical to consider her perspective on what constitutes an “inappropriate setting.” What does she consider appropriate? The question is loaded with irony and suggests a vast disparity between her moral compass and that of the average person.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that Maxwell is actively seeking a pardon, presumably from Donald Trump.… Continue reading
In recently released tapes from a two-day interview, Ghislaine Maxwell detailed her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, revealing he had health conditions that limited his sexual activity, and she experienced a similar issue. She also claimed Epstein’s interest in underage individuals stemmed from being “unwell”. Maxwell spoke of her initial $25,000 a year salary that was later increased to $250,000, and asserted there was no “client list” and that Epstein was murdered in his prison cell. Additionally, Maxwell compared the case to the “Salem witch trials,” and described the nature of Epstein’s business in a hypothetical scenario.
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MAGA erupts after Israeli official charged in child sex ring flees U.S., and the initial reaction, as might be anticipated, is a complex and layered affair. This isn’t a simple case of unified outrage, but rather a fracturing of opinions and responses, colored by pre-existing political allegiances and biases. The immediate question, unsurprisingly, is, “Why?” Why would a segment of the population, particularly those aligned with the “Make America Great Again” movement, erupt at the news of an Israeli official, facing child sex charges, fleeing the U.S.? The answers, as it turns out, are multi-faceted.
The core issue here is the accusation that the Trump administration, or at least individuals sympathetic to it, facilitated the official’s departure.… Continue reading
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