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The Onion's Satirical Mockumentary Takes on Epstein's Legacy
9/25/2025
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Story summary
- The Onion releases a mockumentary titled Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile, October 2, 2025, in select theaters.
- The 20-minute satire blends biopic and true-crime elements to address Epstein with humor.
- Onion CEO Ben Collins says it was inspired by Trump's behavior toward Epstein.
- It includes a fictional Epstein voicemail to Trump, parodies true-crime conventions, and labels Epstein as an "all-American molester."
