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DOJ Releases Epstein Files, Sparking Alive Conspiracy Theories

2/9/2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice released more than 3 million pages of Epstein-related records.
Online users on X linked Epstein's YouTube username 'littlestjeff1' to a Fortnite account, suggesting he might still be alive.
Fortnite clarified the activity stemmed from a username change by another player.
The released files show Epstein's ties to many high-profile figures, including U.S. President Donald Trump, but his name does not appear in the documents.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice released more than 3 million pages of Epstein-related records.
Online users on X linked Epstein's YouTube username 'littlestjeff1' to a Fortnite account, suggesting he might still be alive.
Fortnite clarified the activity stemmed from a username change by another player.
The released files show Epstein's ties to many high-profile figures, including U.S. President Donald Trump, but his name does not appear in the documents.