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Paris Probes Epstein Files; Diplomat Aidan Under Scrutiny

2/16/2026

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On February 15, 2026, the Paris prosecutor's office appointed magistrates to investigate offenses tied to Epstein's files, focusing on French nationals.
This follows the U.S. Justice Department's release of nearly three million Epstein documents.
The inquiry will assess whether evidence warrants action under French law.
The office opened a case against Fabrice Aidan, a French diplomat named over 200 times in the documents, who denies the allegations and will cooperate.

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Story summary

On February 15, 2026, the Paris prosecutor's office appointed magistrates to investigate offenses tied to Epstein's files, focusing on French nationals.
This follows the U.S. Justice Department's release of nearly three million Epstein documents.
The inquiry will assess whether evidence warrants action under French law.
The office opened a case against Fabrice Aidan, a French diplomat named over 200 times in the documents, who denies the allegations and will cooperate.