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New Jersey Mom Joins Epstein Investigation via Substack

2/24/2026

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Ellie Leonard, a New Jersey mother, joins citizen-journalists investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files and will share findings on Substack.
Professional journalists analyze the more than three million pages released by the Justice Department.
Leonard and others, including Anne P. Mitchell, connect via Substack to share insights.
Experts warn about risks of unverified information spreading in public discourse.
Mitchell says exposing the truth will take years.

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Story summary

Ellie Leonard, a New Jersey mother, joins citizen-journalists investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files and will share findings on Substack.
Professional journalists analyze the more than three million pages released by the Justice Department.
Leonard and others, including Anne P. Mitchell, connect via Substack to share insights.
Experts warn about risks of unverified information spreading in public discourse.
Mitchell says exposing the truth will take years.