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United Methodist Church Suspends Rev. Remington Amid Epstein Investigation

3/21/2026

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The United Methodist Church suspended Rev. Stephanie L. Remington for 90 days while it investigates her past work for Jeffrey Epstein.
The Missouri Conference learned of her association with Epstein, where she served as administrative assistant and temporary property manager on Epstein's private island (2018–2019).
Remington says she did not witness any abuse during her time there.
The Church said it had no prior knowledge of her Epstein connection.

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The United Methodist Church suspended Rev. Stephanie L. Remington for 90 days while it investigates her past work for Jeffrey Epstein.
The Missouri Conference learned of her association with Epstein, where she served as administrative assistant and temporary property manager on Epstein's private island (2018–2019).
Remington says she did not witness any abuse during her time there.
The Church said it had no prior knowledge of her Epstein connection.