In a recent revelation from a Guardian review of U.S. Justice Department files, it has come to light that Jeffrey Epstein had cultivated ties with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, prompting a criminal investigation. The investigation focused on a CBP officer stationed at the St. Thomas airport, which Epstein frequented on his private planes before heading to his private island. The documents also revealed subpoenas related to three additional CBP officers at the same airport, indicating a wider scope of inquiry.
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Despite the investigation, no charges were filed against any CBP officer in connection to Epstein. The Guardian identified two other CBP officers in St. Thomas and Florida who had been in contact with Epstein, but it appears that the FBI did not pursue investigations into these individuals. The nature of Epstein’s interactions with these officers remains unclear, but the scrutiny highlights the extent of his network and influence.
Epstein’s survivors have expressed frustration at the lack of decisive action by the U.S. Justice Department in holding accountable those who may have been complicit in his crimes. Marijke Chartouni, a survivor, criticized the slow response, contrasting it with the swift arrest of Prince Andrew by British police following the release of Epstein files.
The investigation into Epstein’s connections to CBP officers underscores the complexity of his web of relationships and the challenges in untangling them. While the focus remains on holding Epstein’s accomplices accountable, questions linger about the extent of knowledge and involvement of those in positions of authority.
As the investigation unfolds, it raises broader concerns about accountability and transparency within law enforcement agencies. The need for thorough scrutiny and oversight to prevent abuse of power and exploitation is paramount, especially in cases as high-profile and egregious as Epstein’s.
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References:
– The Guardian: [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/19/jeffrey-epstein-cbp-officer-st-thomas]
– The New York Times: [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTE1tZjAtb2F0dF82MExZbzAwZy1HRFF4aTZ6YzhweWhzVUI4YUJmdzVvWlhZR3VUeE1xRjJiSDJHeDJrX0tQTmRGdXVMVXF0Y0lBVk40YndYSlowNVk1MTlKUlpjUzN3V0VfcXNWZ3pvMHM2emViZUttMFdjeXk?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en]
– The New Republic: [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxNUU9IN2pYSF9CSS14d01TdzBRMHNOc2tEb3JFOVd5Q1ZKT0QtWHRkb0o4Y3RmMXpRNGtxTG1TeTJLUXYzMEJJbHlUNDM1d215anR0WHlvdng0ZWtFdVRiQi1mcTVXZm12TWRSR3dUUzU1aHEzUDdTdkh4UjFEUU1rejVFaDhzYWN1bnpUbmZ6eDZXV2s0QUMw?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en]
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