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First revealed by The Wall Street Journal in 2023, their connection was initially downplayed by de Rothschild. The latest set of the Epstein files, published on January 30 by US authorities, has shattered that version of events. Hundreds of emails show that Epstein was a close friend of the 60-year-old banker and acted as her unofficial business adviser. Since their release, these documents have fueled the most absurd conspiracy theories and countless antisemitic posts on social media. None of the material reviewed by Le Monde implicates de Rothschild in Epstein's sexual crimes.

The accusations and scandals that tarnished the predator's reputation never affected their relationship, even after the English-language press, particularly the Miami Herald in November 2018, began to publish repeated revelations about him. On December 4, 2018, they discussed staying in Megève, an upscale French ski resort, at one of the hotels owned by the Edmond de Rothschild Group, with Karyna Shuliak, who was Epstein's partner at the time. On February 11, 2019, they planned, for the same young woman, a visit to the Caron perfumery in Paris, which also belonged to the group.

The Edmond de Rothschild Group acknowledged the existence of a "professional relationship" between the two individuals, adding that "a more personal relationship developed over the years." "Ariane de Rothschild had no knowledge of Mr. Epstein's personal behavior and condemns the crimes for which he was found guilty," the group added. The baroness de Rothschild and her family own the entire banking group, which managed assets totaling €195 billion in 2024. The group is active in private banking and asset management, and also owns vineyards, luxury hotels and a line of racing trimarans.

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[–] Nurse_Robot@lemmy.world 3 points 59 minutes ago

Wow the Rothschild's are involved in shady shit too? Color me not even a little shocked