Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier and convicted sex offender who became widely known for his vast wealth and connections to powerful individuals. He started his career as a teacher and then moved into finance, founding his own financial consulting firms and managing money for wealthy clients. However, Epstein's legacy is overshadowed by serious criminal activities. He was accused and convicted of sexually abusing underage girls and running a sex trafficking network involving minors. In 2008, he pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution and served 13 months in jail. He was arrested again in 2019 on federal charges for sex trafficking minors but died by suicide in jail before trial. His close associates, including Ghislaine Maxwell, were also implicated in recruiting girls for abuse. Epstein's case garnered significant media attention due to his elite social circle and the suspicious circumstances of his death.
