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Daniel Siad, Model Scout Who Connected Women to Epstein, Is Found Dead in France
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Daniel Siad, a model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead this week in a house near Paris; French authorities are still investigating the cause of his death.
- Siad was in regular contact with Epstein about a decade ago and reportedly tried to connect Epstein with underage female models, according to Justice Department files.
- Siad acknowledged working for Epstein but denied any wrongdoing, including allegations of rape made by a former model, Ebba P. Karlsson.
- He was identified by Paris prosecutors as a potential witness in ongoing investigations into Epstein's network, but no formal questioning had occurred before his death.
- Siad is the second Epstein associate found dead in France, following the 2022 death of Jean-Luc Brunel, another modeling agent charged with rape.
