Revealed: Epstein cultivated relationship with CBP officer, causing US investigation
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Federal investigators examined Jeffrey Epstein’s connections with multiple US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at St Thomas airport, where Epstein frequently traveled before reaching his private island; however, no CBP officers were charged, and no evidence was found indicating their direct involvement in Epstein’s crimes.
- Epstein maintained friendly communications with several CBP officers, including invitations to his island, financial advice, and small gifts, while also complaining about perceived mistreatment by other officers; some officers visited Epstein’s island for business or social reasons.
- FBI and federal prosecutors conducted preliminary investigations and interviews, including with CBP agricultural inspector Timothy “Bill” Routch and Epstein’s longtime pilot Larry Visoski, but investigations did not lead to charges or clear evidence of wrongdoing
