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Post-publication, the journalist’s fears intensified. Her children, born prematurely at 30 weeks—potentially to Epstein’s reach—heightened her anxiety. She feared Epstein might exploit his influence to infiltrate her life or her children’s hospital environment, illustrating the scope of her concern about his power.
She reflected on how Epstein managed to bypass security measures that protect high-profile individuals, raising questions about possible ties to intelligence agencies or insider networks. Her suspicion that Epstein could do whatever he pleased, even entering sensitive areas like hospitals and office buildings in Manhattan, underscored a broader concern about the unchecked power Epstein wielded.