Live Updates > Live Update Details
2026-02-15 19:37:59
[US Justice Department's Epstein Case List Sparks Controversy; Inclusion of Deceased Celebrities Like Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley Raises Concerns of "Misleading Public Opinion"] 1. On February 14, the US Department of Justice sent a letter to members of Congress explaining the redundancy of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case and attaching a detailed list of numerous well-known figures or "politically sensitive individuals" mentioned in the documents. 2. According to reports from US media outlets such as The Daily Beast and the New York Post on February 15, in addition to political figures such as current President Trump and former President Clinton, the list also includes deceased celebrities such as actress Marilyn Monroe (died 1962), rock star Elvis Presley (died 1977), and pop star Michael Jackson. 3. Some US lawmakers have questioned whether the Justice Department's move is "deliberately misleading public opinion," arguing that including deceased celebrities on the list does not help reveal the truth of the case and may instead distract the public from the core issues of the case.
