Cannibalism, Sulphuric Acid & a Stolen Gun: Fact-Checking Viral Claims From the Epstein Files

Numerous shocking 'revelations' are being widely disseminated on social media and in the press. But take a closer look, and the horror show quickly becomes farcical.

Hi folks. Welcome to the next instalment of my weekly fact-checking series debunking viral conspiracy theories surrounding the Epstein files, correcting clickbait and media-promoted myths, and adding some important context to the chaos.

Let’s dive straight back in.

CLAIM: An email in the Epstein files shows Epstein and an associate discussing children b…