The Origins of Jeffrey Epstein

The latest release of files related to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein left key questions unanswered about his rise to power and his connections to the president.

David Enrich, an investigations editor at The New York Times, explains how he worked with a team of reporters to fill in those mysteries and reveal the truth about Mr. Epstein’s origins.

Guest: David Enrich, a deputy investigations editor for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• The release of the Epstein files revealed new photos, but many files were withheld.
• This is the untold story of how Mr. Epstein got rich.

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