'Fun New Year': Internet can't wait for 150 names linked to Jeffrey Epstein to be released on January 1

NEW YORK CITY: The internet exploded this week as a judge ruled that the names of over 150 people associated with deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein will be made public on January 1, 2024. Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges involving minors, according to HuffPost.

New York judge rules Jeffrey Epstein's list will be released on New Year's Day

New York federal judge Loretta Preska ordered the release of the names on Monday, December 18, giving anyone who objects 14 days to appeal. The names will come from court documents related to a settled 2017 defamation lawsuit between Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell and one of their alleged victims, Virginia Giuffre.

Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for helping Epstein acquire underage girls for sex acts. Giuffre accused the pair of using her as a “sex slave” at age 16.

The list of over 150 names is expected to include a mix of Epstein’s co-conspirators and victims, including at least one high-profile public figure. Some identities will remain redacted to protect victim privacy.

Many names have already been extensively reported in the media, including former Presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. Also on the list may be lawyer Alan Dershowitz, who represented Epstein and was accused of sexual abuse by Giuffre, a claim he denies.

With Epstein deceased and Maxwell imprisoned, the internet is waiting to see if any major new revelations emerge once all names are disseminated online come New Year’s Day.

Internet erupts with myriad of reactions upon learning about release of Jeffrey Epstein's list

The internet erupted with myriad reactions upon learning of the impending release of Epstein's list, reflecting a spectrum of emotions and expectations.

"Praying none of my favs are on this horrible list," expressed one user. Another user took a more speculative tone, remarking, "So it's gonna be fun new year for that 1 public figure."

"About time," succinctly stated a third user. In a more tongue-in-cheek manner, another commenter highlighted the looming apprehension among implicated individuals, "The men’s are gonna be shaking in their boots all holiday season."

The anticipatory fervor was further evident in a user's succinct expression: "Can’t wait fr."

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