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The recent release of millions of documents connected to the late, disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has reignited global attention on one of the most disturbing criminal cases. Among the vast trove of material are references to several individuals, including some well-known Bahamians. Authorities however, have stressed that appearing in these files does not imply criminal conduct or wrongdoing.

The disclosure, commonly referred to as the Epstein Files, was made public on January 30 following the implementation of the Epstein Files Transparency Act in the United States. The legislation, signed into law by President Donald Trump in November, mandated the full release of Epstein-related records held by federal agencies.

The release includes approximately three million pages, 180,000 images, and thousands of videos gathered over years of investigation.

Among the names mentioned are Island Luck CEO Sebas Bastian, Fox Foundation Founder Adrian Fox, FML Founder Craig Flowers, and former National Security Minister Marvin Dames. There is no allegation or finding that these individuals were involved in Epstein’s criminal activities, and the documents themselves vary widely in reliability, context, and evidence.

Marvin Dames

Marvin Dames (identified as Marvin James) is referenced in relation to claims that he turned over an informant to the U.S. Embassy.

Dames confirmed to the Tribune that this element of the report was accurate but challenged the authenticity of the document itself.

Sebas Bastian

The files also contain claims alleging that Sebas Bastian and Adrian Fox were involved in moving “women and arms.” Both men have strongly denied these allegations.

“I don’t do fool. In fact, the closest I come to Epstein, Jepstein, or any Stein is the stain on my shirt.”

He further expressed support for justice for Epstein’s victims and accountability for those proven to have committed crimes.

“I pray that the victims of Jeffery Epstein get justice, and that everyone who was involved in his crimes are punished without prejudice, and to the full extent of the law. No matter who they are or what power they think they have.”

Adrian Fox

Fox, in a statement to the Nassau Guardian, categorically denied ever meeting or associating with Epstein and rejected claims of any illegal activity. He warned against the spread of misinformation and echoed calls for justice grounded in evidence, not speculation.

“I want to categorically state that I have never had any personal interaction with him, nor have I engaged in any activities that could be construed as illegal, including the sale or trafficking of firearms or women.”

Craig Flowers

Craig Flowers is referenced in the files with an allegation that he “partners with Russians.”

According to the Tribune, Flowers had not commented on the matter up to press time.

As these records continue to be examined, readers should exercise caution. Documentation alone does not equal guilt, and due process remains essential, especially in cases where reputations and public trust are at stake.

Newly released court documents tied to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have revealed previously unknown discussions involving a proposed physics research centre in The Bahamas — specifically on Long Island, according to Miami New Times.

Emails contained in the latest Epstein files show that a University of Miami physics professor and an Israeli physicist explored the possibility of Epstein funding a theoretical physics centre in Long Island, several years after Epstein had served jail time for state prostitution charges under a controversial plea deal.

The correspondence dates back to early 2015 and involves Dr Thomas Curtright, a physics professor at the University of Miami, and Dr Eduardo Guendelman of Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. The two scientists discussed whether Epstein would be interested in financially supporting a centre focused on advanced theoretical physics, potentially operating as an extension of the University of Miami’s physics programme.

In emails sent to Epstein, Guendelman described the project as a “Center for Theoretical Physics in Long Island, Bahamas” and suggested that Epstein provide guidance on research focus areas, the centre’s name, and even staffing. The scientists also floated topics such as gravity — an area Epstein reportedly had a personal interest in — and invited him to offer input on the direction of the research.

The emails show the academics planned site visits to Long Island and even suggested Epstein join them to view potential locations. At various points, they proposed meetings in The Bahamas, Miami, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, along with Skype calls to further discuss the initiative.

By mid-2015, the discussions expanded to include invitations for Epstein to attend the Bahamas Advanced Study Institute and Conferences (BASIC), an annual physics conference still held in The Bahamas today. According to its website, BASIC continues to attract international physicists and has been hosted at local resorts, most recently in January.

While the emails show sustained engagement throughout much of 2015, it appears Epstein ultimately stepped away from the project later that year. His disengagement coincided with the devastation caused by Hurricane Joaquin, which severely impacted Long Island in October 2015.

In a follow-up message after the storm, Guendelman urged Epstein to reconsider involvement, suggesting that establishing a high-level research centre could help boost morale on the island and potentially receive support from the Bahamian government and local organizations.

There is no indication the proposed physics centre ever materialised, nor that any agreement was finalised.

But the revelations add another layer to the growing scrutiny over Epstein’s global influence, the institutions and individuals willing to engage with him, and the ways the Bahamas appeared in his broader network long before his final arrest and death in 2019.