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Elon Musk questioned the delay in releasing Phase 2 of the Jeffrey Epstein files, asking “Where is it?” on X. His comments come amid tensions with Donald Trump.
A file photo of Elon Musk (AP)
Amid the storm between Elon Musk and Donald Trump over the release of files related to dead sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Tesla CEO on Thursday asked about the second phase of the files, which are yet to be released.
Quoting a post by an X user, who shared a photo of the phase 1 files, Musk wrote, “Where is Phase 2?”
As another social media user quoted Musk’s posts and questioned the whereabouts of all the evidence against Epstein, Musk wrote, “Yeah, where is it?”
“The FBI’s chain of custody for evidence is a meticulously documented process designed to ensure the integrity, authenticity, and admissibility of physical or digital items from the moment they are collected until they are presented in court or disposed of,” the post reshared by Musk read.
“It serves as a chronological record that tracks every interaction with the evidence, preventing tampering, contamination, loss, or unauthorised access,” it stated.
“This protocol is critical in criminal investigations, as any break in the chain can render evidence inadmissible or undermine a case,” the post of the X user mentioned.
Musk’s question came hours after the US President abruptly fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, who had worked on high-profile criminal cases involving Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, a well-known critic of President Trump.
According to The New York Times, Comey’s sudden dismissal raised concerns due to his involvement in cases that have gained renewed attention among Trump supporters in recent weeks.
She was informed of her termination in a formal letter citing Article II of the US Constitution, which describes the powers of the President, the report claimed.
Epstein, a disgraced financier, died by suicide in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. His case remains a controversial topic, with many Trump supporters demanding public release of all documents linked to him.
Earlier this month, the Justice Department released a memo saying no client list exists and that Epstein’s death was not suspicious. However, this has not stopped conspiracy theories, leading to infighting among Trump’s allies.
Trump recently accused James Comey, along with former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, of being involved in what he called a “fake narrative” around Epstein’s claims of crimes made without any evidence, according to The New York Times.
In a statement to reporters, Trump said, “He’s dead for a long time. He was never a big factor in terms of life. I don’t understand what the interest or what the fascination is, I really don’t.”
Comey’s dismissal also comes amid growing calls for transparency around the Epstein case.
However, there is no confirmed link between her firing and her role in prosecuting Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted in 2021 for helping Epstein exploit underage girls, The New York Times reported.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
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