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Epstein Ties: Musk Associate, Jan 6 Pardonee, & More

The release of millions of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's criminal investigations has brought renewed scrutiny to prominent figures, including Elon Musk, while also shedding light on other developments, such as a Jan. 6 rioter's conviction for child molestation and Big Oil's renewed interest in global exploration. The Justice Department's release of the files last month has been particularly embarrassing for Musk, according to Wired, due to emails he sent to Epstein several years after the financier's guilty plea for sex-related crimes.

Musk's emails, dating back to November 2012, included a message asking, "What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?" according to Wired. The message appeared to be an attempt to secure an invitation to Epstein's private island in the Caribbean, Little Saint James. While there has been no confirmation of a visit, the messages contradict Musk's previous claims of not knowing Epstein well.

In other news, a Florida handyman, Andrew Paul Johnson, who received a pardon from former President Donald Trump for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, was convicted of multiple state charges of child molestation and exposing himself to children, NPR News reported. This conviction adds a new layer of complexity to the aftermath of the Capitol riot and the pardons issued by Trump.

Meanwhile, Big Oil is expanding its global exploration efforts outside of the Americas, a shift not seen in years, according to Fortune. Chevron announced its return to Libya on February 11, after a 15-year absence. This move reflects a broader trend of increased investment in frontier exploration, following two decades of reduced spending by major producers.

In the realm of politics, Garry Tan, the CEO of Y Combinator, launched a dark-money group called Garrys List to influence California politics, Hacker News reported. Tan described the group as a voter education initiative focused on civic engagement and support for specific policies and candidates. Such groups allow donors to anonymously support causes without directly contributing to candidates or measures.

The Epstein case continues to unfold, with journalist Vicky Ward discussing the fallout from the millions of publicly released documents, according to NPR News. The story's delayed emergence and the ongoing investigations continue to generate significant interest.

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