The whole "pedophile" thing has gotten way out of control. Pedophilia is not the same as sexual abuse. Or sexual abuse/exploitation of a minor. Or sex trafficking a minor. it's a different thing.
Part of Epstein's schemes and just ambitions were science, philanthropy, finance, business, the arts, meaning philharmonic, ballet, Woody Allen movies, he was in all those circles. But, that doesn't mean they were all involved. From what I understand, plenty of people were dismissive, or hesitant to get involved. They didn't like him. Didn't trust him. He tried to gain access with donations and grants. Led a lot of people on. Gave a lot of losers like Prince Andrew money and access to capital, which he needed.
Bill Clinton, is pretty damning. Given his credible allegations of rape and sexual abuse.
US Attorney Geoff Berman who led the prosecution said Epstein's townhouse in the Upper East Side was one of the more depressing places he had seen. Eye glasses and tissues everywhere. No family. No loved ones. No real friends. Guy was a fukking weirdo.
Social media has destroyed people's ability to grasp context and think deeply.