World & Society

The Epstein affair: the triumph or demise of conspiracy theory?

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La Matinale
19 February 2026

Pascal Wagner-Egger

Lettres et des sciences humaines, UNIFR

The shockwave of the publication of the Epstein files is creating a veritable triumphant effervescence within conspiracy circles on the internet.

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