Crime
Leaked Epstein Emails Allegedly Expose Private Discussions with Journalist Michael Wolff on Managing Trump’s Reported Ties to Epstein
NEW YORK — Newly surfaced emails purportedly linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein are raising renewed questions about potential connections between Epstein and former President Donald Trump, though the documents remain unverified by any major news outlet or independent authority.
According to the alleged correspondence, which has circulated online as part of the latest purported “Epstein files,” Epstein and journalist Michael Wolff appeared to exchange private emails discussing how to manage public scrutiny surrounding Trump’s past associations with Epstein.
In one alleged 2019 message, Epstein reportedly wrote to Wolff:
“Trump said he asked me to resign, never a member ever. Of course, he knew about the girls as he asked Ghislaine to stop.”
The statement appears to reference incidents at Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s private Florida estate, and implies the former president may have been aware of Epstein’s illicit activities involving underage girls.
However, no independent evidence has been presented to verify the claim.
Another alleged exchange from 2015 purportedly shows Wolff advising Epstein on a media strategy regarding Trump’s comments about their past association.
“I think you should let him hang himself. If he says he hasn’t been on the plane or to the house, that gives you valuable PR and political currency… He can hang himself in a way that potentially generates a positive benefit for you,” the email reads.
The same set of messages also suggests that CNN had been preparing to question Trump about Epstein during a live interview or press event, though this too remains unsubstantiated.
Experts and media analysts are cautioning the public to approach the alleged leaks with skepticism.
Cybersecurity professionals note the potential for deepfake text forgeries or manipulated files to emerge from online “data dumps” tied to the ongoing release of Epstein-related materials.
If authenticated, the emails could represent a major political revelation. However, in the absence of verification, they remain speculative and potentially misleading.
As of now, no official agency, court, or credible media organization has confirmed the authenticity of the alleged communications.
Crime
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho — A 14-year-old Middleton High School student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near the high school Friday night, according to the Middleton Police Department.
The teenager was transported by Life Flight to St. Luke’s Boise following the crash but died from his injuries early Saturday morning.
Middleton police said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist near Middleton High School. The 14-year-old suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Boise hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Police announced Saturday morning that the young bicyclist had succumbed to his injuries.
The teen was identified in the information provided for this report as Carson Chrapkowski, a Middleton High School student. However, the police department’s public statement did not release the teenager’s name.
Police arrested 41-year-old Alyssa Louise Anderson in connection with the crash. Anderson was booked into the Canyon County Jail.
According to police, Anderson is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the specific allegations supporting the DUI charge.
The crash remains under investigation by the Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police. Investigators have not released further information about the sequence of events or whether additional charges could be filed.
Police said they are continuing to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The Middleton Police Department expressed condolences to the teenager’s parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.