Model scout for Jeffrey Epstein found dead at his home near Paris
Daniel Siad, a modeling scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein, has been found dead at his home near Paris. Siad was under investigation for human trafficking and rape, with his name appearing in over 1,000 declassified Epstein-related documents.
Why it matters
The death of a key figure in the Epstein investigation complicates ongoing legal efforts to hold associates accountable for trafficking and abuse.
Daniel Siad had not yet been questioned by investigators, but had denied the allegations, saying he wanted to give his version of events. Photograph: US Department of Justice Daniel Siad had not yet been questioned by investigators, but had denied the allegations, saying he wanted to give his version of events. Photograph: US Department of Justice Jeffrey Epstein Model scout for Jeffrey Epstein found dead at his home near Paris Daniel Siad faced allegations of rape and trafficking in France and appeared in more than 1,000 documents in Epstein files
Prefer the Guardian on Google A modelling scout who recruited women for Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead at his home near Paris, French officials have said.
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