Epstein-linked model scout Daniel Siad is found dead
Daniel Siad, a prominent modeling scout whose name appeared thousands of times in Jeffrey Epstein’s files, was found dead at his home in Colombes, near Paris, while he was under investigation in France over alleged trafficking and abuse of women. French prosecutors opened an inquiry to determine the cause of death, with an autopsy planned. The coverage highlights Siad’s long-standing links to Epstein, including emails in which he described his recruiting work to Epstein and his insistence that he did not know the women were being harmed. Siad had repeatedly denied wrongdoing, telling outlets he trusted Epstein and believed him to be a professional, though victims and others have described him as a key facilitator. News reports note that Epstein died in 2019 and that Siad’s alleged activities spanned multiple countries and years, though he had not been charged at the time of his death. Overall, the saga underscores ongoing scrutiny of Epstein’s network and the unresolved questions surrounding those connected to him."
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