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This photo provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein, March 28, 2017.

Video. Fact-check: Are Stephen Hawking and Jimmy Kimmel on Epstein's list?

Updated: 10/01/2024 - 8:16 GMT+1

Were the names of celebrities such as Jimmy Kimmel, Tom Hanks, and Stephen Hawking featured on the list of individuals linked to Jeffrey Epstein? The unsealing of court records relating to the late sex offender has prompted a wave of conspiracy theories and disinformation.

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