Before ‘Epstein’s Island’, power and privilege shielded abuse on Michigan’s North Fox Island

By: Dr. David C. Hayes

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 2,495

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Warning: Some of the events and depictions in this article are disturbing in nature.

As the revelations and debate continue about the millions of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and their international ties to wealth, privilege, and perversity, the idea of a sophisticated network of elites sexually preying upon children is not just a modern facet of an internet-connected world, but eerily similar to a scandal that was centered …

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