Maxwell invokes Fifth, seeks pardon

Reposted by Sanford F. Schram, Manisha Sinha, Susan Young

Scholar power: 32.6%

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Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Sanford F. Schram	37%	30	20.3%
🎓 Manisha Sinha	28%	9	8.4%
🎓 Susan Young	8%	24	3.9%
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Sen. Adam Schiff

@schiff.senate.gov

Secretary Howard Lutnick lied to the country about his ties to Epstein.

Now we learned that they were in business together.

He has no business being our Commerce Secretary.

He should resign.
www.politico.com/live-updates...

Howard Lutnick faces bipartisan calls to resign over latest Epstein revelations

Recently disclosed records suggest a closer relationship than the Commerce secretary previously indicated.

www.politico.com

February 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM

by Steve Peers

71%

Scholar power: 71.7%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Steve Peers	46%	27	71.7%

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Steve Peers

@stevepeers.bsky.social

Norwegian ambassador resigns due to Epstein links www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...

Diplomat resigns after report Epstein left her children $10m in will

Her contact with the sex offender showed ‘a serious lapse in judgement’, foreign minister says

www.independent.co.uk

February 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM

by Glen O’Hara Reposted by Carolyne Larrington

36%

Scholar power: 36.5%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Glen O’Hara	33%	13	35.7%
🎓 Carolyne Larrington	2%	15	0.8%
Total			36.5%

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Glen O'Hara

@gsoh31.bsky.social

Europe is the epicentre of Epstein fallout. Meanwhile, in the US - nothing. The rule of law there is clearly breaking down, as authoritarianism proceeds the way it always does.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Norway police investigate diplomat over Jeffrey Epstein links

Mona Juul and her husband Terje Rød-Larsen - who played a vital role in the Oslo Accords - are being investigated for

www.bbc.co.uk

February 9, 2026 at 9:23 PM

by Anders Aslund

64%

Scholar power: 64.7%

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Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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🎓 Anders Aslund	37%	34	64.7%

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0.294

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Reposted by Sanford F. Schram

20%

Scholar power: 20.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Sanford F. Schram	37%	30	20.3%

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47.0%

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0.239

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Max Berger

@maxberger.bsky.social

Jamie Raskin said he reviewed an email sent from Epstein to co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell that was a forwarded conversation between Epstein’s lawyers and lawyers for Donald Trump.

The DOJ (illegally) redacted Trump's name in the public files.
What else are they hiding?

Rep. Raskin Confirms ‘Troubling’ And ‘Unnecessary’ Epstein File Redactions

www.huffpost.com

February 9, 2026 at 8:31 PM

Reposted by Mark Priestley, Elizabeth Stokoe, Jocalyn Clark

14%

Scholar power: 14.5%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Mark Priestley	16%	31	8.9%
🎓 Elizabeth Stokoe	5%	45	3.4%
🎓 Jocalyn Clark	3%	56	2.2%
Total			14.5%

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Henry

@henrythedog.bsky.social

it will really be something if the Epstein Files unseat a British Prime Minster who isn't in them, and not the American President who was Epstein's best friend.

February 9, 2026 at 2:24 PM

by Anders Aslund

64%

Scholar power: 64.7%

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Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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🎓 Anders Aslund	37%	34	64.7%

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Anders Åslund

@andersaslund.bsky.social

Stop calling it the Epstein affair!
Call it the Epstein-Trump affair!
That appears to be more appropriate.

February 9, 2026 at 4:31 PM

by Steve Peers

71%

Scholar power: 71.7%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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🎓 Steve Peers	46%	27	71.7%

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54.0%

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Steve Peers

@stevepeers.bsky.social

Police reviewing complaint about Andrew sharing information with Epstein
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Police assessing claims about Andrew sharing confidential trade details

It comes after files suggest the former prince shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein from his official work as trade envoy.

www.bbc.co.uk

February 9, 2026 at 1:20 PM

Reposted by Michael Shellenberger

2%

Scholar power: 2.4%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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🎓 Michael Shellenberger	8%	9	2.4%

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0.159

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by Anders Aslund

64%

Scholar power: 64.7%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Anders Aslund	37%	34	64.7%

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0.223

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Reposted by Steve Peers

23%

Scholar power: 23.9%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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🎓 Steve Peers	46%	27	23.9%

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0.155

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Carl Quintanilla

@carlquintanilla.bsky.social

“.. House Oversight Chair James Comer, who is leading an investigation into Epstein and has already subpoenaed multiple associates, did not rule out issuing one for Lutnick.”

@politico.com
www.politico.com/live-updates...

February 9, 2026 at 4:28 PM

Reposted by Mouin Rabbani

8%

Scholar power: 8.8%

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Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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🎓 Mouin Rabbani	31%	8	8.8%

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by Michael D. McDonald

47%

Scholar power: 47.8%

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Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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🎓 Michael D. McDonald	34%	22	47.8%

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0.111

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Michael McDonald

@electproject.bsky.social

You ■■■'■ say?

Home of the Brave @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 9h

Rep. Raskin on Epstein file redactions: "[They] are filled with redactions of names and information about people who clearly are not victims…I saw the names of lots of people who were redacted for mysterious or baffling or inscrutable reasons."

February 9, 2026 at 8:29 PM

Reposted by Mohammad Marandi

3%

Scholar power: 3.9%

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Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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🎓 Mohammad Marandi	16%	6	3.9%

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0.106

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Reposted by Mohan J. Dutta

7%

Scholar power: 7.9%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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🎓 Mohan J. Dutta	11%	52	7.9%

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56.0%

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Reposted by C. H. Thurber

4%

Scholar power: 4%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 C. H. Thurber	-	54	-

Reposted by Mohammad Marandi

3%

Scholar power: 3.9%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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🎓 Mohammad Marandi	16%	6	3.9%

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0.069

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by Gerry Hassan

25%

Scholar power: 25.2%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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🎓 Gerry Hassan	28%	9	25.2%

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47.0%

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24

25.2%

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0.064

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Gerry Hassan

@gerryhassan.bsky.social

The first ever inviting proposition from the Trump administration. On justice, accountability and the Epstein Files.

February 9, 2026 at 9:47 PM

Reposted by Michael Shellenberger

2%

Scholar power: 2.4%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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🎓 Michael Shellenberger	8%	9	2.4%

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49.0%

3.1 h

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0.063

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Reposted by Anders Aslund

21%

Scholar power: 21.6%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 42%, Law 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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🎓 Anders Aslund	37%	34	21.6%

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57.0%

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