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Why Epstein's Emails are Full of Equals Signs

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Alex Chen
Tech Journalist & Product Reviewer
Photo collage of red lines connecting Jeffrey Epstein to Donald Trump, Melania Trump, and Ghislaine Maxwell, along with a UFO, lizard, and Bigfoot.
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Epstein's Emails: A Mystery of Garbled Symbols

The Department of Justice recently released a batch of emails from its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. However, these emails are not like any others. They are full of garbled symbols, making it difficult to decipher their meaning.

The Scrambled Text

Many of the emails contain symbols like: Or: The scrambled text is so ubiquitous that it's spurred conspiracy theories that it could be some kind of code. But as believable as it might be that a cabal of elite sex traffickers would use a secret code, it's more likely that the issue lies with the way the emails were encoded.

The Encoding Issue

According to The Verge, the emails were likely encoded using a process called 'text encoding.' This process converts text into a format that can be easily transmitted over the internet. However, it seems that the encoding process was not properly set up, resulting in the garbled symbols we see today.

The Conspiracy Theories

Despite the likelihood that the issue is simply a matter of encoding, conspiracy theories have already begun to spread. Some believe that the scrambled text is a sign of a larger conspiracy, perhaps even a secret code used by Epstein and his associates.

The Reality

However, it's essential to separate fact from fiction. The scrambled text is likely the result of a simple encoding issue, not a complex conspiracy. The Department of Justice has not commented on the matter, but it's likely that they will clarify the situation soon.

Sources

[1] Why are Epstein’s emails full of equals signs?