We have to ask ourselves why Epstein wanted secret British govt documents.

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6. He was the UK's trade envoy

There was already evidence along with deeper suspicions that he'd made sure associates and he personally benefited from his time in that post, which is one reason why he left it under a cloud, so it doesn't take much imagination to figure out why he'd want confidential trade documents.

The "state secrets" people here are getting excited about relate to trade machinations, not any security etc. secrets as some on DU seem to be assuming.