Files reveal Epstein was offered chance to buy US Pentagon, FBI buildings
Al Jazeera
February 19, 2026
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Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted sex offender, was offered the chance to buy a sprawling U.S. Department of Defense building near the Pentagon in 2016. Emails released by the Justice Department reveal that Epstein was proposed to co-own the property, which is described as a "mission-critical" site due to its proximity and significance to the Department of Defense. The deal would have made Epstein a landlord to the U.S. government, raising serious security concerns.
The proposal was part of a larger set of documents showing Epstein's ties to Israel. An FBI informant referred to him as a "Mossad Agent," suggesting connections to Israeli intelligence. Epstein maintained close relationships with high-ranking officials, including former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, whom he hosted in his New York home over 30 visits between 2013 and 2017. The files also highlight Epstein's financial support for Israeli groups like Friends of the Israeli Army and the Jewish National Fund.
In addition to the Pentagon deal, Epstein was pitched investments in two FBI field offices and courthouses by David Stern, a close aide to Prince Andrew. These deals were structured
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Originally published on Al Jazeera on 2/19/2026