Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier and convicted sex offender born on January 20, 1953, in New York City. He began his career as a teacher but later entered the finance sector, building a fortune managing money for billionaires. Despite his wealth and high-profile social connections, Epstein was notorious for his criminal activities involving the sexual abuse and trafficking of underage girls. Epstein was first investigated in 2005 for sexually abusing teenage girls, leading to a controversial 2008 plea deal where he was convicted of procuring a child for prostitution and solicitation of prostitution. He served about 13 months in custody with extensive work release privileges. In 2019, Epstein was arrested on federal charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy but died by apparent suicide in a New York jail before his trial. His death and the circumstances surrounding it sparked widespread public outrage, investigations, and conspiracy theories. His abuse network involved procuring women and children, with hundreds of victims alleged. Epstein had connections with many powerful figures, and his criminal case significantly impacted public discussions about sexual abuse and accountability. Epstein's former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, was also implicated and convicted of related charges.