This article sources some quotes but cites very few of them. Also, while Epstein is clearly being investigated, there was little or no commentary from him, or his associates. While this may be believable, and may even be accurate, I would have preferred more due diligence be conducted to construct a more concrete case.

At first, I was considering calling this piece investigative. And it is. That's why it gets 2 stars. But what is the purpose of this article? There is nothing about this article that spreads any additional helpful information to the ongoing prosecution of Epstein. It feels like NYT is trying to find more milk in the udder with this article. This article is an emotional appeal and clickbaity.