What's happened
Newly unsealed documents describe bombshell allegations about sex tapes involving high-profile figures
Why it matters
The allegations are significant due to the high-profile nature of the individuals involved and the ongoing interest in the Epstein case
What the papers say
The Independent and The Times provide detailed accounts of the allegations, while Metro offers a brief summary without much additional context
How we got here
The allegations stem from newly unsealed documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case
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