Epstein was playing a dangerous game, or maybe being ultra rich and having very powerful friends thought he was untouchable, he provided a unique service for these very sick people. Owing favors might imply blackmail, a photo might be used as such and the only recent photo of him with anyone of any significance is Prince Andrew who incidentally is not planning any trips to the US to face questioning, anytime soon.
Any other Brit without power would have been extradited.
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