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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: On Dec. 6, 2018, Epstein ordered barrels of sulfuric acid the day the FBI opened an investigation.
Rating: MOSTLY TRUE
Explanation: Emails and documents reference sulfuric acid orders, including around the time federal scrutiny intensified. However, records indicate the chemical was used for water desalination on Little St. James Island, not for criminal activity.
Date: 02/14/2026
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Last Updated on February 14, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check