Naming Conventions
Use full legal names whenever available. If a document uses initials, aliases, or legal labels, preserve them exactly.
Examples:
- Jeffrey Edward Epstein (first reference), Epstein (subsequent references)
- Ghislaine Maxwell, Maxwell
- Jane Doe #3 (never replaced with a suspected identity unless officially confirmed)
- Co-Conspirator 1, Pilot #2, Assistant A
Never guess an identity. Never “decode” initials. Only use what documents explicitly provide.
Page Titles
Page titles must be factual and neutral.
Examples:
- “Jeffrey Epstein: Timeline of Known Events”
- “2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement”
- “Victim Testimony: Jane Doe #1 (Publicly Identified)”
- “Flight Logs: 1991–2006”
Do not use sensational or speculative titles.
Tone
All content must be written in a neutral, research-forward voice.
- State facts directly
- Label allegations properly
- Avoid dramatic language
- No jokes, commentary, or advocacy on evidence pages
Activist, snarky, or editorial content may appear in public-facing blog areas, but never on core data pages.
Citation Format
Every fact must include a citation.
Use the following structure:
Document Title → Page/Section → Excerpt (if relevant)
Examples:
- US v. Epstein Indictment (2019), p. 12
- Deposition of Virginia Giuffre (2016), p. 47, lines 3–15
- Flight Logs (2001), Book 2, p. 18
- FOIA Release: FBI Vault Part 5, p. 32
Link PDFs or archival sources when publicly accessible.
Allegation vs. Fact
Always distinguish the following:
Fact: something documented and verifiable
Allegation: a claim made in testimony or filings
Rumor: excluded entirely
Examples:
- “Giuffre testified that…” (allegation)
- “Court documents show…” (fact)
- “There is online speculation that…” (do not include)
Page Structure
To maintain consistency, pages should generally follow this structure:
1. Summary
A brief, neutral overview of the topic or document.
2. Key Facts
Bullet-point list of confirmed, document-supported information.
3. Timeline or Sequence (if relevant)
Chronological events with citations.
4. Documented Individuals
List of people named in the document, using legal terminology.
5. Related Documents
Cross-links to other wiki pages (e.g., related cases, depositions, filings).
6. Outstanding Questions / Missing Information
Areas where evidence is incomplete, contradictory, or still under review.
Formatting Rules
- Use American English spelling
- Use the Oxford comma
- Write dates in YYYY-MM-DD format for clarity
- Capitalize legal roles (e.g., Defendant, Plaintiff, USAO)
- Use bold for section headers only
- Avoid italics unless referencing a publication or document title
Redactions
When documents contain redactions:
- Mark them as [REDACTED]
- Do not attempt to infer what is hidden
- If multiple versions exist, label them clearly (e.g., “Unredacted Version 3.2”)
Images & Media Handling
- Do not upload photos of minors unless fully redacted
- Do not upload sensitive personal data
- For flight logs or rosters, crop out phone numbers and addresses
- Caption images with source and date
Pages on Individuals
Pages about individuals must include:
- Full legal name
- Role in Epstein network (as documented)
- Status of allegations (e.g., accused, named in deposition, convicted, appears in flight logs)
- Citations for every claim
- No personal commentary or editorializing
If an individual has only been mentioned once with minimal detail, include an Evidence Summary section.
Linking & Cross-Referencing
Every page should link to:
- Documents referenced
- Related people
- Timelines
- Court cases
- Archive sets (e.g., Flight Logs, FBI Vault)
The goal is for investigators to move seamlessly between related pieces of evidence.
Speculative Identification Rules
Speculation is not allowed.
A suspected identification may only be included if:
- It appears in multiple independent documents
- It has been directly stated in sworn testimony or filings
- It has been reported by at least one credible investigative outlet using document evidence
Suspected identities must appear in a dedicated section titled: “Possible Identification (Requires Verification)”
And must be labeled as such.
Editing Protocol
- Major edits require a summary of changes
- Disputed edits should move to the Talk page
- Contributors must not delete large sections without discussion
- Do not merge pages without moderator approval