Melania Trump delivers statement at White House denying ties to Epstein and knowledge of his crimes

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WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Melania Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes, saying Thursday that the “stories are completely false” and calling online accusations that she was somehow involved with the millionaire financier’s sexual abuse of young girls and his interactions with rich and powerful people “smears about me.” “The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today,” Trump said. “The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical s