Paris: (RightNow) Daniel Sead, a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein and a French modeling scout, was found dead at his home. French authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Daniel Sead was 69 years old and resided in a suburb of Paris. He had not been under investigation, but allegations included aiding Epstein in trafficking women.

Prosecutors stated that Sead denied the allegations and intended to present his case to investigators. A post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

This case is significant as Sead’s name appeared over a thousand times in declassified documents related to Epstein. These documents also mention conversations between him and Epstein.

It is noteworthy that Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in a U.S. jail in 2019 before his trial on sex trafficking charges, sparking global debate over his death.