Warning: This article contains discussion of child abuse which some readers may find distressing.
A single word, appearing over 800 times in the latest batch of documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, might have been used as a ‘code word’.
Epstein, a convicted sex offender, is widely recognized for his associations with wealthy and influential individuals globally. Ongoing evidence from survivors suggests that Epstein orchestrated a global sex trafficking network, which also involved the exploitation of children by his associates and acquaintances.
Some of Epstein’s connections, such as US president Donald Trump and the disgraced former British royal, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, have faced allegations related to underage sexual activities. However, Trump has not faced any criminal charges regarding his ties to Epstein.
Within the emails released from Epstein’s estate, a particular word that frequently appears is now suspected to be coded language.
The term ‘pizza’, along with ‘cheese’ and ‘pizza’ emojis, is believed to be a code referring to child sexual exploitation material.
According to a report by British newspaper The Telegraph, online safety groups have been warning about the coded language used by offenders to discreetly discuss their activities. ‘Cheese pizza’ is suspected to be such a term because ‘CP’ also stands for ‘child pornography’.
While the terms ‘cheese’ and ‘pizza’ sometimes appear in legitimate food-related discussions, certain excerpts raise substantial concerns about their possible use as code for something more nefarious.
The word ‘cheese’ appears over 1,138 times, often in contexts that seem out of place or nonsensical if taken literally.
In one instance, an email from Epstein reads: “There are millions of babies, very little good vegatble [sic] cream cheese.”
About three million additional documents have been released from Epstein’s estate, yet they still do not encompass all the information contained within the files. Anyone interested can access these files on the US Department of Justice website.
Being mentioned in the files does not inherently imply wrongdoing, but the emerging information has highlighted troubling links between Epstein and prominent figures, prompting important questions that demand answers.
If you’ve been affected by any of these issues or wish to speak confidentially about child welfare, the Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)) is available 24/7 and takes calls from across the United States, Canada, US Virgin Islands, Guam, and Puerto Rico.