A small dinosaur convention in the United Kingdom has announced that it will bar paleontology experts allegedly connected to Jeffrey Epstein’s organization through correspondence that occurred after his conviction.
DinoCon UK, a fan-focused gathering celebrating prehistoric life and paleontology, made the announcement on social media platform X, stating that the safety of attendees, speakers, and staff remains paramount.
The organization referenced recently released court documents and investigative materials related to the disgraced financier, noting that certain scientists, authors, and researchers in the paleontology field appear to have maintained communication with members of Epstein’s network following his legal troubles.
“As a result of the release of half of the Epstein files, it has come to light that a select number of scientists, authors, and researchers relevant to the field of palaeontology allegedly engaged in correspondence with members of the Epstein organisation after the conviction of Jeffrey Epstein,” the organization wrote. “We want to state that all respective individuals are banned from all of our events.”
The convention did not identify specific individuals in its public statement. However, the organization extended its restrictions even further, targeting leadership within paleontology organizations that have declined to take similar action.
“Additionally, we find it deplorable that some established palaeontological organisations are not taking firm action to protect their members in light of these allegations,” the post continued. “As such, executive committee members from organisations that are not issuing public bans to these individuals are also banned from our events. We do not tolerate those who allow this behaviour to go unchallenged within our community.”
Social media responses were largely favorable. One commenter wrote, “Respectable. Props. Lead the charge.”
Another asked, “Dear Dinocon, can you please replace our entire US government?”
Someone else made a humorous comment, writing, “The paleontological community will not tolerate people having skeletons in their closets.”
Beyond Epstein himself, who passed away in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial, and Ghislaine Maxwell, who received a 20-year sentence following her 2021 conviction, no other individuals have faced criminal proceedings connected to the materials.
Recent months have seen increased debate regarding whether public officials provided complete transparency about what Justice Department reviews of Epstein-related materials uncovered.
During a February 11 House Judiciary Committee hearing, Attorney General Pam Bondi faced sharp questioning from Democrats about her testimony concerning the department’s review, with some lawmakers suggesting her responses lacked truthfulness. Bondi disagreed with those characterizations.
FBI Director Kash Patel also encountered pointed questions during 2025 oversight hearings about information he conveyed to Bondi regarding file contents. Some lawmakers publicly characterized his responses as dishonest. Patel has denied providing false testimony under oath and rejected accusations of perjury.
