Julian Dorey Podcast #397 - “Total SICKO!” - Catching Predators Legend on Epstein Files & Roblox COVERUP | Chris Hansen
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Mar 17, 2026 
Chris Hansen, Emmy-winning investigative reporter known for To Catch a Predator, discusses high-stakes stings and the logistics of confronting online predators. He dives into the Epstein files and unusual allegations around powerful figures. He also explains how platforms like Roblox enable grooming and what legal and tech responses are emerging.
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Backpack With Condoms And A Loaded Gun During Sting
- During a Louisiana sting Hansen confronted a young man whose backpack contained condoms and a loaded .38 pistol.
- The presence of firearms raised the real danger of what could happen if a predator were alone with a minor.
Local Investigative Reporting Broke The Epstein Case Open
- Julie K. Brown's investigative persistence at the Miami Herald was pivotal to exposing Epstein and enabling later prosecution, showing local journalism's power.
- Hansen admits he set the Epstein inquiry aside and credits Brown for chipping away until survivors spoke out.
Handle Leaked Investigative Files With Caution
- Hansen warns unverified raw files (Epstein files) must be handled responsibly because they contain allegations that didn't meet criminal thresholds, and may include falsifications used for blackmail.
- He stresses journalists must avoid publicizing unproven claims even when tempting.