Reasoning

Per REPORTED_ALLEGATION and DENIAL/REBUTTAL rules, score the underlying allegation being denied: Daily Beast published allegations of sexual conduct by Epstein involving a female accuser. Epstein's denial pattern (minimizing 'sex', questioning accuser credibility) is consistent with deflection of sexual exploitation claims. Confidence is high due to explicit reference to sexual misconduct allegations, though the thread does not contain direct evidence of trafficking mechanics.