Reasoning

Even though Epstein denies these allegations as 'made up to get press,' the allegations themselves-purchasing a minor girlfriend from Slovak parents-describe classic human trafficking: cross-border procurement of a child, payment to family, transfer for sexual purposes. Per DENIAL/REBUTTAL rules, the underlying allegation (not Epstein's denial) is scored. The specificity of age (under 15), country (Slovakia), and transaction (purchase from parents) elevates trafficking likelihood despite denial. Confidence is moderate-high because the denial itself does not eliminate credibility of the underlying allegation in context of other documented misconduct.