Readers respond to Question of the Week:

Is Epstein ruling a surprise to you?

Not really interested in how Epstein died

I’m not particularly interested in how Jeffrey Epstein died — and I suspect I’m not alone. What most people really want is the client list. They want names. They want to know who the awful sinners were. And yes, some of them were awful. I’m curious too. But before we get too eager to point fingers, it’s worth asking: What if there were a list of everyone’s sins? Would we be comfortable seeing our own names on it? In the Bible, when a woman was caught in adultery and the crowd prepared to stone her, Jesus said, “Let him who is without sin among you cast the first stone at her.” No one did. They all walked away. Before rushing to judgment, maybe we should each take a hard look inward. It’s not about excusing wrongdoing — it’s about remembering all of us need a measure of grace.

— David Ward, Anaheim Hills

The Epstein case will not be forgotten any time soon

Since I heard stories that Epstein’s injuries were not indicative of death by suicide, I’m not sure that was the right call. There were so many coincidences happening, the guards falling asleep, the cameras not working, so of course there are theories. I’m sure some on the list would do whatever is necessary to keep it from the public, even murder. I’m sure Ghislaine Maxwell is well guarded. I don’t think people will forget, especially when the Diddy trial brought more questions to the surface about the rather similar Epstein case. Is it the public’s appetite for scandal that seeks answers, or are we tired of untouchable people not having to pay for their wrong doings?

— Palma Espinosa, Highland

Move on, case closed

Last week Attorney General Bondi told Fox News in a question specifically about the Epstein client list she had the FBI file on her desk to review. However, I must assume that when she opened it Sunday night and saw there were a lot of high-ranking Republicans and Democrats on the list she called her dog and Spot ate the list. Then Sunday night Bondi released a statement saying there was “no list” and the files contain “no relevant information,” “case closed” and “move on.” I love hardball politics.

— Len Musgrave, Orange