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A controversial street art installation dubbed the “Walk of Shame” has been removed from Farragut Square in Washington D.C., just blocks from the White House. The display, which appeared without warning on March 2, featured star-shaped stickers modeled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But instead of honoring entertainers, the stickers displayed the face of Jeffrey Epstein along with the names of high-profile figures whose associations with him have appeared in court filings and Department of Justice records.
The stickers were placed along sidewalks and walking paths throughout the park, some names included former President Bill Clinton and philanthropist Bill Gates. Some included QR codes linking to publicly available documents related to Epstein’s case.
City officials moved quickly to remove the stickers, citing maintenance and public space regulations. Authorities noted that demonstrations and installations in public parks require proper permits.
The installation quickly drew attention from passersby, tourists and political observers due to its proximity to the White House and the boldness of its message.
Supporters described the display as a form of protest art to highlight unanswered questions surrounding Epstein’s network. Critics, however, viewed it as vandalism and raised concerns about publicly naming individuals outside of a courtroom setting.
It still remains unclear who created and installed the stickers.
