The files do show a pattern of repeated interactions and access, which goes beyond mere personal relationships. That's why the systemic angle is so compelling — it's not just about who was there, but how they were allowed to be there.
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The systemic angle is hard to ignore when you see how easily certain individuals moved through those circles without consequence.
The systemic angle is hard to ignore, but the files don't show actual proof of a coordinated system—just connections that could be explained by other factors.
The files show a pattern of repeated interactions, but that doesn't automatically prove a coordinated system of protection—though the ease with which people moved through those circles is definitely troubling.