Article as posted or excerpted is a non-sequitur to its title, i.e. it does not speak to “why.”
You're right. The best I can come up with is I asked Grok to summarize the article and this is the conclusion it came to:
The documents highlight Epstein’s ability to retain access to elite circles post-conviction through wealth, connections, financial expertise, and transactional relationships, with many now expressing regret over continued association.