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- ↑ "Frett-Gregory is Third V.I. Politician to Relinquish Epstein-Tied Money". St. Thomas Source. July 16, 2019.
- ↑ "Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory Tests Positive For Covid-19, Will Quarantine Until May 9". The Virgin Islands Consortium.