The Division of Justice launched an enormous assortment of Jeffrey Epstein information on Saturday, comprising over 3 million pages of paperwork together with hundreds of movies and pictures. These supplies present recent insights into the late financier’s associations with influential people, reminiscent of Elon Musk, Invoice Gates, and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The information additionally embrace quite a few unverified reviews submitted to authorities.
Connections to Former President Trump
Investigators compiled a abstract final summer time detailing greater than a dozen public suggestions linking Trump and Epstein, based mostly on emails from federal officers. The abstract references allegations of sexual abuse involving each males, although no supporting proof accompanies these claims. Particulars of the unverified reviews stay undisclosed to keep away from hypothesis. Trump has persistently denied any involvement in Epstein’s illicit actions.
The White Home directed inquiries to a Justice Division assertion noting that the launched paperwork would possibly include fabricated photographs, papers, or movies. Many different information consist of stories clippings or emails merely mentioning Trump.
Allegations Involving Invoice Gates
Emails from 2013 present Epstein drafting notes about Gates, claiming involvement in extramarital affairs. A spokesperson for Gates dismissed these claims as “completely absurd and fully false.” One message alleges Epstein assisted Gates in acquiring medication to deal with encounters with Russian ladies and organized conferences with married people. It stays unsure whether or not Epstein ever forwarded these emails to Gates.
These writings adopted a failed try by Epstein to rearrange a partnership between the Gates Basis and JPMorgan Chase, which he anticipated would generate substantial charges.
Howard Lutnick’s Deliberate Island Go to
Information point out that Lutnick, now serving as U.S. Commerce Secretary, scheduled a visit to Epstein’s non-public island in 2012, regardless of his prior assertion of ending contact round 2005. When contacted, Lutnick declined to debate the matter, stating he had not reviewed the brand new paperwork and emphasizing, “I spent zero time with him,” earlier than ending the decision.
The information verify the go to occurred on December 23, 2012. The next day, an Epstein assistant relayed a message from him to Lutnick: “Good seeing you.”
Richard Branson’s E mail Change
A 2013 e-mail thread between British billionaire Richard Branson and Epstein reveals an informal rapport centered partly on their mutual curiosity in ladies. On September 11, 2013, Branson wrote, “It was very nice seeing you yesterday.” He continued, “Any time you’re within the space would like to see you. So long as you deliver your harem!”
A Virgin Group consultant clarified that Branson despatched the e-mail after internet hosting Epstein at a enterprise gathering on Branson’s non-public island within the British Virgin Islands. Epstein arrived with three grownup ladies, whom he referred to as his “harem,” however they didn’t be part of the assembly. The assertion added, “Any contact Richard and Joan Branson had with Epstein passed off on just a few events greater than 12 years in the past, and was restricted to group or enterprise settings.” Branson views Epstein’s actions as “abhorrent” and advocates for justice for his victims.
Elon Musk’s Communications
Between 2012 and 2014, Epstein and Musk exchanged a number of messages coordinating potential conferences in Florida or the Caribbean. On September 25, 2012, Epstein invited Musk: “For those who discover a while, come go to me on my island within the Caribbean… deliver your good friend or associates.” Musk responded, “Sounds good, will attempt to make it.”
Musk has repeatedly denied visiting the island. In a current social media put up, he acknowledged, “Epstein tried to get me to go to his island and I REFUSED.” Emails doc Musk withdrawing from deliberate visits. On Saturday, Musk posted on X: “I had little or no correspondence with Epstein and declined repeated invites to go to his island or fly on his ‘Lolita Specific,’ however was effectively conscious that some e-mail correspondence with him could possibly be misinterpreted and utilized by detractors to smear my title.”
Interactions with Steve Tisch
All through 2013, Epstein and New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch traded a number of emails. Epstein typically launched Tisch to ladies, describing them in express phrases and noting their ethnic backgrounds. Tisch sometimes inquired utilizing slang about whether or not the ladies had been intercourse employees.
In an April 2013 trade, Epstein requested Tisch’s telephone quantity to keep away from written data. Tisch responded in an announcement: “We had a short affiliation the place we exchanged emails about grownup ladies, and as well as, we mentioned films, philanthropy and investments. I didn’t take him up on any of his invites and by no means went to his island. As everyone knows now, he was a horrible individual and somebody I deeply remorse associating with.”
Prince Andrew’s Correspondence
In 2010, Epstein wrote to Prince Andrew, “I’ve a good friend I believe you would possibly take pleasure in having dinner with.” He later described her as a 26-year-old Russian girl who was “intelligent, lovely and reliable.” Andrew replied, “I might be delighted to satisfy the lady.” Quickly after, he adopted up: “What have you ever instructed her about me and have you ever given her my e-mail as effectively?”
This trade expands on the identified historical past between Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The prince misplaced his royal titles final October amid revelations of their shut ties. Authorized paperwork from accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre allege Epstein trafficked her to Andrew round 2001 for a number of sexual encounters. Mountbatten-Windsor denies these claims and any misconduct associated to Epstein.
Sergey Brin’s Visits and Contacts
Google co-founder Sergey Brin, among the many world’s wealthiest people, visited Epstein’s St. Thomas island, deliberate dinners at his New York residence, and messaged Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s convicted affiliate. In April 2003, Maxwell emailed Brin: “Dinners at Jeffrey’s are all the time fortunately informal and relaxed. Sit up for seeing you.”
Epstein facilitated introductions between Brin and JPMorgan executives, aiding the financial institution’s shopper acquisition. Accuser Sarah Ransome testified in 2024 about encountering Brin and his then-fiancée Anne Wojcicki on the island, the hub of Epstein’s trafficking community. A former boat captain reported seeing Brin there a number of occasions. Brin and Wojcicki haven’t commented.
