Musk, Prince Andrew and Others in Newly Released Epstein Files

A massive tranche of documents recently released by the U.S. Department of Justice has drawn fresh attention to the network of associations around Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender. Among the materials — part of ongoing transparency efforts under the Epstein Files Transparency Act — are mentions of dozens of prominent individuals from politics, business, entertainment, and royalty.

While inclusion in the files does not equate to criminal charges, the extent of these connections has reignited public debate about influence, accountability, and the reach of Epstein’s social circles.

Who Appears in the Epstein Files?

The newly released records include emails, communications logs, travel schedules, and other documents that reference a wide range of high-profile figures. None of the individuals named have been charged in connection with Epstein’s crimes, and many deny any wrongdoing or inappropriate conduct.

Prince Andrew

Former Prince Andrew, Duke of York, is one of the most frequently referenced names in the latest files. The documents include emails and photographs that depict ongoing contact with Epstein around the time of and following Epstein’s house arrest in 2010, raising renewed questions about the nature and duration of their relationship. Prince Andrew has repeatedly denied allegations linked to Epstein and accused some claims of being untrue.

Elon Musk

Billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk also appears in the files through email correspondence from the early 2010s. According to the documents, Epstein’s schedule included references to potential meetings with Musk, although Musk has stated he declined invitations — including purported overtures to visit Epstein’s private island — and denied any substantive association with Epstein’s criminal activities.

Donald Trump and Bill Clinton

Both former President Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton appear in the documents. Historical records show that Epstein and Trump were acquainted in earlier years before their relationship reportedly cooled, while Clinton’s name appears in connection with past flight logs and social interactions. Neither has been charged in relation to Epstein’s crimes, and many of the references are to social or public interactions rather than evidence of misconduct.

Business and Tech Figures

Other names include billionaires and industry leaders such as Steven Tisch — an Academy Award-winning film producer mentioned many times in the documents — and Casey Wasserman, a key figure in the Los Angeles Olympic organizing committee whose communications with Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell included flirtatious exchanges many years before her conviction. Wasserman has said he had no substantive relationship with Epstein.

Political and International Figures Listed in the Epstein Files

The Epstein files also reference international figures and former government officials:

• Ehud Barak, former prime minister of Israel, is noted to have maintained contact with Epstein, including frequent communications and travel arrangements over the years. Barak has denied witnessing any inappropriate behavior.
• Larry Summers, former U.S. Treasury Secretary and president of Harvard University, is named in correspondence and meetings but has characterised his interactions with Epstein as a “major error of judgment.”
• Several diplomatic and political figures from Europe and beyond have also been associated with Epstein through correspondence or meetings, prompting resignations and political fallout in some cases.

What the Epstein Files Do — and Don’t — Show

It’s important to note that inclusion in the Epstein files does not mean any individual has been charged or accused of a crime related to the sex trafficking rings Epstein was convicted of operating. Many of the entries are mundane — emails about flights, invitations to social or business events, or brief correspondence — and officials familiar with the files have cautioned against assuming guilt by mere mention.

A senior Justice Department official has emphasised that, despite the files’ size — encompassing millions of pages, thousands of images and video files — prosecutors have found no new grounds for criminal charges based solely on the latest disclosures without further credible evidence.

At the same time, the files give researchers, journalists, and the public new avenues to explore how Epstein interacted with elites across sectors, and they have reignited questions about power, prestige, and accountability in high society — even as experts urge careful interpretation of raw documents.

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