Epstein files reveal extensive contacts with global figures
No one named in the documents has been charged in this investigation. The records show that many maintained relationships with Epstein even after he became a known sex offender
A release of more than 3 million pages of documents from the Justice Department's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein has revealed the financier's extensive contacts with political leaders, business executives, and other public figures.
The files, which include correspondence, photos, and flight records, detail interactions with prominent individuals over several decades, says PBS.
No one named in the documents has been charged in this investigation. The records show that many maintained relationships with Epstein even after he became a known sex offender.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
The former British prince has long faced scrutiny over his ties to Epstein. Allegations from the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre claim she was trafficked by Epstein and instructed to have sex with Mountbatten-Windsor when she was 17, which he denies. Last year, King Charles III stripped him of his royal titles, including the right to be called a prince and the Duke of York.
Mountbatten-Windsor's name appears several hundred times in the documents, including in Epstein's private emails. Correspondence includes an invitation for Epstein to dine at Buckingham Palace, an offer to introduce him to a 26-year-old Russian woman, and photos showing Mountbatten-Windsor kneeling over an unidentified woman.
Sarah Ferguson
In March 2011, the former Duchess of York publicly apologized for letting Epstein pay off some of her debts, saying she would have "nothing ever to do with Jeffrey Epstein ever again." Despite this, in May 2011, she emailed Epstein seeking advice on handling questions for an Oprah Winfrey interview.
"I just want to make sure you are aware of this and seek your advice on how you would like me to answer," Ferguson wrote. Epstein replied, "Jeffrey was unfairly characterized as a pedophile by the tabloid press. Many years ago jeffrey pleaded guilty to soliciting underage prostitutes. He paid his debt to society and has sought forgiveness. I have nothing more to say."
Elon Musk
The Tesla founder appears several times in the files, notably in email exchanges in 2012 and 2013 discussing a potential visit to Epstein's Caribbean island. Musk has maintained that he repeatedly declined Epstein's overtures.
"Epstein tried to get me to go to his island and I REFUSED," Musk posted on X in 2025.
Richard Branson
The Virgin Group founder exchanged numerous emails with Epstein. In 2013, he invited Epstein to his private island, joking, "As long as you bring your harem!" Branson also suggested Epstein rehabilitate his image by convincing Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates to praise him publicly.
Virgin Group stressed that any dealings with Epstein were "limited to group or business settings" more than a decade ago and said Branson would not have had contact had his team known of the full allegations.
Donald Trump
The files contain thousands of references to the former president, including emails sharing news articles, commenting on his policies, or discussing his family. Some tips called in to the FBI about Trump were deemed "quickly determined to not be credible," according to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Bill Clinton
Clinton flew on Epstein's private jet and attended events with him in the 1990s and early 2000s. His representatives say he broke off relations after Epstein's first criminal charges in 2006 and that he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
Steven Tisch
The New York Giants co-owner is mentioned more than 400 times. Emails show Epstein offering to connect Tisch with women. Tisch said, "We had a brief association where we exchanged emails about adult women, and in addition, we discussed movies, philanthropy and investments. As we all know now, he was a terrible person and someone I deeply regret associating with."
Casey Wasserman
The LA 2028 Olympics committee president exchanged flirty emails with Epstein confidant Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003. Wasserman said he never had a personal or business relationship with Epstein and regretted the correspondence "long before her horrific crimes came to light."
Ehud Barak
The former Israeli prime minister and his wife maintained regular contact with Epstein for years, including plans for a 2017 stay at Epstein's New York residence. Barak said he never observed inappropriate behavior or parties during his interactions.
Larry Summers
The former Treasury Secretary and Harvard president acknowledged numerous meetings and dinners with Epstein. He described his interactions as a "major error of judgment."
Howard Lutnick
The former commerce secretary visited Epstein's private Caribbean island in 2012 with his family, contradicting prior statements that he had cut ties decades earlier. The Commerce Department said Lutnick had "limited interactions with Mr. Epstein in the presence of his wife and has never been accused of wrongdoing."
Sergey Brin
The Google co-founder planned meetings with Epstein and Maxwell at Epstein's townhouse, including attending a screening and dinner. Spokespersons for Google did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Steve Bannon
The former Trump adviser exchanged hundreds of texts with Epstein discussing politics, travel, and a documentary intended to help rehabilitate Epstein's reputation.
Miroslav Lajcak
The Slovakian national security adviser resigned after the release of past communications and photos with Epstein. He said his correspondence with Epstein was part of his diplomatic duties.
