A wide array of influential figures, ranging from technology billionaires and business magnates to former heads of state and foreign diplomats, are named in a massive cache of documents released by the US Justice Department as part of its investigations into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
According to a report by Agence France-Presse, the documents reference dozens of powerful men who, while denying any involvement in Epstein’s sexual abuse of girls and young women, maintained personal or professional relationships with him, in some cases even after he became widely known as an alleged abuser.
None of the individuals named in the documents has been charged with crimes related to the investigation. Epstein died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
The newly released material includes emails, photographs, contact lists and internal investigative summaries, shedding further light on Epstein’s extensive network and long-standing relationships.
Prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor)
According to Agence France-Presse, Britain’s former Prince Andrew appears hundreds of times in the documents, amid renewed scrutiny of his association with Epstein. The records include private emails, photographs and invitations, including one for Epstein to dine at Buckingham Palace.
Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who died last year, had alleged that Epstein trafficked her and directed her to have sex with Mountbatten-Windsor when she was 17. He has repeatedly denied the allegation. Despite this, his brother King Charles III stripped him of his remaining royal titles last year, including the right to be called a prince and the Duke of York, as reported by Agence France-Presse.
The documents also include Epstein’s offer to introduce Mountbatten-Windsor to a 26-year-old Russian woman and images that appear to show him kneeling over an unidentified woman lying on the floor, Agence France-Presse has reported.
Sarah Ferguson
Emails show that Sarah Ferguson, then Duchess of York, continued communicating with Epstein even after publicly distancing herself from him. In 2011, she apologised for allowing Epstein to help pay off her debts and told London’s Evening Standard she would have "nothing ever to do with Jeffrey Epstein ever again," as quoted by Agence France-Presse.
However, two months later, Ferguson emailed Epstein seeking advice ahead of an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
"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, Agence France-Presse has quoted.
Epstein replied, "Jeffrey was unfairly characterised 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," as reported by Agence France-Presse.
Elon Musk
Tesla founder Elon Musk appears in several email exchanges from 2012 and 2013 discussing a possible visit to Epstein’s Caribbean island. It remains unclear whether such visits occurred.
Musk has publicly denied travelling there, writing on X in 2025:
"Epstein tried to get me to go to his island and I REFUSED."
Spokespersons for Tesla and X did not respond to requests for comment.
Richard Branson
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson exchanged multiple emails with Epstein, including a 2013 invitation to Branson’s private Caribbean island.
"Any time you’re in the area would love to see you," Branson wrote. "As long as you bring your harem!", as quoted by Agence France-Presse.
In another message, Branson suggested Epstein improve his public image through endorsements from influential figures.
Virgin Group said in a statement that Branson’s dealings with Epstein were limited and occurred more than a decade ago.
"Had they had the full picture and information, there would have been no contact whatsoever," the statement reads. "Richard believes that Epstein’s actions were abhorrent and supports the right to justice for his many victims," as quoted by Agence France-Presse.
Donald Trump
The documents contain thousands of references to Donald Trump, though much of the material offers little new insight into their past friendship. Emails include news articles, political commentary and gossip involving Trump and his family.
A Justice Department spreadsheet summarising tip-line calls about Trump contained numerous unverified claims. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the FBI received "hundreds of calls" that were "quickly determined to not be credible," Agence France-Presse has quoted.
Bill Clinton
Former president Bill Clinton appears in photographs Epstein kept at his New York residence and is referenced in public tip-line messages questioning why he was not investigated.
Clinton’s representatives say he cut ties with Epstein after criminal charges were first filed in 2006. None of Epstein’s victims has publicly accused Clinton of wrongdoing.
Steven Tisch
New York Giants co-owner Steven Tisch is mentioned more than 400 times. Emails show Epstein offering to connect him with women.
"We had a brief association where we exchanged emails about adult women, and in addition, we discussed movies, philanthropy and investments," Tisch said. "As we all know now, he was a terrible person and someone I deeply regret associating with," as reported by Agence France-Presse.
Brett Ratner
Film director Brett Ratner appears in several photographs alongside Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Jean Luc Brunel. Some images show Ratner sitting with young women whose faces are obscured.
Ratner has not responded to requests for comment.
Casey Wasserman
Emails reveal flirty correspondence between Olympics committee president Casey Wasserman and Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
"I think of you all the time. So, what do I have to do to see you in a tight leather outfit?" Wasserman wrote in 2003, as quoted by Agence France-Presse.
Wasserman said he never had a relationship with Epstein and regretted the correspondence, which he said occurred "long before her horrific crimes came to light".
Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking.
Ehud Barak
Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak and his wife maintained contact with Epstein for years after his 2008 conviction. Barak has acknowledged visiting Epstein and flying on his plane but denies witnessing any misconduct.
Larry Summers
According to Agence France-Presse, former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers appears frequently in the documents. He previously described his association with Epstein as "a major error of judgment".
Howard Lutnick
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is shown to have visited Epstein’s Caribbean island with his family in 2012, contradicting earlier 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," as reported by Agence France-Presse.
Sergey Brin
Google co-founder Sergey Brin exchanged emails with Epstein and Maxwell in the early 2000s discussing social events and dinners. Google did not respond to requests for comment.
Steve Bannon
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon exchanged hundreds of messages with Epstein discussing politics, travel and a proposed documentary aimed at rehabilitating Epstein’s image. Bannon has not commented publicly.
Miroslav Lajcak
Slovak national security adviser Miroslav Lajcak resigned after his past communications with Epstein surfaced. He said the correspondence was part of his diplomatic duties and has not been accused of wrongdoing.
The Justice Department has emphasised that the document release does not constitute accusations and that inclusion in the files does not imply criminal conduct, as reported by Agence France-Presse.
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