Documents mention political figures across US, Europe, Middle East, sparking global scrutiny and calls for accountability
Merve Berker
ANKARA — Newly unsealed documents from a US federal court have disclosed the names of world leaders, royals, billionaires, and other elites linked to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The release of more than 3 million pages of records by the US Justice Department in a high-profile sex trafficking case has shed light on dozens of powerful figures allegedly connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, exposing links to political leaders, royals, diplomats and corporate elites across multiple continents.
US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the documents, made public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, include more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images.
While redactions were applied to protect victims, particularly minors, 43 victims’ names were released without concealment, including more than 20 who were underage at the time of abuse.
Epstein email involving Harvard professor reveals cryptic ‘spy’ reference
A newly surfaced email exchange from the Epstein files shows an obscure message from Harvard University professor Martin Nowak to the late sex offender, prompting questions about the language used in the correspondence.
Nowak wrote the email, dated March 10, 2014, to Epstein that “our spy was captured after completing her mission.”
Epstein and Bill Gates possibly discuss ways to ‘get rid of poor people’
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, and convicted sex offender Epstein might discussed the ways to “get rid of poor people,” according to the recently released files by the U.S. Department of Justice.
The documents included a large collection of emails and correspondence involving Epstein and various unidentified individuals.
2 foreign women killed and buried near Epstein’s ranch
The files include emails alleging the killing of two foreign women near Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, sexual abuse of minors, violent threats, and communications with figures such as Eva Andersson-Dubin, Bryan Bishop, Deepak Chopra, and Peter Thiel.
Tech leaders come under fire after Epstein files spur allegations
E-mails showed Elon Musk made multiple attempts to visit Epstein’s properties, Bill Gates shared top-secret work in biological defense and neurotechnology, and Jeff Bezos was allegedly seen at co-conspirator Maxwell’s townhouse
2 tech billionaires clash online about ties to Epstein
Elon Musk accused LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman of visiting Epstein’s private island, claims Hoffman strongly disputed
Epstein and Gates possibly discuss ways to ‘get rid of poor people’
The files suggest that Gates and Epstein may have discussed ways to “get rid of poor people.”
The documents include emails and correspondence involving Epstein, including a Feb. 4, 2011 email from an unnamed person that appears to reference a prior question allegedly attributed to Gates.
Dalai Lama mentioned dozens of times in Epstein files
Tibetan Buddhist leader is referenced more than 150 times in the latest tranche of documents related to Epstein
Epstein email involving Harvard professor reveals cryptic ‘spy’ reference
Martin Nowak wrote an email, dated March 10, 2014, to Epstein that “our spy was captured after completing her mission.”
US
Among those named in the files were US President Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
Epstein’s emails contained unverified claims that Gates contracted a sexually transmitted disease after encounters on Epstein’s island.
Gates denied all allegations.
Emails also showed Epstein inviting Musk to his private island, while Trump is mentioned in connection with social and business ties.
Trump said the documents cleared him of wrongdoing, stating they “contradicted expectations among the radical left.”
Trump also said that the nation should move on, claiming that Epstein and others conspired against him.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was shown arranging a family visit to Epstein’s island in 2012, despite later saying he had cut ties.
Documents suggest they remained in contact until 2018.
US lawmakers, including Republicans Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Thomas Massie, criticized the partial nature of the release, demanding the Justice Department disclose all files as legally required.
UK, France
Photographs and emails linked former Prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor) to Epstein, including invitations to Buckingham Palace and references to private dinners.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Andrew should testify before Congress.
Former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, resigned from the Labour Party after records revealed Epstein made three $25,000 payments to accounts linked to him.
French President Emmanuel Macron was also referenced in emails claiming he sought Epstein’s assistance on governance issues.
The documents include quotes from Macron and mention meetings dating back to his time as economy minister.
The French presidency has not issued a statement.
Israel
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak was shown to have stayed at Epstein’s New York apartment multiple times.
Other documents revealed Barak asked Epstein in 2016 to help arrange an interview with Donald Trump for Israeli media.
Barak acknowledged contact but denied illegal activity.
Norway, Sweden, Denmark
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit expressed regret over her contact with Epstein, saying it was “simply embarrassing.”
She confirmed visits to Epstein’s Florida home and Saint-Barthelemy but denied visiting the private island.
Sweden’s Princess Sofia and Denmark’s King Frederik were also named.
Sofia was invited to private events in New York by Epstein, and Frederik appeared in 2012 emails linked to dinners with Epstein’s associates.
Slovakia, Türkiye
Miroslav Lajcak, a former foreign minister and adviser to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, resigned after his name appeared in the documents.
He denied wrongdoing, stating the resignation aimed to avoid political strain.
Landon Thomas Jr., a board member of Robert College in Türkiye, emailed Epstein in 2014 requesting fundraising advice and support for the school.
The exchange raised fresh concerns about Epstein’s influence in educational and nonprofit sectors.
Middle East
Emails show Epstein and Emirati businessperson Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem discussed using former MI6 and Mossad agents to recover Libyan assets frozen after the Gaddafi regime’s fall.
Other correspondence revealed discussions about projects in Somaliland, including a film studio and water exports.
Ukraine, Russia
One email suggested Russian opposition figure Ilya Ponomarev could replace Vladimir Putin, calling him an uprising organizer.
A separate message stated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was “seeking help” and described him as being “run by Israelis,” according to Epstein’s notes.
Epstein Files Act
The US Department of Justice on Friday released a new batch of more than 3 million pages of Epstein-related documents.
Epstein was found dead in his New York City jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. He pleaded guilty in a court in Florida and was convicted of procuring a minor for prostitution in 2008, but critics call the conviction. — Anadolu Agency
