Epstein Files: Powerful Figures Named, Denials, and Lingering Questions
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Firstpost•02-02-2026, 14:28
Epstein Files: Powerful Figures Named, Denials, and Lingering Questions
- •Newly released Justice Department documents in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation name numerous powerful individuals, including Harvey Weinstein, Jay-Z, Elon Musk, and Prince Andrew.
- •Many named individuals, from tech titans to politicians, deny involvement in Epstein's sexual abuse, despite some maintaining friendships with him even after his alleged crimes became public.
- •Prince Andrew faces renewed scrutiny over his relationship with Epstein, with allegations from Virginia Roberts Giuffre and hundreds of mentions in the documents.
- •Elon Musk and Richard Branson appear in email exchanges discussing visits to Epstein's island, though both deny wrongdoing and Musk claims he refused invitations.
- •Former US Presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, along with other prominent figures like Ehud Barak and Larry Summers, are also mentioned, with varying degrees of interaction with Epstein detailed.
Why It Matters: Epstein files reveal powerful figures' connections, raising questions despite denials of involvement in his crimes.
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