The US justice department has released millions of files relating to the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking the largest government disclosure since a law passed last year mandated publication. The documents show that many high-profile figures, including Prince Andrew, maintained friendships with Epstein after his 2008 conviction for child sex offences.
Epstein died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on new child abuse charges. His accomplice, British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, is currently serving a 20-year sentence in the US for child sex trafficking.
The latest release provides further insight into the extent of Epstein's network and the continued association of influential individuals with him despite his criminal record. The files are part of ongoing efforts to shed light on the case and those involved.
