The Justice Department has released a substantial new tranche of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, revealing fresh details about the disgraced financier's connections with high-profile figures, including an island invitation for Elon Musk and a revealing nickname for Prince Andrew. This disclosure comes over a month after a congressionally mandated deadline, sparking accusations of a cover-up from Democratic lawmakers.
High-Profile Correspondence Unveiled
Among the millions of pages released on Friday, email exchanges from 2013 show Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk coordinating a potential visit to Little Saint James, Epstein's private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. While the correspondence confirms the invitation, it remains unclear whether the visit ever took place.
Separately, the files appear to reveal that Prince Andrew, formally known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was referred to by the moniker "The Invisible Man" in certain communications. It is crucial to note that being named within these documents does not imply any accusation of wrongdoing, participation in Epstein's crimes, or even awareness of them.
Political Fallout and Accusations
The release has ignited significant political controversy. Congressman James Walkinshaw, a Virginia Democrat, has publicly accused the Department of Justice under President Donald Trump of withholding a substantial portion of the material. "Today, the Trump DOJ released 50% of the Epstein files, and are refusing to release the remainder," Walkinshaw stated on social media platform X. He vowed to continue fighting for full transparency for the survivors of Epstein's crimes.
This stands in contrast to statements from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who asserted that the massive data dump complies with federal law and represents the conclusion of a comprehensive review process. The files themselves now include an age verification gate due to the presence of explicit content, including commercial pornography seized from Epstein's devices.
Other Notable Revelations
The latest document release contains several other significant elements. An unverified note alleges an extramarital affair involving Bill Gates, which a spokesperson for Gates has vehemently denied as "absolutely absurd." Furthermore, a video showing Epstein's prison cell and Ghislaine Maxwell's booking form have been made public.
In related legal developments, Ghislaine Maxwell has claimed in court filings that 25 male associates of Epstein entered into "secret settlements" to avoid prosecution, an allegation her lawyers argue makes them potential co-conspirators.
Trump's Prominent Presence
Analysis indicates that former President Donald Trump's name appears over 3,000 times in the newly released files. Deputy Attorney General Blanche addressed related conspiracy theories directly, stating, "I can assure that we complied with the statute... and we did not protect President Trump." Trump, a former acquaintance of Epstein's, has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has never been accused of a crime associated with the financier.
The documents also include a federal diagram mapping Epstein's inner circle, featuring known associates like Maxwell, while redacting others labelled as "employee" or "girlfriend." As the political and legal scrutiny continues, calls for the release of all remaining documents are expected to intensify.
