Disturbing footage believed to have been captured by Jeffrey Epstein reveals half-naked women performing private dances for the convicted sex offender inside his luxurious Paris residence. More than a dozen videos, released by the US Department of Justice as part of the latest tranche of Epstein files, depict the paedophile enjoying 'entertainment' from unidentified females in a distinctive red-panelled room.
The Red Room Revelations
The age of the women or girls remains unclear, as all their faces and identifying features have been redacted in the released material. Many appear to be in various states of undress, with some seen removing items of clothing during the dances. These events took place in Epstein's expansive flat located in Paris's ultra-exclusive 16th arrondissement, an area known for its wealth and privacy.
This same red room features in separate images showing former Labour peer Peter Mandelson standing in his underpants. In photographs first published last week, the UK's former ambassador to the US appears to be conversing with a woman wearing a white bath robe. Mandelson is dressed in a dark-coloured t-shirt and white Y-fronts, pointing at what is believed to be a computer tablet.
Mandelson's Connection
Mandelson has stated he has no recollection of the photograph being taken and claims no knowledge of where it was captured or who took it. However, emails among the three million documents released by US authorities last Friday reveal he was a regular visitor to the Avenue Foch apartment, which overlooks the iconic Arc de Triomphe.
Forensic experts have matched specific details visible in the Mandelson photograph to Epstein's Paris home. The metal balcony railing visible through the window, the distinctive lamp, the curtains, and the red wood panelling on the wall all correspond with features documented when the property was listed for sale in 2021. Additionally, a piece of paper on the desk in another image of the same room bears the printed name 'Jeffrey E. Epstein' at the bottom.
The 'House of Sin' Apartment
The 8,000 square foot flat, which Epstein purchased in 2001, boasts eight bedrooms and grand 16-foot ceilings. After his death, the property was sold for approximately €10 million, though it took around four years to sell at a significantly reduced price. Sources have advocated that some proceeds from the sale should be allocated to Epstein's victims in the future.
Epstein was accused of committing some of his most severe sex offences in this Parisian 'House of Sin,' which also hosted Prince Andrew and other high-profile visitors. The apartment was decorated with unique skull and eyeball artworks, creating a distinctive and unsettling atmosphere. Following Epstein's arrest and subsequent death, the property was shuttered and left empty.
Disturbing Details Emerge
Those familiar with the apartment, including a butler and a decorator, have previously described numerous photographs of young women adorning the walls 'like family photos.' One workman recalled being 'struck by the numerous photos of young girls in the apartment,' noting they 'seemed very young' and were 'arranged in frames, a bit like family photos.' He added that while they didn't immediately think of paedophilia, it was 'borderline, close to it.'
As with Epstein's other residences, his Parisian pied-à-terre contained a massage parlour. According to his butler, Epstein would visit this room 'three or four times a day,' describing the encounters as 'paid relationships' where 'not all the massages involved sexual relations.' The butler's wife insisted the photographs were merely 'artistic shots,' mentioning a 'magnificent naked woman arched in the massage room.'
Investigation and Aftermath
Following Epstein's death in 2019, French police launched an investigation into alleged crimes of sexual abuse and trafficking believed to have occurred in the flat. Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing related to his visits.
A spokesperson for Lord Mandelson previously stated: 'Lord Mandelson regrets, and will regret until his dying day, that he believed Epstein's lies about his criminality. Lord Mandelson did not discover the truth about Epstein until after his death in 2019. He is profoundly sorry that powerless and vulnerable women and girls were not given the protection they deserved.'
The released footage and documents continue to shed light on the disturbing activities within Epstein's international properties, raising further questions about the extent of his network and the individuals who frequented his homes.
