The US justice department has released millions of files related to the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking the largest disclosure by the government since a law passed last year mandated their publication. The documents shed light on Epstein's network and activities following his 2008 conviction for child sex offences.
According to the files, many high-profile figures, including Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, maintained friendships with Epstein after his conviction. The former prince has faced scrutiny over his association with Epstein, though he has denied any wrongdoing.
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 prison sentence in the US for child sex trafficking.
The release provides further insight into Epstein's criminal activities and the extent of his connections, though no new charges have been announced as a result of the documents.
