Documents reveal Epstein's connections with world leaders.
The disclosure of nearly three million documents related to the case of American financier Jeffrey Epstein has become an event that has attracted global attention.
According to the contents of the documents, Epstein was allegedly part of a global blackmail scheme that involved political and business structures from various countries.
Some authors of the publications suggest that Epstein may have had connections with foreign intelligence services, particularly with Israel's Mossad, using compromising materials to manipulate world leaders and influential figures, including members of royal families and businessmen from the Persian Gulf. However, no official confirmations of these claims have been provided.
The leaks also include Epstein's correspondence from 2018, discussing the circumstances of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder in Istanbul. In particular, the documents mention that Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed may have been involved in planning this act, aiming to weaken the influence of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
In unofficial correspondence, the authenticity of which has not been confirmed, Khashoggi's murder is described as "extremely ugly," and there are suggestions of video recordings that may have reached third parties.
Other letters dated 2012 concern the strengthening of Turkey's influence in the Eastern Mediterranean region, particularly in the energy sector. The materials also mention the activation of Israeli intelligence services regarding the Kurdish issue, which Ankara considers extremely delicate.
Some documents contain the names of members of European royal families. For example, Epstein's correspondence mentions Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who allegedly showed interest in him. The materials also include the names of Denmark's King Frederik and Swedish Princess Sofia; however, no official comments from the royal houses had been received at the time of publication.
Epstein's scandalous statements that Adolf Hitler allegedly received funding from "three wealthy families," including the Rothschilds, also caused public outcry. These claims lack basis in academic research and are viewed as conspiracy theories.
In light of these events, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić expressed concern that the scandal could lead to a deterioration of the international situation, potentially resulting in a military strike by the U.S. on Iran. He recalled the events of 1998, when, following the scandal involving Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky, the U.S. struck Iraq and Sudan.
U.S. President Donald Trump, whose name is also mentioned in these documents, has become the subject of criticism in American media. Nevertheless, he has previously denied any connection to Epstein's crimes.
Experts emphasize that many of the published materials require further verification, and their content cannot be considered proven facts without official investigations and court rulings.
Jeffrey Epstein was arrested in the U.S. in 2019 on charges of human trafficking. In August of the same year, while in custody, he committed suicide before the trial could begin.
On Friday, 3 million pages, 180,000 photographs, and 2,000 video materials were released.
This publication came six weeks after the department failed to meet the deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump, requiring the release of all documents related to the Epstein case.
“Today's publication marks the completion of a thorough process of identifying and verifying documents aimed at ensuring transparency for the people of the United States,” commented U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
The documents contain information about Epstein's time in prison, his psychological report, as well as materials from the investigation into Ghislaine Maxwell, his accomplice, who was convicted for aiding in the trafficking of minors.
Emails between Epstein and high-ranking officials have also been republished.
“The Duke” and the Russian woman
The documents confirm the close ties of the disgraced financier with the British aristocracy.
The published materials include emails between Epstein and a certain “Duke,” discussing plans for a dinner at Buckingham Palace. In one message, Epstein offers to introduce the “Duke” to a 26-year-old Russian lady.
These emails are signed with the letter “A,” presumably denoting “His Royal Highness the Duke of York, Knight of the Order of the Garter.”
The correspondence took place in August 2010, two years after Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor for sexual acts.
These emails do not indicate any illegal actions.
The BBC requested a comment from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as the Duke of York. He has been under scrutiny due to his friendship with Epstein but has denied any wrongdoing.
Money and Mandelson
Other emails reveal that in 2009, Epstein transferred £10,000 to Lord Peter Mandelson's partner, Reinaldo Avila da Silva.
In one email, da Silva specifies the cost of an osteopathy course, provides his bank details, and thanks Epstein for the assistance.
Epstein responded quickly, promising to transfer the required amount, and da Silva, who married Mandelson in 2023, expressed his gratitude the next day.
In another correspondence, Lord Mandelson requests permission to stay at one of Epstein's properties.
These emails are dated June 16, 2009, when Epstein was serving time for soliciting a minor for prostitution—most of the time he was allowed to work from an office and returned to prison at night.
In December 2024, Lord Mandelson was appointed as the UK ambassador to the U.S. but was dismissed less than a year later after it was revealed that he had sent supportive messages to Epstein following his conviction.
Mandelson has repeatedly expressed regret over his relationship with Epstein, claiming he saw no wrongdoing and “believed his lies.”
Trump mentioned hundreds of times
In the new materials, U.S. President Donald Trump is mentioned numerous times.
Although Trump was friends with Epstein, he claims that this friendship ended many years ago and denies any knowledge of Epstein's sexual crimes.
Among the new documents is a list of allegations that were voiced on the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children hotline. Many of these allegations appear to be based on unverified data and were made without confirmation.
The list includes numerous allegations of sexual assault made against Trump, Epstein, and other high-profile individuals.
Trump has consistently denied any allegations related to Epstein and is not accused by Epstein's victims.
In response to the latest allegations, the White House and the U.S. Department of Justice referred to a press release stating: “Some documents contain false and sensational claims against President Trump, which were submitted to the FBI before the 2020 election.”
“For clarity, these claims are baseless and false, and if there were even a shred of truth to them, they would have long been used against President Trump,” the statement emphasizes.
What Gates said
A representative of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates commented on the scandalous allegations contained in the new materials, including the claim of a sexually transmitted infection, calling them “absolutely absurd and completely false.”
Two emails from July 18, 2013, which appear to have been written by Epstein, are unclear whether they were sent directly to Gates. Both messages were sent from Epstein's email address and returned to the same address. Gates's email address is not visible, and neither email contains a signature.
One email resembles a resignation statement from the “Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation” and expresses regret that Gates had to purchase medication “to treat the consequences of sex with Russian girls.”
In another email addressed to “Dear Bill,” there are complaints that Gates ended the friendship, as well as additional claims that Gates tried to hide a sexually transmitted infection, including from his wife.
Gates's representative told the BBC: “These allegations—from a disgruntled liar—are absolutely absurd and completely false.” He added: “The only thing these documents show is Epstein's disappointment over the lack of a lasting relationship with Gates and what he was willing to do to frame and tarnish his reputation.”
Are all of Epstein's files now published?
It is unclear whether the publication of the documents marks the end of the saga surrounding the Epstein case.
Deputy Attorney General Blanche noted that the publication “marks the completion of a comprehensive process of identifying and verifying documents,” which may indicate the conclusion of the Justice Department's work.
However, Democrats claim that the department is withholding numerous documents—possibly around 2.5 million files—without proper justification.
Congressman Ro Khanna, who initiated the transparency bill for Epstein's files, expressed concern.
“The Justice Department stated that it identified over 6 million potentially important pages, but after redaction, only about 3.5 million were published,” Khanna said. “I will be closely monitoring this to ensure they publish what I am fighting for.”
The Justice Department has faced criticism for failing to meet the December 19 deadline to publish all documents in accordance with the Epstein case law.
Many of the documents published on Friday have significant redactions. The law requires redactions only to protect victims or maintain the confidentiality of the investigation. Additionally, a summary of the redactions made and their legal justification must be provided.
Blanche stated that the redaction of documents was aimed at protecting victims and that hundreds of department employees worked for over two months to ensure their prompt release.
Many, including Trump supporters, have long believed that there is a conspiracy to protect wealthy and influential individuals connected to Epstein.
Blanche acknowledged that the publication of these documents will not satisfy the demand for additional information. He noted that the files lack the names of specific men who committed violence against women, and that if the department had those names, they would have been held accountable.
