Epstein files live updates: Details of Elon’s island invitation revealed in latest document trove along with Andrew’s nickname
Justice Department officials released the next trove of documents more than a month after the congressionally mandated deadline
The Justice Department released at least three million pages of documents in the Epstein files Friday morning, which contained more details about correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein and other high-profile individuals such as Elon Musk and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
One email exchange from 2013 showed Musk and Epstein coordinating a time for the tech CEO to visit Little Saint James, Epstein’s island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It’s unclear if the visit ever materialized.
Another email exchange seemed to reveal Mountbatten-Windsor went by the nickname “The Invisible Man.”
Being named in the Epstein files does not mean a person is accused of wrongdoing, participated in Epstein’s crimes or even knew of them. President Donald Trump, a former friend of Epstein’s, is mentioned in the files but has denied any wrongdoing and never been accused of a crime associated with the disgraced financier.
The new disclosure comes more than a month after the congressionally-mandated deadline for the Justice Department to release the full Epstein files.
Epstein survivors release statement condemning 'incomplete' file release
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein Survivors have issued a joint statement condemning the incomplete release of the files.
“Once again, survivors are having their names and identifying information exposed, while the men who abused us remain hidden and protected. That is outrageous,” the statement, released Friday, said.
“As survivors, we should never be the ones named, scrutinized, and retraumatized while Epstein’s enablers continue to benefit from secrecy. This is a betrayal of the very people this process is supposed to serve.
“The Justice Department cannot claim it is finished releasing files until every legally required document is released and every abuser and enabler is fully exposed.”
The survivors demanded to hear from Attorney general Pam Bondi, who is scheduled to appear before the House Judiciary Committee on February 11.
“Survivors deserve answers, and the public deserves the truth,” the statement added.
“This is not over. We will not stop until the truth is fully revealed and every perpetrator is finally held accountable. As we have always said, this is not about politics. We hope Democrats and Republicans will stand with survivors in continuing to demand the full release of the Epstein files.”
US Commerce Secretary and family visited Epstein's island in 2012, documents suggest
Howard Lutnick and his family took a trip to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2012, according to the latest release of documents.
Exchanges between Lutnick’s wife, Allison Lutnick, and Epstein’s secretary suggest that the Lutnicks and another family including eight children visited the island for lunch in late December 2012.
Last year Lutnick claimed that he and his wife had been so “revolted” by Epstein around 2005 that they had come to the decision to “never be in a room with that disgusting person ever again”.
When asked about the alleged 2012 trip, a Commerce spokesperson said: "This is nothing more than a failing attempt by the legacy media to distract from the administration’s accomplishments including securing Trillions of dollars in investment, delivering historic trade deals, and fighting for the American worker.
“Secretary Lutnick had limited interactions with Mr. Epstein in the presence of his wife and has never been accused of wrongdoing."
Being mentioned in the Epstein files does not mean a person is accused of wrongdoing.
Video in new Epstein files release shows prison cell
Andrew invited Epstein to Buckingham Palace and emailed him about ‘beautiful girl’, files show
Ghislaine Maxwell emailed an address signed “A” – believed to be Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor – calling him “sweet pea”, according to the latest batch of Epstein files.
The email is one of more than 3 million documents published by the US Department of Justice on Friday relating to disgraced paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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Epstein files reveal Ghislaine Maxwell emailed ‘Sweet Pea’, believed to be Andrew
Epstein invited Woody Allen for a 'White House trip' messages show
Text messages in the latest batch of files show a 2015 text message exchange between Jeffrey Epstein and Woody Allen, in which the financier invites the filmmaker to a “day museum White house trip.”
Allen replies, "With my rap sheet I'll never get past security."
It is unclear if Epstein had meant a visit to meet someone at the White House, which at the time was under the Obama administration, or a tourist trip.
Being mentioned in the Epstein files does not mean a person is accused of wrongdoing. Allen has not been charged with any crimes associated with Epstein.
Former Obama advisor described Epstein as like an 'older brother'
Kathryn Ruemmler, a former counsel to president Barack Obama, described Jeffrey Epstein as “like having another older brother,” according to text exchanges with the financier’s assistant.
“He considers you a very good friend. That is all he wants,” Lesley Groff wrote to Ruemmler in the 2015 exchange, shared as part of the latest document dump Friday.
“Well, I adore him. It's like having another older brother!” Ruemmler replied.
Ruemmler told The Wall Street Journal in 2023: “I regret ever knowing Jeffrey Epstein.”
Ruemmler served as counsel to Obama from 2011 to 2014.
Watch: Deputy AG says DOJ did not protect Trump as they release more redacted Epstein files
Schumer has questions for Bondi over latest file release
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer says he has questions for Attorney General Pam Bondi following the latest Epstein files release.
“42 days, and counting, after violating the law by failing to release all the Epstein files, Trump’s DOJ has released millions more pages,” Schumer wrote on X.
“I’m reviewing the files, and I’ve got some questions for AG Bondi:
1. You say all the documents are released. Does that include ALL of the co-conspirator memos, the corporate protection memos, the original Palm Beach Police Department reports, etc.?
2. Has all the relevant information been released on each of the 10 alleged Epstein co-conspirators?
3. Your numbers keep changing. You say you collected 6 million pages but you’re only releasing 3 million. What’s in the 3 million that are missing?
4. Has every document that mentions the word Trump been released?
DOJ says documents include 'untrue and sensationalist claims' about Trump
In a press release accompanying Friday’s file release, the DOJ warned that the tranche contained “untrue and sensationalist claims” about Donald Trump.
“This production may include fake or falsely submitted images, documents or videos, as everything that was sent to the FBI by the public was included in the production that is responsive to the Act,” the department wrote.
“Some of the documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election.
“To be clear, the claims are unfounded and false, and if they have a shred of credibility, they certainly would have been weaponized against President Trump already.”
Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson’s husband after his release from prison, files reveal
Jeffrey Epstein sent £10,000 to Lord Mandelson’s husband, Reinaldo Avila da Silva, according to a tranche of newly released documents.
An exchange of emails published by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) reveals that Mandelson’s husband asked Epstein for money to fund an osteopathy course and other related expenses in September 2009, around two months after the billionaire paedophile was released from prison.
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Epstein sent £10k to Mandelson’s husband after his release from prison, files reveal
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