The documents, handed over to the US House Oversight Committee by Epstein’s estate, include flight manifests, phone logs, financial ledgers and daily schedules. One entry dated 6 December 2014 mentions: “Reminder: Elon Musk to island Dec. 6 (is this still happening?).”
Another manifest shows Prince Andrew flying with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell from Teterboro, New Jersey, to West Palm Beach, Florida, on 12 May 2000. A redacted ledger also refers to payments for massages for an “Andrew” in February and May 2000, though it remains unclear if it was Prince Andrew.
Prince Andrew has long denied any wrongdoing. Musk has previously stated that while Epstein invited him to the island, he refused to go.
The files also mention meetings and planned events with other high-profile names. These include a 2017 lunch with internet entrepreneur Peter Thiel, a 2019 breakfast with former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, and tentative plans for a 2014 meeting with Microsoft founder Bill Gates. Gates has since called meeting Epstein a “mistake.”
Democrats say these partial files are the third batch released so far, with more expected. They insist every new document sheds light on Epstein’s powerful connections and must be made public to ensure justice for survivors.
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Epstein, who was convicted in 2008 in a plea deal, was arrested again in 2019 on sex trafficking charges. He died by suicide in a New York jail while awaiting trial. Maxwell, his close associate, was convicted in 2021 for conspiring to traffic underage girls.
Republicans, however, accuse Democrats of playing politics and promise to release the complete set of documents soon.
The new files have reignited global debate over Epstein’s vast network of powerful friends. The names of billionaires, royals and political insiders add to the scandal’s mystery. While none of them are directly accused of crimes, the connections fuel questions about how far Epstein’s influence reached. Each new release keeps public pressure alive and ensures survivors’ voices remain central in the demand for justice.
