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A former advisor for Donald Trump is also found in the files.
A former advisor for Donald Trump is also found in the files.
What is happening?
Billionaire Elon Musk and the UK’s Prince Andrew are among several high-profile names mentioned in new documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, BBC reports.
The materials, released by Congressional Democrats, were handed over by the Epstein estate to the House Oversight Committee and contain travel records, schedules, and financial ledgers.
Musk listed in note about visit to island
A note dated December 6, 2014, in Epstein’s schedule reads: “Reminder: Elon Musk to island Dec. 6 (is this still happening?)” — implying an invitation to Epstein’s private island.
Musk has previously said he was invited but never went, and there’s no evidence in the documents suggesting he accepted.
Prince Andrew recorded on 2000 flight
A flight manifest from May 12, 2000, shows Prince Andrew flying with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell from Teterboro, New Jersey, to West Palm Beach, Florida.
Maxwell was later convicted in 2021 for her role in Epstein’s sex trafficking operations.
Payments for massages to “Andrew”
One financial ledger in the released documents contains two entries from 2000 referencing payments for massages for an “Andrew.”
The entries are dated February and May of that year.
However, the documents are heavily redacted, and it’s unclear if they refer to Prince Andrew.
Palace records support Prince Andrew’s U.S. travel timeline
Official records from Buckingham Palace show that Prince Andrew was in the U.S. during May 2000.
He flew to New York on May 11 to attend a charity reception and returned to the UK on May 15.
The timeline overlaps with the flight listed in Epstein’s logs.
Has denied wrongdoing
Prince Andrew has consistently denied any misconduct in relation to his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
His lawyers and representatives have dismissed previous allegations, and no charges have been filed against him.
He stepped back from royal duties in 2019 following public scrutiny.
Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon also appear in Epstein’s Schedule
The newly released documents mention several other influential figures.
Entrepreneur Peter Thiel is listed for a lunch meeting in November 2017, while Steve Bannon (picture), former adviser to President Donald Trump, was scheduled for a breakfast on February 17, 2019.
Bill Gates referenced in 2014 Meeting
One entry shows a tentative plan for a December 2014 breakfast party involving Microsoft founder Bill Gates.
Gates has previously acknowledged his meetings with Epstein, calling them a “mistake” in a 2022 interview with the BBC.
Flight logs, schedules, and financial ledgers
This release marks the third batch of documents from Epstein’s estate.
According to Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, the materials include phone messages, flight manifests, financial records, and Epstein’s personal calendar — many entries involving high-profile names.
No criminal allegations against those named
It’s important to note that inclusion in the records does not imply any involvement in Epstein’s crimes.
There are no accusations in the documents that the individuals named were aware of or participated in Epstein’s criminal activity.
Democrats call for more transparency and justice
House Democrats say the documents are vital for accountability and justice for Epstein’s victims.
Spokeswoman Sara Guerrero urged Attorney General Pam Bondi (picture) to release more materials, saying each new document reveals important context in the broader investigation.
Republicans accuse Democrats of politicizing the case
Meanwhile, Republican members of the Oversight Committee accused Democrats of using the documents for political gain.
They claimed the minority party was prioritizing optics over justice and promised to release the full document set for public review.
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