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Epstein files name many powerful men, including Prince Andrew and Elon Musk
Summary
The Justice Department released documents tied to its Epstein investigations that name numerous prominent men; none have been charged and a Slovak official resigned after the disclosures.
Content
The Justice Department released a large set of documents connected to its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. The materials include references to many well-known men across business, technology, politics and diplomacy. The release does not show that those named have been charged in connection with the investigation. Epstein died in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019.
Known details:
- The Justice Department published the documents Friday as part of its work on Epstein-related matters.
- The files reference a range of prominent individuals, including the former Prince Andrew, several business and tech figures, and public officials.
- The documents do not indicate criminal charges against the people named; none have been charged in connection with these records.
- A Slovak national security adviser, Miroslav Lajcak, resigned after his communications with Epstein appeared in the release.
Summary:
The document release has prompted public statements and at least one resignation, and it has renewed scrutiny of past relationships between Epstein and named individuals. Legal implications for those appearing in the files have not been announced. Undetermined at this time.
