Latest Epstein files spark global shock: Tech moguls and royals exposed
The U.S. Department of Justice released three million pages of Epstein files, revealing interactions with tech giants and prompting high-profile political resignations.
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WASHINGTON, USA — The U.S. Department of Justice has completed the release of over three million pages of investigative files regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, exposing controversial interactions with global billionaires, politicians, and royal families.
This final data set, comprising thousands of videos and over 180,000 photographs, sheds light on Epstein’s extensive network following his 2008 conviction. The release, mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed in late 2025, has already triggered a high-profile political resignation in Slovakia, a public apology from the Norwegian royalty, and intense scrutiny over the fundraising activities of prestigious educational institutions.
Emails involving Musk and Gates
Newly disclosed emails from the 2012-2013 period show that tech billionaire Elon Musk had more extensive communication with Epstein than previously acknowledged. The records reportedly include an exchange where Musk enquired about organizing a visit to Epstein’s private island and asked about the timing of the "wildest parties." Musk defended himself on the X platform, stating that his contact with Epstein was minimal and that critics were attempting to "smear" his name.
Simultaneously, the files contain draft emails allegedly involving Microsoft founder Bill Gates. The messages, purportedly written by a senior advisor, suggest interactions regarding "Russian girls" and illicit trysts. A spokesperson for Gates has categorically denied these allegations, labeling them as false and misleading.
Royal scandals and political fallout
The documents have reignited the scandal surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew. New photographs show the former royal crouching on all fours over an unidentified woman, while emails from 2010 suggest Epstein arranged a dinner for him with a 26-year-old Russian woman in London. Following the release, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggested that the former Prince should cooperate with U.S. congressional investigators.
In Europe, the fallout led to the resignation of Miroslav Lajcak, a senior advisor to the Slovakian Prime Minister and former UN General Assembly president. Lajcak stepped down after files revealed extensive correspondence with Epstein. Additionally, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway issued a formal apology, describing her past friendly interactions and vacations at Epstein’s Florida home as "simply embarrassing."
Strategic fundraising at Robert College
The release also touched on Turkish educational history through the involvement of Landon C. Thomas Jr., a former board member of the American Robert College in Istanbul. In a 2014 email, Thomas pitched a "shameless fundraising" proposal to Epstein, arguing that the school’s mission was becoming increasingly vital amidst a shifting social climate in Turkey. The school management released a statement clarifying that Thomas’s board membership was terminated in 2019 immediately after the scandal broke.
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the Department has fulfilled its legal obligations with this final production. However, Democratic lawmakers continue to criticize the redaction of certain documents and the blacking out of names, ensuring that the global debate over the Epstein network will continue well into 2026.
