A who’s who of powerful men are named in the Epstein files

Main Idea: A new Justice Department release on Jeffrey Epstein highlights his ties to powerful men, including Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Richard Branson, while showing that many denied any role in his abuse.

Key Points:

• The files include emails, photos, and other records that show Epstein stayed in contact with wealthy and well-known figures for years.
• Andrew Mountbatten Windsor appears often in the documents, including emails and photos, after long-running questions about his relationship with Epstein.
• Richard Branson exchanged emails with Epstein, but his company said the contact was limited and that he later cut ties after learning more about the allegations.
• The release also mentions other major figures such as Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Howard Lutnick, though the records do not charge them with crimes tied to Epstein.