Among those mentioned in the documents are prominent entrepreneurs such as Tesla CEO Elon Musk. According to sources, Musk communicated with Epstein regarding organizing a trip to his Caribbean islands.
The materials published by the U.S. Department of Justice mention correspondence between Musk and Epstein, in which Musk inquired about the possibility of visiting the islands during the New Year holidays. In one of the emails dated December 13, 2013, he wrote: “I will be in the British Virgin Islands/St. Barts over the holidays. Is there a good time to visit?”.
Epstein replied two days later, suggesting the dates from January 1 to 8 as optimal for the visit. In another message, he specified: “The 2nd or 3rd would be perfect. I’ll pick you up.” Musk responded that he could postpone his departure by a day and asked when would be the best time to arrive.
CNN notes that it is unclear whether this visit actually took place, but this correspondence demonstrates a previously unknown level of interaction between them.
Musk's Reaction to the Accusations
In response to accusations that he visited Epstein's island, Musk stated that he declined Epstein's offer for the trip. In one of his posts, he also noted that he actively fights for the disclosure of Epstein's cases and for holding those responsible accountable, emphasizing the need to protect children: “I am willing to endure any suffering to help protect children.”
Bill Gates Mentioned
Bill Gates also became a topic of discussion in the documents. Some emails mention that he tried to hide from his wife Melinda a sexually transmitted disease. His spokesperson denied these accusations, calling them absurd. Melinda, in turn, expressed outrage over her husband's connections with Epstein.
In one of the documents concerning Gates, his employee sent Epstein information about five projects, including a "pandemic simulation," confirming his involvement in high-profile projects related to biological security and neurotechnology.
Conflicts Between Musk and Hoffman
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman was also mentioned in the materials. Musk published a screenshot in which Epstein asks if Hoffman was on the island, leading to accusations against both of them of attending Epstein's parties.
Mentions of Google Founders
The founders of Google, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, also came under scrutiny, but not in the context of accusations, rather due to their connections with Epstein's financial network and JP Morgan Chase, which attracted Brin as a client thanks to Epstein.
Quote from Richard Branson
Richard Branson also appears in Epstein's correspondence, where he jokingly invites Epstein to his private island with the phrase: “Provided you bring your harem!”. Branson's representatives claim it was just a joke.
Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos Mentioned
Jeff Bezos was also among the mentioned tech leaders. In one of the emails from 2009, it was reported that Bill Clinton and Bezos were with Ghislaine Maxwell.
The U.S. Department of Justice removed thousands of documents related to Epstein's cases after victims expressed dissatisfaction over the disclosure of their personal data.
Victims' attorneys claim that the publication of documents without proper redaction affected nearly a hundred victims.
The published materials included email addresses and photographs that could identify the alleged victims.
The victims called the publication “outrageous,” emphasizing that it creates unnecessary public attention and re-traumatization.
The Department of Justice stated that all documents were removed, citing a “technical or human factor.”
The agency continues to review new requests and considers the possibility of removing other documents.
Since the beginning of the publication of documents in the Epstein case, millions of materials have been released, including 180,000 images and two thousand videos published last week.
Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his jail cell on August 10, 2019, while awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking.
