A US court has unsealed documents naming about 150 individuals connected to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, offering new details on the financier’s powerful network.
Key Details
The records are from a lawsuit by victim Virginia Giuffre against Ghislaine Maxwell. While many names were known, the unsealing provides a more detailed account of Epstein’s operation and his associates.
Notable Individuals Named
The list includes prominent figures from business, politics, and academia. Being named does not imply guilt, and many have denied wrongdoing.
- Elon Musk: Mentioned regarding a suggested MIT donation. No implication of wrongdoing. Musk denies involvement.
- Prince Andrew: Accused by Giuffre of sexual abuse. He denies the allegations. The documents include her deposition.
- Bill Clinton: A friend who flew on Epstein’s plane. Denies knowledge of crimes. Flight logs are included.
- Donald Trump: A former friend photographed with Epstein. Says they had a falling out. A witness deposition mentions a party.
- Stephen Hawking: Named in an email where Epstein sought to disprove a newspaper orgy allegation. No evidence of wrongdoing.
- Michael Bloomberg: Mentioned concerning an MIT donation. No implication of wrongdoing.
- Glenn Dubin: Hedge fund manager and friend. Denies knowledge. Giuffre alleges she was forced to have sex with him, which he denies.
- Jean-Luc Brunel: French modeling agent found dead in jail in 2022. Allegedly recruited girls for Epstein.
- Leslie Wexner: Victoria’s Secret founder. Said he was “embarrassed” and cut ties in 2007. Documents show Epstein controlled his finances.
- Marvin Minsky: Late AI pioneer accused by Giuffre. His family denies the allegations.
Context and Impact
The documents contain a mix of allegations, emails, flight logs, and depositions. The unsealing is expected to further illuminate and the scale of his connections.
It remains crucial to distinguish between mention and culpability, as the files include both direct accusations and peripheral references.



