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Newly Released Epstein Documents Name Andrew, Musk, Mandelson Among Others

The US Department of Justice released over three million pages of files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The documents shed light on Epstein's inner circle, naming several prominent figures. Prince Andrew, Elon Musk, and Peter Mandelson are among those mentioned.

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Newly Released Epstein Documents Name Andrew, Musk, Mandelson Among Others

The US Department of Justice released over three million pages of files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The documents shed light on Epstein's inner circle, naming several prominent figures. Prince Andrew, Elon Musk, and Peter Mandelson are among those mentioned.

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The US Department of Justice released over three million pages of files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, naming Prince Andrew, Elon Musk, and Peter Mandelson among those mentioned.

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The US Department of Justice (DoJ) made a significant release of files related to the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, on Friday, January 31, 2026. The release included more than three million pages, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images, making it the largest document dump since the passage of a law last year requiring the government to release any information in its possession concerning Epstein (The Guardian, 2026). The documents shed light on Epstein's inner circle, naming several prominent figures.

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, is among the notable names mentioned in the documents. Prince Andrew had previously denied allegations of sexual misconduct with Virginia Giuffre, who claimed she was trafficked by Epstein. The documents reportedly include a 2010 email exchange between Giuffre and a friend, in which Giuffre mentioned her encounters with Prince Andrew (The Guardian, 2026).

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, was also named in the documents. According to reports, there is no evidence of wrongdoing on Musk's part, but the documents mention his name in connection with Epstein and a woman who claims she was a victim of the late financier (The New York Times, 2026).

Another high-profile figure named in the documents is Peter Mandelson, a British politician and businessman. Mandelson is mentioned in the documents in relation to a dinner hosted by Epstein in 2011, where Mandelson was reportedly present (The Guardian, 2026).

The documents also detail Epstein's connections to former President Donald Trump and other prominent figures, including Bill Clinton and Alan Dershowitz (The New York Times, 2026). The release of these documents is expected to lead to further investigations and potential legal action against those implicated.

The Guardian reported that the documents include "detailed testimony from dozens of women who allege they were sexually abused by Epstein," as well as "emails, texts, and other messages between Epstein, his associates, and his accusers" (The Guardian, 2026). The documents provide a deeper understanding of Epstein's inner circle and his alleged involvement in sex trafficking.

The public's reaction to the release of these documents has been mixed, with some expressing relief that more information about Epstein's crimes is coming to light, while others express skepticism about the credibility of the documents and the motivations behind their release (CNN, 2026).

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The Guardian. (2026, January 31). Jeffrey Epstein files: live coverage. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jan/31/jeffrey-epstein-files-latest-news-updates-prince-andrew-elon-musk-peter-mandelson-donald-trump

The New York Times. (2026, January 31). New Epstein Documents Name Trump, Prince Andrew and Others. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/us/epstein-documents.html

CNN. (2026, January 31). Jeffrey Epstein documents: What we know. https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/31/us/jeffrey-epstein-documents-what-we-know/index.html

The US Department of Justice released over three million pages of files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, naming Prince Andrew, Elon Musk, and Peter Mandelson among those mentioned.

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The US Department of Justice (DoJ) made a significant release of files related to the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, on Friday, January 31, 2026. The release included more than three million pages, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images, making it the largest document dump since the passage of a law last year requiring the government to release any information in its possession concerning Epstein (The Guardian, 2026). The documents shed light on Epstein's inner circle, naming several prominent figures.

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, is among the notable names mentioned in the documents. Prince Andrew had previously denied allegations of sexual misconduct with Virginia Giuffre, who claimed she was trafficked by Epstein. The documents reportedly include a 2010 email exchange between Giuffre and a friend, in which Giuffre mentioned her encounters with Prince Andrew (The Guardian, 2026).

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, was also named in the documents. According to reports, there is no evidence of wrongdoing on Musk's part, but the documents mention his name in connection with Epstein and a woman who claims she was a victim of the late financier (The New York Times, 2026).

Another high-profile figure named in the documents is Peter Mandelson, a British politician and businessman. Mandelson is mentioned in the documents in relation to a dinner hosted by Epstein in 2011, where Mandelson was reportedly present (The Guardian, 2026).

The documents also detail Epstein's connections to former President Donald Trump and other prominent figures, including Bill Clinton and Alan Dershowitz (The New York Times, 2026). The release of these documents is expected to lead to further investigations and potential legal action against those implicated.

The Guardian reported that the documents include "detailed testimony from dozens of women who allege they were sexually abused by Epstein," as well as "emails, texts, and other messages between Epstein, his associates, and his accusers" (The Guardian, 2026). The documents provide a deeper understanding of Epstein's inner circle and his alleged involvement in sex trafficking.

The public's reaction to the release of these documents has been mixed, with some expressing relief that more information about Epstein's crimes is coming to light, while others express skepticism about the credibility of the documents and the motivations behind their release (CNN, 2026).

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The Guardian. (2026, January 31). Jeffrey Epstein files: live coverage. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jan/31/jeffrey-epstein-files-latest-news-updates-prince-andrew-elon-musk-peter-mandelson-donald-trump

The New York Times. (2026, January 31). New Epstein Documents Name Trump, Prince Andrew and Others. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/us/epstein-documents.html

CNN. (2026, January 31). Jeffrey Epstein documents: What we know. https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/31/us/jeffrey-epstein-documents-what-we-know/index.html

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