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Daily Record
13 hours ago
- Daily Record
Epstein files explained: Michael Jackson, Prince Andrew and other celebs named in documents
The names in the Jeffrey Epstein files have been released and include many high profile figures. The previously confidential court papers connected to Jeffrey Epstein have now been disclosed, revealing the identities of several notable individuals. Elon Musk terminated his once close relationship with Donald Trump in dramatic fashion this evening, as he prepared to unveil what he termed a massive "bomb" about the former president. Using his X (Twitter) profile, the world's wealthiest individual announced it was "Time to drop the really big bomb", subsequently alleging that Donald Trump "is in the Epstein files". Last year, Trump was mentioned as an acquaintance of the infamous financier Jeffrey Epstein when certain sensitive court documents were uncovered. However, there are no implications that Donald Trump had knowledge of any illicit activities, nor that he engaged in criminal conduct. Among the high-profile figures listed are Michael Jackson, Prince Andrew, and Leonardo DiCaprio, alongside politicians such as Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. These records encompass not just Epstein's accusers but also members of his staff who shared their accounts with the press, individuals who delivered testimonies at Maxwell's trial, those mentioned incidentally during depositions without being accused of any inappropriate conduct, and investigators of Epstein, covering prosecutors, a journalist, and a police officer, reports the Mirror. When the decision to unseal documents was made public, it sparked speculation about a potential list of "clients" or "co-conspirators." However, the presiding judge clarified her decision to release the records, noting that much of the content is already in the public domain. The documents are set to reveal names such as former FBI director Louis Freeh, politicians like Al Gore, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump, along with actors Cate Blanchett, Naomi Campbell, Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Bruce Willis. Also listed are the late physicist Stephen Hawking and illusionist David Copperfield. Jeffrey Epstein was a billionaire known for his connections with high-profile figures, including celebrities, politicians, billionaires, and academic luminaries. He was first arrested in Palm Beach, Florida, in 2005 after allegations surfaced that he paid a 14 year old gir l for sex. Subsequent accounts from dozens of other underage girls detailed similar instances of sexual abuse, but in 2008, prosecutors allowed Epstein to plead guilty to a charge involving just one victim. He served 13 months in a jail work-release program. For comprehensive coverage of the latest news, politics, sports, and entertainment from the USA, visit The Mirror US. Despite his conviction, some of Epstein's famous contacts, including ex-presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, distanced themselves from him, while others did not. Epstein continued to socialise with the elite, often through his charitable activities, for another decade. The judge ruled that a few names should remain redacted in the documents as they would reveal the identities of those who suffered sexual abuse. Before the documents were unsealed, the names were listed in court papers under various versions of J Doe. Many individuals on the list had already been publicly identified as associates of Epstein through years of media coverage. Prince Andrew has vehemently denied all allegations, with Buckingham Palace previously stating that the allegations are "categorically untrue". Below is a list of some names that have been released so far, as reported by Newsweek. Those listed were named as associates of Epstein, and there is no implication that they were aware of his crimes or involved in any criminal activity.
Daily Mirror
15 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
90 names on Epstein files from Donald Trump to Michael Jackson
Among the names are former director of the FBI Louis Freeh; politicians Al Gore, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump; and actors Cate Blanchett, Naomi Campbell, Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio and Bruce Willis The much anticipated previously sealed court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein were made public and include the names of many high profile figures. Donald Trump and Elon Musk's bromance has come to a spectacular end tonight as the Tesla boss dropped what he has called a huge "bomb" about the President. Taking to his X (Twitter) account, the richest man in the world said it was "Time to drop the really big bomb" before claiming that Donald Trump "is in the Epstein files". Trump's name was released as previously sealed court documents were made public last year, in which he was named as an associate of the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. There is no suggestion Donald Trump knew of any crimes or participated in any criminal behaviour. Michael Jackson, Prince Andrew and Leonardo DiCaprio are some of the big names on there along with politicians Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. The people named in the records include many of Epstein's accusers, members of his staff who told their stories to tabloid newspapers, people who served as witnesses at Maxwell's trial, people who were mentioned in passing during depositions but aren't accused of anything salacious, and people who investigated Epstein, including prosecutors, a journalist and a police detective. When the plan to release documents was announced, it prompted rumours of a list of 'clients' or 'co-conspirators.' In fact, the judge who made the call wrote that she was ordering the records released because much of the information within them is already public. Among the names are former director of the FBI Louis Freeh; politicians Al Gore, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump; and actors Cate Blanchett, Naomi Campbell, Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio and Bruce Willis. Also mentioned are the late physicist Stephen Hawking and magician David Copperfield. Jeffrey Epstein was a billionaire known for associating with celebrities, politicians, billionaires and academic stars. He was initially arrested in Palm Beach, Florida, in 2005 after he was accused of paying a 14-year-old girl for sex. Dozens of other underage girls described similar sexual abuse, but prosecutors ultimately allowed the financier to plead guilty in 2008 to a charge involving a single victim. He served 13 months in a jail work-release program. For all the latest news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US Some famous acquaintances abandoned Epstein after his conviction, including former presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, but many did not. Epstein continued to mingle with the rich and famous for another decade, often through philanthropic work. The judge said a handful of names should remain blacked out in the documents because they would identify people who were sexually abused. Before the unsealing, the names were listed in court papers as variants of J Doe. Many of the names on the list are people who had been publicly identified as Epstein associates prior to this unsealing through years of coverage of the case. Prince Andrew has strenuously denied all allegations. Buckingham Palace previously said the allegations are "categorically untrue" Here is a list of some of the names released so far, as reported by Newsweek. The people listed were those named as associates of Epstein's and there is no suggestion those listed either knew about his crimes or participated in any criminal behaviour. Ghislaine Maxwell Virginia Lee Roberts Giuffre Kathy Alexander Miles Alexander James Michael Austrich Philip Barden REDACTED Cate Blanchett David Boies Laura Boothe Evelyn Boulet Rebecca Boylan Joshua Bunner Naomi Campbell Carolyn Casey Paul Cassell Sharon Churcher Bill Clinton David Copperfield Alexandra Cousteau Cameron Diaz Leonardo DiCaprio Alan Dershowitz Dr. Mona Devanesan REDACTED Bradley Edwards Amanda Ellison Cimberly Espinosa Jeffrey Epstein Annie Farmer Marie Farmer Alexandra Fekkai Crystal Figueroa Anthony Figueroa Louis Freeh Eric Gany Meg Garvin Sheridan Gibson-Butte Robert Giuffre Al Gore Ross Gow Fred Graff Philip Guderyon REDACTED Shannon Harrison Stephen Hawking Victoria Hazel Brittany Henderson Brett Jaffe Michael Jackson Carol Roberts Kess Dr. Karen Kutikoff Peter Listerman George Lucas Tony Lyons Bob Meister Jamie A. Melanson Lynn Miller Marvin Minsky REDACTED David Mullen Joe Pagano Mary Paluga J. Stanley Pottinger Joseph Recarey Michael Reiter Jason Richards Bill Richardson Sky Roberts Scott Rothstein Forest Sawyer Doug Schoetlle Kevin Spacey Cecilia Stein Mark Tafoya Brent Tindall Kevin Thompson Donald Trump Ed Tuttle Emma Vaghan Kimberly Vaughan-Edwards Cresenda Valdes Anthony Valladares Maritza Vazquez Vicky Ward Jarred Weisfeld Courtney Wild Bruce Willis Daniel Wilson Andrew Albert Christian Edwards, Duke of York
The Independent
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- The Independent
Dan Bongino draws ‘clear' conclusion on Jeffrey Epstein jail cell death after FBI probe and MAGA theories
The Deputy Director of the FBI has said that, after a review of evidence into the death of Jeffrey Epstein, the agency has come to a 'clear' conclusion as to how the disgraced financier died after a rash of MAGA conspiracy theories. Dan Bongino said that the bureau had video footage that showed the area of Epstein's jail cell for 12 hours prior to the discovery of his body, which he had reviewed. The convicted sex offender-financier, who was accused of sex trafficking young girls, was found dead in his New York City prison cell in 2019 while awaiting trial. His death was ruled a suicide, though many online have disputed this. Bongino came under fire on social media last week after admitting to Fox & Friends that he had seen the video footage and that there was 'no DNA' or other evidence of foul play. The remarks prompted the ire of the MAGA faithful, who have long since considered Epstein's death the work of the so-called ' Deep State.' On Wednesday, Bongino doubled down again on his statement, telling Sean Hannity that there was 'nothing' in the file that indicated Epstein had died any other way than by suicide. "The evidence we have in our files clearly indicates that it was, in fact, a suicide. We do have video. It's not the greatest video in the world. I don't want to set expectations on fire," Bongino said. "However, the video does show in that specific block, that he goes in, made a phone call; you'll see 12 hours of guards going in, basically check on him, come back. You'll see nobody really comes out of that bay in that area than him. There's no one in there. He added: "There's nothing there in the file at all that indicates anything other than in fact a suicide.' Bongino's stance on the death of Epstein marks a clear reversal of viewpoint since he was appointed FBI Deputy Director in February. Prior to that he had built a career as a right-wing political commentator, who repeatedly promoted conspiracy theories about Epstein's death. In a podcast in January 2024 told listeners that he had heard claims from reporters that Epstein had been killed due to his influence and alleged ability to blackmail people. He described the claims as 'super important.' 'This is where I get really upset at the media,' Bongino said later in the podcast. 'Maybe because I was an investigator before, it's like, I'm amazed at how few people are putting two and two together.' Shortly before assuming one of the top jobs at the bureau, Bongino again peddled the blackmail conspiracy. 'I'm not ever gonna let this story go,' he vowed. Now, for the second time in two weeks, he has offered a different view. 'There's no DNA, there's no audio, there's no fingerprints, there's no suspects, there's no accomplices, there's no tips, there is nothing,' Bongino told Fox News last Thursday. 'There's video clear as day,' he added. 'He's the only person in there and the only person coming out. You can see it.'
