Notable Names in Epstein File Dump

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Washington: A fresh cache of files related to the investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein contains documents referencing President Donald Trump and other high-profile figures, including Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and British billionaire Richard Branson.

None of the individuals mentioned have been accused of wrongdoing. Key details from the file dump include:

Donald Trump

The files included an FBI-compiled list of sexual assault allegations related to President Trump — many from anonymous callers and unverified tips.

Some allegations were secondhand and submitted to the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center, which receives information by phone and electronically. The document suggests investigators followed up on several tips, although some were deemed lacking credibility.

Trump has long denied any wrongdoing connected to Epstein. In a statement accompanying Friday’s release, the Justice Department said:

“Some of the documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election. To be clear, the claims are unfounded and false.”

Bill Gates

A draft email in the files shows Epstein alleging that Gates engaged in extramarital affairs. In the email, Epstein claimed his relationship with Gates ranged from “helping Bill to get drugs, in order to deal with consequences of sex with Russian girls, to facilitating his illicit trysts, with married women.”

Richard Branson

The files show friendly interactions between the two billionaires. In a September 11, 2013, email to Epstein, Branson wrote:

“It was really nice seeing you yesterday. The boys in Watersports can’t stop speaking about it! Any time you’re in the area would love to see you. As long as you bring your harem!”

Elon Musk

The documents include multiple email exchanges between Epstein and Musk. In November 2012, Epstein emailed Musk asking, “How many people will you be for the heli to island?”

Musk replied, “Probably just Talulah and me. What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?”

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

The disgraced former prince invited Epstein to Buckingham Palace in September 2010 during Epstein’s trip to London. An email exchange shows Epstein asking:

“What time would you like me… we will also need… private time.”

Andrew replied, “We could have dinner at Buckingham Palace and lots of privacy.”

Howard Lutnick

Emails show Epstein and businessman Lutnick — currently Trump’s commerce secretary — planned a lunch on Epstein’s Caribbean island in December 2012. Lutnick’s wife emailed Epstein’s secretary:

“We are heading towards you from St. Thomas. Where should we anchor?”

Steve Tisch

Several emails suggested Epstein connected Tisch, 76, producer of Forrest Gump and Risky Business and co-owner of the New York Giants, with multiple women. In one exchange, Epstein described a woman as, “Russian, and rarely tells the full truth, but fun.”