By Gloria Nosa
The U.S. Department of Justice says millions of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein have now been released, including a list of individuals mentioned in the files.
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the public release of millions of records connected to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
In a formal update sent to Congress on February 14, Bondi said the department had published a comprehensive index of 305 high-profile individuals whose names appear at least once in the case files. The material includes emails, photographs, investigative documents, and related records.
Officials emphasized that inclusion in the files does not imply guilt or criminal wrongdoing. Names appear in various contexts, ranging from social contacts to peripheral references.
What the Release Includes
According to the Justice Department, the records have been categorized into nine sections and made available without redactions for reasons such as embarrassment or political sensitivity.
Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated in the letter that:
“No records were withheld or redacted on the basis of embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity, including to any government official, public figure, or foreign dignitary.”
However, certain materials were withheld under legally recognized privileges, including:
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Deliberative-process privilege
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Work-product privilege
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Attorney-client privilege
These exemptions were previously referenced in December 2025 and January 2026 correspondence to Congress.
Prominent Figures Mentioned
Among those long associated with Epstein in public reporting are:
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Ghislaine Maxwell
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Prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor)
The newly published index also lists a wide range of celebrities, business leaders, media figures, and politicians — both living and deceased — whose names appear somewhere within the documents.
Public figures reportedly referenced include:
Entertainment & Media
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Beyonce
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Cher
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Bruce Springsteen
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Jay-Z
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Robert De Niro
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Diana Ross
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Tucker Carlson
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Meghan Markle
Business & Philanthropy
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Melinda Gates
Politics
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Donald Trump
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JD Vance
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Michelle Obama
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Marco Rubio
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Bill Clinton
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Hillary Clinton
Again, the Department of Justice reiterated that appearing in the documents does not suggest involvement in Epstein’s criminal activities.
Context of the Case
Epstein was arrested in 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges involving minors. He later died in custody in a Manhattan jail cell, in what authorities ruled a suicide. His associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, was convicted in 2021 of sex trafficking-related offenses and sentenced to prison.
The case has drawn global attention due to Epstein’s extensive network of wealthy and influential acquaintances.
What Happens Next?
The release of the index and related materials is expected to generate renewed public scrutiny and media examination. Legal experts caution that raw document references often lack context and may require careful interpretation.
The Justice Department says its objective in publishing the files is transparency — while respecting legal privileges that protect certain internal communications.
Further review and analysis of the documents are likely in the weeks ahead as journalists, legal scholars, and congressional officials examine the newly available materials.
