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New documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, released by House Democrats, suggest possible meetings or contacts with Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, and Prince Andrew — though none are alleged to have been involved in Epstein’s criminal wrongdoing.
House Democrats on the Oversight Committee have made public a new tranche of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein. These papers include calendar entries, flight manifests, financial ledgers, and daily schedules. In these records, Epstein is shown arranging meetings or tentative calls with high-profile individuals between 2014 and 2019. Among those named are Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, and Prince Andrew.
The documents show that in December 2014 there was a note about Musk possibly visiting Epstein’s private island. Additional entries reflect Thiel dining with Epstein in 2017, and Bannon meeting Epstein in 2019. There is also confirmation that Prince Andrew flew onboard Epstein’s private jet in the year 2000, according to flight manifests. Some financial ledgers also reference payments tied to “Andrew” for services described as massage, yoga, or exercise.
It’s important to emphasize what the documents do not claim: there is no evidence in the released materials that any of these individuals participated in Epstein’s criminal acts or knew of his sex trafficking operations. The committee stressed that the entries are not proof of guilt — they are records showing potential contact, schedules, or travel plans.
In response, Musk denied involvement, stating publicly that the claims are false. Other persons named have not immediately issued responses or have refrained from detailed comment. Meanwhile, Republicans on the Oversight Committee have criticized the document release, accusing Democrats of selectively publishing content that links to GOP-aligned individuals while withholding information that might implicate Democratic figures.
Critics argue that the timing and selectivity of the disclosures raise concerns about politicization of what should be a nonpartisan investigation. Supporters counter that transparency is overdue and that Epstein’s network involved figures from across society — wealthy, powerful, and influential — and that accountability requires public evidence.
The newly released batch comprises over 8,500 documents responsive to congressional subpoena. The Oversight Committee says they are redacting the names of victims and individuals not relevant to proceedings. The intention is that only entries with demonstrated public figure connection are disclosed so far.
One committee spokesperson said these releases show Epstein maintained ties to a surprising array of elites long after his 2008 conviction for sex offenses. The committee called for the Justice Department and U.S. Attorney General to release any and all remaining Epstein records in full — not just redacted subsets — to allow comprehensive review by survivors, investigators, and the public.
For now, what emerges is a patchwork of documented interactions and alignments, not smoking guns. The public and press will be watching what comes next: whether subpoenas expand, whether further disclosures reveal stronger links, or whether the named individuals will be required to testify or explain their connection to Epstein.
