Who is in the latest Epstein files release? Documents reveal new names
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Erin Mansfield, Kathryn Palmer and Jayme Fraser, USA TODAY February 3, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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The latest batch of documents released from the Jeffrey Epstein files reveals new people who corresponded with the late wealth manager, many in the years after he became a registered sex offender.
The new figures include a former U.S. senator, a Norwegian princess, a NASCAR driver and several wealthy men who did business with Epstein. None have been charged with crimes, and their participation in Epstein's orbit in some cases simply indicates they had social or business connections with him.
While Epstein was known as a money manager, various batches of emails show he cultivated relationships with powerful people, including presidents, prime ministers, wealthy investors and celebrities.
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1 / 14Alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein rally at Capitol Hill to demand release of files
Epstein abuse survivor Danielle Bensky holds up a photo of her younger self during a news conference with lawmakers on the Epstein Files Transparency Act outside the U.S. Capitol on November 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. The House is expected to vote today on the legislation, which instructs the U.S. Department of Justice to release all files related to the late accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein pleaded guilty in Florida in 2008 to one count of procuring a child for prostitution and one count of soliciting prostitution, charges that required him to register as a sex offender. Many of his contacts maintained relationships for years after his guilty plea. Epstein was arrested in New York on federal sex trafficking charges in 2019, but died by suicide while awaiting trial.
Here are some names that emerged in this document release, and additional information about some of Epstein's previously known contacts.
Elon Musk
Elon Musk attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026.
The billionaire tech entrepreneur and former Department of Government Efficiency head had multiple conversations with Epstein about visiting Little St. James, the private island where Epstein has been accused of trafficking and assaulting women, but Musk has denied making the trip.
In 2013, the two men exchanged emails about Musk visiting Epstein's island over the holidays while Musk would be nearby in the Caribbean. The two bounced around dates in the conversation, and it is unclear whether Musk made the trips. Epstein's schedule for Dec. 6, 2014, says: "Reminder: Elon Musk to island Dec. 6 (is this still happening?)"
Musk has denied ever visiting Epstein’s island and told Vanity Fair in 2019 he rejected Epstein’s attempts to invite him to the island. A representative of Musk did not respond to a request for comment from USA TODAY upon the latest document release.
Princess Mette-Marit
Norway's Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit attend the ceremony to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, in Oslo, Norway December 10, 2025.
Epstein had dozens of email exchanges with Mette-Marit, the Crown Princess of Norway, as recently as 2014. The emails contradict a 2019 comment from the Royal Palace that she broke off contact with Epstein in 2011, according to the Norwegian tabloid VG.
"I must take responsibility for not having investigated Epstein's background more thoroughly, and for not realising sooner what kind of person he was," Mette-Marti said in a statement Jan. 31. "I deeply regret this, and it is a responsibility I must bear. I showed poor judgement and regret having had any contact with Epstein at all. It is simply embarrassing."
In a 2013 email, an assistant to Epstein, whose name is redacted in the files, asks Princess Mette if she can meet with Epstein at 9 E. 71st St. Years later, in 2019, federal prosecutors cited this address as a location where Epstein hosted guests and abused minor girls.
"Thx. I will try," Mette-Marit responded. "I’m emailing directly with Jeffrey."
Sen. George Mitchell
Former Senator George Mitchell stands next to a bust depicting him during an event marking the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement at Queens University, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, April 17, 2023.
Former Sen. George Mitchell, a Democrat who represented Maine in the 1980s and 1990s and went on to become a U.S. ambassador, is mentioned dozens of times in emails between 2010 and 2015, often arranging meetings or passing on his contact information.
In 2011, Epstein wrote to Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, a Dubai business associate of Epstein's, "George Mitchell is my very close friend and chairman of piper," a reference to a law firm. In 2015, an unnamed assistant to Epstein emailed Mitchell to invite him to a meeting with Epstein, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and a Norwegian diplomat.
Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre said in a 2016 deposition released in 2019 that she was forced to have sex with Mitchell, but Mitchell denied the allegation. Mitchell, now 92, has not been charged with any crimes related to Epstein, and his representatives told the BBC this week that he'd never met, spoken to or had any contact with the late Roberts Giuffre or any underage girls.
Queen's University Belfast, where Mitchell served as chancellor from 1999 to 2009, announced on Feb. 3 that it would remove Mitchell's name from its Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice and remove a bust of him. A U.S.-Irish nonprofit announced Feb. 2 it would remove his name from a scholarship program.
"While no findings of wrongdoing by Senator Mitchell have been made, the University has concluded that, in light of this material, and mindful of the experiences of victims and survivors, it is no longer appropriate for its institutional spaces and entities to continue to bear his name," the university said.
USA TODAY reached out to Mitchell's eponymous nonprofit for comment.
Andrew Farkas
Andrew Farkas speaks on stage as the Hasty Pudding Institute Of 1770 honors Marc Anthony at the 7th Annual Order Of The Golden Sphinx Gala at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel on April 15, 2019 in New York City.
The real estate mogul Andrew Farkas, whom media reports show co-owned a Marina with Epstein in St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, corresponded with Epstein for at least a decade.
Between 2009 and 2019, well after Epstein’s 2008 conviction that made him a mandated he register for life as a sex offender, the two exchanged book recommendations, coordinated visits and phone calls, shared brief updates about their schedules and spoke about life and business dealings.
On Dec. 30, 2010, Farkas wrote to Epstein to tell him: "You are one of the blessings in my life and I cherish our friendship." In a May 2011 exchange, Farkas thanked Epstein for helping "Jonathan," the name of his son, who appeared in other Epstein file releases, and Farkas signed the message, "Xoxo."
In another message from June 2010, Farkas complained about the lack of "parties with hot women" at the Montreal Grand Prix, prompting Epstein to respond using derogatory language about women and say that the "whining of women and engines" is what "makes it ok for ten minutes."
Farkas and his company did not immediately respond to a USA TODAY request for comment.
Peter Attia
Peter Attia speaks onstage during The New York Times Well Festival 2025 at Duggal Greenhouse on May 7, 2025, in New York City.
Peter Attia, an author and anti-aging influencer recently hired as a CBS News contributor, was mentioned more than 1,700 times in the new release of files. In emails from 2015 through 2018, Attia and Epstein often exchanged crude jokes and sometimes discussed health issues.
Attia told Epstein that performing oral sex on women was "low carb." And in emails with the subject line "Got a fresh shipment," Attia told Epstein: "You [know] the biggest problem with becoming friends with you? The life you lead is so outrageous, and yet I can’t tell a soul…"
In a social media post on X on Feb. 2, Attia described that exchange as starting when he shared a photo of a prescription medication he had picked up from the pharmacy, and Epstein replied with a "photograph of an adult woman." Neither image is included in the files released by federal officials.
"Reading that exchange now is very embarrassing, and I will not defend it," Attia wrote. "I’m ashamed of myself for everything about this." He added that he did not participate in any criminal activity and that he was "never on his plane, never on his island, and never present at any sex parties."
In the wake of the emails being released, Attia stepped down from his role as chief science officer at David Protein, a snack bar company.
USA TODAY reached out to Attia for comment.
Brian Vickers
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Brian Vickers during media day for the 2016 NASCAR season at Daytona International Speedway on Feb 16, 2016 in Daytona Beach, FL.
The former NASCAR driver Brian Vickers emailed Epstein in March 2012 with a message that begins like a children's fairy tale. But when a princess rejects a prince’s proposal, the story pivots to sexually explicit material.
A 2013 email exchange suggests Epstein was trying to help Vickers retain his sponsors. In a 2019 email, Vickers shared a video with Epstein over email. The subject line said, "Thought you would like this," and the message said, "Happy Valentine's Buddy." Epstein was charged with sex trafficking months later, in July 2019.
Vickers was married to Sarah Kellen until 2025. Authorities accused Kellen of scheduling Epstein's interactions with young girls under the guise of massage appointments in the mid-2000s. But she has since called herself a victim. Many other Epstein survivors have said he asked them to recruit others for so-called massages.
USA TODAY reached out to Vickers' representatives for comment.
Leon Black
Leon Black, Chairman, CEO and Director, Apollo Global Management, LLC, speaks at the Milken Institute's 21st Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. May 1, 2018.
The documents provide more context on the relationship between Epstein and billionaire Leon Black, who has said in the past that he had a strictly professional relationship with the sex offender. Black's lawyer is vehemently denying wrongdoing on his behalf.
Emails show Epstein’s associates arranging meetings between the two from 2010 to 2017. The person sending the email is often redacted, but in some cases, the name Lesley Groff is unredacted. Groff was one of Epstein’s associates. Black himself is not on the emails reviewed by USA TODAY.
Black is also mentioned in an email thread between FBI employees with the subject line "RE: Epstein – Cellmate Interview." The email says someone "stated Epstein told her to give Black a massage while Black was naked and that someone stated another female gave Black a massage and he made her perform oral sex." The names of the accuser or accusers are redacted.
According to Reuters, Black has faced multiple lawsuits alleging he raped women and girls, including an autistic teen who said he attacked her during a massage at Epstein's Manhattan home. That case remains ongoing. Two other suits have been withdrawn or dismissed with prejudice.
Susan Estrich, Black’s lawyer, told The Guardian: "Mr. Black asked for an independent investigation of his relationship with Epstein. The Dechert law firm investigated and reviewed more than 60,000 documents, interviewed more than 20 people and concluded that Mr. Black paid Epstein for estate planning and tax advice and that he had no awareness of Epstein’s criminal activities."
Contributors: Scooby Axson of USA TODAY; Reuters.
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