A trove of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation was made public on Friday, revealing a series of previously unseen photographs that place high-profile figures in the company of the convicted sex trafficker and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.
Controversial Image of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Emerges
Among thousands of images published on the US Justice Department's website is one particularly striking photograph. It shows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, at a black-tie event. In the image, he is sprawled across the laps of five women, whose faces have been obscured. He is dressed in a black suit and bow tie.
Standing directly above him is convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, positioned next to another woman whose identity is also hidden. The precise time and location of the photograph remain unclear, as the released files provided little context for many of the images.
A Gallery of Powerful Figures
The Friday document dump, the third this week, contained photos linking numerous celebrities and powerful individuals to Epstein's orbit, though none are implicated in his crimes by the images alone.
Former US President Bill Clinton appears multiple times. One picture shows him relaxing in a hot tub, while another captures him swimming in a pool with Maxwell. He is also pictured in a dinner setting with Epstein and rock legend Mick Jagger.
Other released photographs include:
- Andrew's ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, posing for a photo on a street and conversing with a woman on a sofa.
- The late pop star Michael Jackson smiling alongside Epstein and actor Kevin Spacey.
- Microsoft founder Bill Gates pictured with Epstein's longtime pilot, Larry Visoski.
- Famous linguist Noam Chomsky seated next to Epstein on a private flight.
- A dinner scene featuring Epstein flanked by businessman Thomas Pritzker and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, with magician David Blaine apparently performing.
Disturbing Imagery and the 'Lolita Express'
Some of the most unsettling images connect directly to Epstein's exploitation of young women. Several photographs show a woman's body parts inscribed with quotes from Vladimir Nabokov's controversial novel, Lolita, which deals with a middle-aged man's obsession with a young girl. The book itself is visible in the background of one shot.
This is a grim reference to Epstein's private Boeing 727, infamously nicknamed the 'Lolita Express'. Flight logs have previously listed passengers including Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Andrew.
Further images hint at the trafficking operation. One shows a redacted Ukrainian passport, while a screenshot of text messages appears to discuss an "18-year-old from Russia" and mentions a price of "$1000 per girl." One message states, "I will send u girls now."
The release of these documents has not been without controversy. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche indicated some materials might be withheld for weeks, a move that could see the administration violate a law requiring full disclosure of unclassified Epstein documents within 30 days.
