The latest release of over three million documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case has unveiled disturbing details about the convicted sex offender's reading habits, including a list of books that reflect his troubling interests. The files, made public by the Department of Justice on Friday, also contain new references to prominent figures such as Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Melania Trump.
Among the documents is an email signed 'Love, Melania' addressed to Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former partner. Bill Gates has angrily denied allegations that he contracted a sexually transmitted disease from 'Russian girls' and sought treatment from Epstein. Elon Musk reportedly emailed Epstein about visiting his private island for a party.
The release follows the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed by President Trump in November. The files include previously withheld records, though officials have redacted material to protect victims' privacy and national security. Congressional Democrats say the release represents only half of the collected files.
Casey Wasserman, chair of the LA 2028 Olympics, was also named in flirtatious emails with Maxwell from 2003, discussing massages and beach outings while his wife was pregnant. Steve Tisch, co-owner of the New York Giants, confirmed Epstein introduced him to adult women in 2013.
Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison sentence for recruiting underage girls. Being named in the files does not imply wrongdoing.
