Newly released documents by Congressional Democrats have named billionaire Elon Musk and Prince Andrew in connection with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sex trafficking. The files, handed over by the Jeffrey Epstein Estate to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, suggest Musk was invited to Epstein’s private island in December 2014. Separately, a flight manifest from May 2000 lists Prince Andrew as a passenger on a trip from New Jersey to Florida alongside Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted in 2021 for her role in Epstein’s crimes. Both Musk and Prince Andrew have been approached for comment, with Prince Andrew previously denying any wrongdoing and Musk stating he declined Epstein’s invitation. The documents, part of the third batch released by the Epstein Estate, include phone logs, flight manifests, financial records, and Epstein’s daily schedules. Other prominent figures mentioned include internet entrepreneur Peter Thiel and former Trump advisor Steve Bannon. While the records do not imply awareness of Epstein’s criminal activities, they shed light on his extensive network of influential connections. Epstein died by suicide in August 2019 while awaiting trial. Sara Guerrero, a spokesperson for the Democrats, emphasized the importance of releasing more files to ensure justice for Epstein’s victims.
