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Topics: Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeffrey Epstein, News, US News, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew
Lucy Devine
Topics: Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeffrey Epstein, News, US News, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew
On Friday (January 30), the US Justice Department released a new batch of Epstein files, consisting of three million documents, 180,000 images and 2,000 videos.
A number of celebrity names were mentioned in the new documents, including President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The release of the documents comes weeks after the department missed a deadline for all files to be shared.
"Today's release marks the end of a very comprehensive document identification and review process to ensure transparency to the American people and compliance," Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said.
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However, the Democrats have claimed there are more files, documents and photos to be made public.
Democrat Robert Garcia said: "Donald Trump and his Department of Justice have now made it clear that they intend to withhold roughly 50% of the Epstein files, while claiming to have fully complied with the law. This is outrageous and incredibly concerning.
"The oversight committee subpoena directs Pam Bondi to release all the files to the committee, while protecting survivors."
Here's the key takeaways from the latest release. It's worth noting just because an individual is named in the files, it doesn't necessarily mean they are guilty of any wrongdoing.
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One document released on Friday shows what appears to be an email thread between Musk and Epstein, in which the pair could be seen discussing Musk possibly visiting Little Saint James, Epstein’s island.
Musk wrote to Epstein in December 2013: "Will be in the BVI/St Bart's area over the holidays. Is there a good time to visit?"
Epstein then said: “Any day 1st-8th. Play it by ear if you want. Always space for you... The 2 or 3 would be perfect. I will come and get you.”
Epstein then told Musk he will need to remain in New York, writing: “Bad news - Unfortunately , my schedule will keep me in New York. I was really looking forward to finally spending some time together with just fun as the agenda. so i am very disappointed. Hopefully we can schedule another time in the near future."
Meanwhile, in November, 2012, Epstein emailed Musk asking him 'how many people will you be for the heli to island'.
“Probably just Talulah and me. What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?” Musk replied, later adding: “Do you have any parties planned? I’ve been working to the edge of sanity this year and so, once my kids head home after Christmas, I really want to hit the party scene in St Barts or elsewhere and let loose. The invitation is much appreciated, but a peaceful island experience is the opposite of what I’m looking for."
Epstein replied: “Understood, I will see you on st Barth, the ratio on my island might make Talulah uncomfortable."
“Ratio is not a problem for Talulah,” Musk said in response.
It's not clear if the visits ever took place.
Musk has since responded to the newly released files, writing on X: "No one pushed harder than me to have the Epstein files released and I’m glad that has finally happened.
"I had very little correspondence with Epstein and declined repeated invitations to go to his island or fly on his 'Lolita Express', but was well aware that some email correspondence with him could be misinterpreted and used by detractors to smear my name.
"I don’t care about that, but what I do care about is that we at least attempt to prosecute those who committed serious crimes with Epstein, especially regarding heinous exploitation of underage girls."
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In another shocking claim, Epstein alleged that Bill Gates 'caught a sexually transmitted disease' after sleeping with 'Russian girls'.
In one document, Epstein wrote a memo and sent it to himself, which included several allegations, including that Gates had asked for antibiotics to 'surreptitiously give' to his now ex-wife, Melinda.
In an email dated July 18, 2013, the convicted sex offender wrote: "To add insult to the injury you them [sic] implore me to please delete the emails regarding your std, your request that I provide you antibiotics that you can surreptitiously give to Melinda and the description of your penis."
Epstein also sent a separate email an hour earlier, suggesting he was resigning from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
He wrote: "From helping Bill to get drugs, in order to deal with consequences of sex with russian girls, to facilitating his illicit trysts, with married women, to being asked to provide adderall fro [sic] bridge tournamnts [sic]."
A spokesperson for Gates has categorically denied the claims, telling LADbible in a statement: "These claims are absolutely absurd and completely false.
"The only thing these documents demonstrate is Epstein’s frustration that he did not have an ongoing relationship with Gates and the lengths he would go to entrap and defame.”
Photos of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor kneeling over a woman have also been made public on Friday.
In one photo, Andrew can be seen positioned over a woman who is lying on the floor. Meanwhile, in another image, Andrew could be seen looking away from the camera and touching the woman's stomach.
Andrew - formerly Prince Andrew - features again in another document, which claims that Epstein planned a dinner for Andrew with a 26-year-old Russian woman.
Andrew allegedly asked Epstein: "Great. Any other information you might know about her that might be useful to know? Like what have you told her about me and have you given her my email as well?”
Epstein responded: "She 26, russian, clevere beautiful, trustworthy and yes she has your email." "That was quick! How are you? Good to be free?” Andrew said in response.
President Trump is mentioned in the newly released files, in a list compiled by the FBI of allegations made against the president.
The BBC report that many of these appear to be unverified and without evidence.
The White House and the Justice Department have both highlighted a comment released alongside the new release of files.
"Some of the documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election," the Justice Department explain.
"To be clear, the claims are unfounded and false, and if they have a shred of credibility, they certainly would have been weaponised against President Trump already."