LIVE: Thousands of long-awaited Epstein files released including personal photos, flight logs and contact book
Documents have been released in relation to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
New documents linked to disgraced paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein have been released as per the deadline set in the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
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These files have been released on a dedicated page of the US Department of Justice website.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi, in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), declassified and publicly released files related to Epstein and his sexual exploitation of over 250 underage girls at his homes in New York and Florida, among other locations.
This is the first phase of declassified files to be released by the DoJ, with more expected in the coming weeks.
There is no suggestion that anyone named or pictured in these files is responsible for any wrongdoing or illegal activity.
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Epstein 'threatened to burn photographer's house down'
A complaint document from the newly released files alleges that the Epstein threatened to burn a photographer's house down.
The photographer claimed that Epstein stole photos she took for her 12-year-old and 16-year-old sisters and "sold the pictures to potential buyers".
Epstein allegedly requested the photographer take pictures of young girls at swimming pools, then threatened to burn her house down if she told anyone.
Andrew pictured laying across women
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor appears in the Epstein files, in an image with Ghislaine Maxwell and a number of other women.
This picture shows him laying across the women, who have had their identities redacted.
The former Duke was banished from the monarchy and demoted to a commoner by his brother, the King, because of his "serious lapses of judgment" over his association with Epstein.
Andrew, who was stripped of his Prince and Duke of York titles in October, denies any wrongdoing.
Heavily redacted contact book released
Among the thousands of files released is Epstein's 'contact book'.
There are 95 pages of the book, and all personal details other than the contact's name are redacted.
However, the very last page is handwritten and notes "important" email addresses.
One of the people named is Jean-Luc Brunel, and it says: “‘Scout’ for young females.”
Brunel co-founded French modelling agency Karin Models in 1977, and MC2 Model Management in the US with funding from Epstein.
He was arrested in 2020 as part of a French inquiry into sex trafficking and sexual assault allegations against Epstein, focusing on potential crimes committed against French victims.
Prosecutors suspected Brunel of raping, sexually assaulting and sexually harassing multiple minors and adults. They also suspected him of transporting and housing young girls or young women for Epstein.
In 2022, he was found hanged in his cell.
It is not confirmed who wrote these notes.
Ex-Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson seen in photos
Fergie publicly denounced the disgraced billionaire on March 7, 2011, amid mounting pressure over the links she and ex-husband Andrew had to him.
However, earlier this year seven charities dropped the former Duchess of York as a patron or ambassador after an email from 2011 revealed that she called Epstein her "supreme friend" and seemed to apologise for her public criticism of him.
There is no context provided in these images, and there is no suggestion of wrongdoing.
Images of topless and nude females included in files
Within the Epstein Files released, there are many images of topless and nude females.
Their faces and bodies have been redacted to protect their identity.
In one image, Epstein can be seen surrounded by topless females.
Portrait of Bill Clinton pictured
One image shows a portrait of Bill Clinton wearing Monica Lewinsky's infamous blue dress by Petrina Ryan-Kleid.
The existence of the portrait is known and it was reportedly hung in Epstein's home.
Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson among famous faces pictured
A photo of singer Mick Jagger and convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is among those released in the Epstein files.
It's not clear when the photo was taken, and there is no suggestion of any wrongdoing, nor has there been any accusation made towards the singer.
There is also another picture of Jagger with Bill Clinton.
One photo shows Michael Jackson standing next to Jeffrey Epstein.
Another image shows the pop star with Clinton and singer Diana Ross.
Ghislaine Maxwell pictured alongside Epstein
Maxwell was convicted in 2021 by a federal jury of sex trafficking for helping recruit some of Epstein's underage victims and participating in some of the abuse.
She is serving a 20-year prison sentence.
In a series of images, Maxwell can be seen rubbing Epstein's feet while on a private jet.
French modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel sits close by.
Brunel, who was found dead in prison at the age of 76 in February 2022, was a frequent companion of Epstein.
He was detained in 2020 as part of an inquiry into allegations of rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment.
Many of the documents are redacted to protect victims
One of the files shows a long list titled "masseuses" and has 254 entries - all of which have been redacted.
A look into Epstein's properties and personal life
A number of the images released appear to be taken in Epstein's properties.
In one picture, a desk is full of photographs of Epstein and notable celebrities.
Among those seen in the framed pictures are President Trump and the Pope.
