The Justice Department has finally started releasing the long-awaited Jeffrey Epstein files — and the first batch of never-before-seen photos and documents delivers a stunning reveal, spotlighting a roster of powerful, high-profile figures linked to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender.
While the images themselves are undeniably explosive, the Justice Department has stressed that appearing in photos with Epstein does not amount to criminal wrongdoing. Many of the previously released images — including those featuring President Trump — reflect social or casual encounters rather than evidence of illegal conduct.
Here’s a closer look at who else appears in the Epstein files:
The DOJ has made public previously unseen photos from the Epstein files that include well-known public figures. via REUTERS
Former President Bill Clinton — Newly released photos show former President Bill Clinton vacationing with Epstein and his longtime partner and confidante, Ghislaine Maxwell. One especially striking image captures Clinton partially unclothed in a hot tub with Maxwell and an unidentified woman.
Mick Jagger — Newly released images also show Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger dining with Epstein and Clinton, along with a more intimate moment in which he appears close to a woman whose face was redacted in one photo.
Michael Jackson — One of the most widely discussed images released today features the late pop icon Michael Jackson standing next to Jeffrey Epstein in a previously unreleased DOJ photo — Jackson in sunglasses, Epstein in slippers. Another image shows Clinton, Jackson, and legendary singer Diana Ross traveling together on a plane.
Former President Bill Clinton is seen nearly nude in a hot tub alongside Ghislaine Maxwell and an unidentified woman. DOJ
Mick Jagger was photographed dining with Epstein and former President Bill Clinton. DOJ
A previously unseen photo shows the late pop icon Michael Jackson wearing sunglasses, with Epstein casually in slippers.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is pictured reclining across unidentified women. DOJ
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew — long surrounded by Epstein-related controversy — appears in newly released photos and older files, reigniting past allegations even as he denies any wrongdoing. One black-and-white image shows a young Andrew sprawled across the laps of several women.
Other notable figures named in Epstein’s files include RFK Jr., Naomi Campbell, and the former Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson.
The release follows Congress compelling the DOJ to turn over the records by Friday under the new Epstein Files Transparency Act.
