In a landmark development on January 2, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice began publishing a comprehensive index of individuals referenced across the vast Epstein investigation files, effectively creating the closest thing yet to a public “list” of associates. Compiled from flight logs, contact books, investigative notes, and court records spanning decades, this newly disclosed roster names hundreds of figures from politics, business, entertainment, and academia whose connections to the late financier now face renewed scrutiny.
Prominent politicians include former President Bill Clinton, repeatedly mentioned in photos, flight manifests, and social contexts; President Donald Trump, linked through 1990s flights and Palm Beach ties; and Prince Andrew, tied to settled allegations. Business leaders such as billionaire Leon Black, retailer Leslie Wexner, and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson appear in financial and social records.
Entertainment names range from the late Michael Jackson and Mick Jagger, captured in photographs with Epstein, to magician David Copperfield and actor Kevin Spacey, noted in witness accounts. Academics like physicist Stephen Hawking and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers surface in emails and event logs.
The DOJ emphasizes that inclusion on this index—drawn from raw materials under the Epstein Files Transparency Act—does not imply wrongdoing. Many references are incidental social contacts, and officials have reiterated no evidence supports a mythical “client list” for blackmail or trafficking. Heavy redactions protect victims and unrelated parties.
Victims’ advocates praise the index as progress toward accountability, while critics decry delays in full releases amid the 5.2 million-page review. As phased disclosures continue into 2026, this public record underscores Epstein’s elite access without proving criminal complicity for most named.
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