Unsealed Court Documents in Jeffrey Epstein Case; Roughly 150 Names Unredacted

January 4, 2024

In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking conspiracy, court filings from a related lawsuit were unsealed on Wednesday. These documents are crucial for understanding the breadth of the case and the individuals involved and mentioned.

Note: These documents were unsealed and released publicly, and not forced through FOIA or a state “Sunshine Law.” They are added to The Black Vault due to the public domain nature of the records, and the immense public interest in the case. Credit to Axios for their reporting which aided in the below summary.

Central to these documents are mentions of roughly 150 people in previously redacted parts of the suit against Ghislaine Maxwell, who was sentenced last year to 20 years for her role in aiding Epstein’s abuse of teenage girls.

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* Inclusion in these documents does not imply any accusation of wrongdoing.

Among the names, several prominent figures are noted, although their mention does not suggest illegal activities. Former Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, Michael Jackson, David Copperfield, and Stephen Hawking are referenced in various contexts, but without evidence of illegality. For instance, an Epstein accuser recalled a remark about Clinton and young girls, while a witness mentioned a casual reference to Trump. Allegations involving Prince Andrew are also detailed, though he has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

The documents’ release, orchestrated by Judge Loretta Preska of the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York, sheds light on various aspects of the case. This includes the 2017 settlement terms in the suit against Maxwell, initiated by Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s most vocal accusers.

Recognizing the public interest and the need for accessible information, The Black Vault is hosting these unsealed documents. This ensures that the documents are readily available to the public, especially given the frequent crashes and accessibility issues encountered on other platforms.

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