Epstein list latest: Newly unsealed documents name Sarah Ferguson and other Hollywood actors

Which big names are on Epstein’s list?
Comedian Chris Tucker, actor Kevin Spacey and Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, were mentioned in a tranche of documents relating to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein that have been unsealed.
Four new documents containing information about Epstein were released on Friday after US judge Loretta Preska ordered the unsealing of filings in a lawsuit brought by Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre against Ghislaine Maxwell.
Maxwell – who is in federal prison for sex-trafficking – was sued in 2015 after she branded Ms Giuffre a liar over her claims that she was sexually abused as a minor. The suit was settled in 2017 but the documents remained sealed – until now.
The first batch of forty court documents was released on Wednesday, naming Donald Trump and Mr Clinton, Prince Andrew and magician David Copperfield. The naming of individuals does not necessarily indicate any wrongdoing.
Actor Kevin Spacey and comedian Chris Tucker are mentioned as potential passengers during a ride on Epstein’s private jet.
Maxwell said she did not remember the exact dates of the trips.
Former Epstein’s housekeeper Juan Alessi also testified in a deposition that Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York reportedly visited Epstein’s New York mansion with her then-husband.
Film stars named in unsealed Epstein court documents deny any involvement
However, denials of any personal involvement with the billionaire financier, who socialised with royalty and celebrities, have been issued by all three actors. Their names are only mentioned once in the expansive documents so far released, spanning hundreds of pages, during a segment in which a witness denies ever meeting the stars.
Tom Watling6 January 2024 09:30
Trump dined at Epstein home but ‘did not sit at the table’ according to documents
The former president has only been named a handful of times in the documents and is not accused of any illegal activity in connection with Epstein, though testimony has supported reports that the pair were, at a certain point, friendly.
Mr Trump allegedly went to the late paedophile’s home for meals on occasion but, bizarrely, did not eat at the table…
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Mike Bedigan6 January 2024 09:00
Prince Andrew had daily massages at Epstein home, court documents claim
The Duke of York had daily massages when he spent “weeks” at Jeffrey Epstein’s Florida home, according to newly unsealed court documents.
In a video-taped interview under oath in 2009, Juan Alessi, who worked as Epstein’s housekeeper, said Prince Andrew had “daily massages” when he spent “weeks” at the convicted sex offender’s Palm Beach residence.
Responding to lawyer Katherine Ezell’s question on how frequently the duke had massages there, Mr Alessi said it happened “daily.”
“I would say, daily massages,” he said.
Vishwam Sankaran6 January 2024 08:30
Court documents reveal Harvey Weinstein attempted to call Epstein
The name of disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein appears in a handwritten note left for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, newly unsealed court documents reveal.
The note, dated 1 March 2005, is a message left for Epstein that Weinstein attempted to call the disgraced financier that morning.
“She had on the phone Mr Harvey Weinstein,” the message reads.
There is no implication of wrongdoing by Weinstein in connection to Epstein in the documents.
The Hollywood mogul is in prison for sexual assault charges after he lured women into private meetings, assaulted them, and tried to silence their accusations.
Vishwam Sankaran6 January 2024 08:00
King planning to ‘withdraw private funding’ for Andrew’s security
King Charles is reportedly preparing to withdraw private funding for security operations at Prince Andrew’s home following the unsealing of hundreds of pages of court documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The move would mean Andrew would have to fund the multimillion pound security costs at Royal Lodge himself if he wants to stay in the 30-room mansion in Windsor Great Park, The Telegraph reported.
It hints at the King distancing himself publicly from his younger brother.
The latest trove of unsealed court documents suggest both Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, were friends with Mr Epstein and his partner in crime Ghislaine Maxwell.
Both the Prince and his ex-wife have denied any wrongdoing.
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Vishwam Sankaran6 January 2024 07:30
WATCH: Jeffrey Epstein documents unsealed
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Andrea Blanco6 January 2024 07:00
What new documents reveal about Clinton’s ties with Epstein
Former US president Bill Clinton has been named almost 100 times in unsealed court documents detailing late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s associates. sets of which were released on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
The documents describe Mr Clinton as a “close personal friend” of the convicted sex offender although he is not accused of any illegal activity.
Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre said she flew to the disgraced financier’s private island of Little St. James with the former US president in a helicopter piloted by the sex offender’s partner in crime, Ghislaine Maxwell.
“I only met Bill [Clinton] twice but Jeffrey told me they were good friends,” Ms Giuffre’s testimony read.
She said Epstein and Maxwell “seemed to have a very good relationship” with Mr Clinton adding that the trio had told “blokey jokes” around the dinner table.
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Vishwam Sankaran6 January 2024 06:30
‘Never introduced Prince Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein,’ Ghislaine Maxwell says
Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend and partner in crime Ghislaine Maxwell has denied introducing Prince Andrew to the convicted sex offender, newly released court documents show. Prince Andrew, 63, has strenuously denied allegations that he sexually assaulted Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre when she was 17, whom he paid millions of pounds to settle a civil case out of court.
Depositions reveal both Ms Maxwell and Mr Epstein knew Prince Andrew.
But asked whether she introduced the prince to Epstein. Maxwell responded: “That would be another of Virginia’s lies and the lies you perpetrate…I never introduced Prince Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein at any time ever, so just add that the (sic) to long list of lies.”
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Vishwam Sankaran6 January 2024 06:00
Will there be criminal probe against Prince Andrew over new Epstein documents?
Since Prince Andrew’s links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were exposed, the Duke of York has come under intense pressure to cooperate with the FBI into the operations of the disgraced financier, who died when he was in prison.
In 2022, Prince Andrew paid millions to settle a US civil case brought by Virginia Guiffre, who alleged she was sexually assaulted by the Duke, including in London in 2001, after being trafficked by Mr Epstein.
Andrew has strenuously denied any wrongdoing.
The UK Metropolitan Police said any investigation into human trafficking by Mr Epstein would be focused on his activities and relationships outside the UK.
The police force closed a review of claims made against Prince Andrew, adding that it was taking no further action.
But it said if “new and relevant information” is brought to its attention the force “will assess it.”
Following the release of the latest unsealed court documents the Met police said it would “assess” any relevant information, but added they were not investigating the Duke of York.
“We are aware of the release of court documents in relation to Jeffrey Epstein. As with any matter, should new and relevant information be brought to our attention we will assess it. No investigation has been launched,” a spokesperson said.
In the US, criminal defence lawyer Duncan Levin, who previously served as an assistant US attorney, said technically the US government could pursue charges against Prince Andrew or arrest him if he ever returned to America.
But he added it is “unlikely” they would seek to extradite him.
“It depends on evidence. A lot of time has passed. If convicted they are serious crimes,” Mr Levin said.
Vishwam Sankaran6 January 2024 05:30
How did Jeffrey Epstein make his money?
Epstein had a modest upbringing, born to a middle-class family in Coney Island, New York City, in 1953. He attended New York University, studying mathematical physiology, but dropped out in 1974.
He went on to become a physics and maths teacher at a school in Manhattan, before being dismissed for “poor performance”. At this point he chose to go into banking, starting his career as a junior assistant to a floor trader.
In 1981, he set up his own company aimed at helping people recover stolen money from fraudulent lawyers and brokers.
Six years later, he was hired by Steven Hoffenberg as a consultant at Towers Financial Corporation, a collection agency that bought debts owed to hospitals, banks and phone companies.
With his wealth, Epstein was able to associate himself with the likes of former US president Bill Clinton
Then, in 1988, he founded his financial management firm J. Epstein & Company, where only clients with at least $1 billion of assets were considered. It’s then that Epstein became involved with money laundering and other criminal activities.
In 1993, it was claimed he became involved in an fraudulent investing scam that brought in investors on false promises of return – but he avoided being charged for his involvement in the scheme.
It remains a mystery as to how he achieved success so quickly at his company, but over the next two decades he struck multi-million-pound deals with some of the world’s wealthiest people and biggest financial institutions.
Andrea Blanco6 January 2024 05:00