Musk and Prince Andrew named in new Epstein files, Democrats say

A new tranche of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein Estate, released to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, names Elon Musk and Prince Andrew among other high-profile individuals in materials related to Epstein. The records, described by Democratic staff on the committee, include flight logs, calendars, ledgers and other schedules that the lawmakers say shed light on Epstein’s social network and business ties. There is no indication in the release that the people named were aware of Epstein’s criminal activity, but the material has reignited scrutiny of the circle around the financier and the influence he wielded.

The third batch of documents provides a mix of items such as phone message logs, copies of flight logs and manifests for aircraft, and Epstein’s daily schedule. Among the revelations are a line noting an invitation for Elon Musk to Epstein’s private island on December 6, 2014, and a separate flight manifest listing Prince Andrew among passengers on a New Jersey–to–Florida trip in May 2000. The materials also reference entries tied to planned meetings involving other prominent figures, including a noted lunch with Peter Thiel in November 2017 and a breakfast with Steve Bannon planned for February 17, 2019. The released records do not suggest that those named were aware of Epstein’s alleged wrongdoing.

Musk and Prince Andrew have been contacted for comment. Musk has previously said Epstein invited him to the island but that he declined the invitation. Prince Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein. The Epstein Estate has provided the documents as part of ongoing efforts to comply with congressional requests for transparency about Epstein’s associations and finances. The material’s release comes amid renewed calls for greater access to Epstein-related records by lawmakers and survivor advocates.

Epstein’s legal timeline underscores the broader context in which the material sits. Epstein died by suicide in a New York jail cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. He had previously reached a controversial plea deal in 2008 with prosecutors after the parents of a 14-year-old girl reported that Epstein molested their daughter at his Palm Beach home. He was arrested again in July 2019 on sex-trafficking charges. Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate, was convicted in 2021 of conspiring with Epstein to traffic girls for sex. The new batch of documents is part of ongoing efforts by the Oversight Committee to understand the reach of Epstein’s network and its potential intersections with powerful figures.

Sara Guerrero, a spokesperson for the Democrats on the Oversight Committee, urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to release more Epstein-related materials. “It should be clear to every American that Jeffrey Epstein was friends with some of the most powerful and wealthiest men in the world. Every new document produced provides new information as we work to bring justice for the survivors and victims,” she said.

The committee’sDemocratic staff describe the batch as partial and as part of a broader, ongoing effort to gather records. They emphasize that the documents do not indict the individuals named, but they say the materials help illustrate the extent of Epstein’s associations and the networks surrounding him, as lawmakers seek accountability and transparency. As House investigators continue to press for additional disclosures, the public will await further releases and any formal responses from those named or their representatives.