Prince Andrew named again in Epstein files as new flight logs surface; Elon Musk referenced

Newly released documents from the U.S. House Oversight Committee show Prince Andrew was listed as a passenger on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet on a May 12, 2000 flight from Teterboro, New Jersey, to Palm Beach, Florida. The flight records also name Epstein, Maxwell, and two redacted individuals.

The records include a reference to Elon Musk, the owner of the social platform X, potentially visiting Epstein's island. Oversight Democrats described Epstein's circle as comprised of powerful and wealthy men, and said the documents add to the ongoing effort to determine who knew about and enabled Epstein's crimes. "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. Oversight Democrats will not stop until we identify everyone complicit in Epstein's heinous crimes. It's past time for Attorney General Bondi to release all the files now," Oversight spokesperson Sara Guerrero said.

Released as part of continued congressional scrutiny of Epstein's network, the documents highlight the long-running effort to assemble a full record of who had access to Epstein's operations and what they knew about the investigations. Democrats say the disclosures underscore the need for full transparency and prompt action to reveal previously restricted records.

The newly disclosed materials come as investigators seek to map the extent of Epstein's relationships and to determine whether individuals who moved in similar social or business circles might have influenced or impeded probes into his crimes. While no assertion of criminal conduct is made in the release itself, supporters of the oversight push say the documents reflect a pattern of high-profile associations that warrant public examination. Legal and ethics experts have cautioned that documents of this nature can lag behind evolving inquiries, and that their proper interpretation depends on corroborating records and ongoing investigations. The House Oversight Committee has signaled its intent to pursue the release of additional files as part of a broader effort to provide accountability for those tied to Epstein's activities and to ensure survivors receive avenues for redress.

The document dump reinforces the bipartisan interest in understanding how Epstein's operations operated across industries and social strata, and how much information may have been shared with people who held considerable influence. Supporters say such disclosures are essential to public trust and to the pursuit of justice for victims. Critics caution that until investigations yield formal findings, characterizations of associations should remain careful and grounded in verifiable facts. The committee has indicated it will continue to press for comprehensive disclosure of all records related to Epstein, Maxwell, and others connected to the case to illuminate the full scope of the network surrounding Epstein's criminal enterprise.