Disturbing Images Emerge from Epstein Documents
Newly released photographs from the Jeffrey Epstein files depict a man identified as Prince Andrew in a compromising position, crouching on all fours over a woman lying face up on the floor with her arms outstretched. The three images show the individual, dressed in jeans, a white polo shirt, and a silver watch while barefoot, leaning over the woman. A third person appears seated in a leopard-print chair with feet elevated on a table.
Officials confirm the exact timing and location of these photos remain unknown, with no additional context provided. The U.S. Department of Justice unveiled more than three million documents in this latest release, marking one of the largest disclosures related to Epstein’s activities.
Redactions and Release Details
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche explained that the documents underwent extensive redactions to protect sensitive information. These include personally identifiable details of victims, medical records, depictions of child sexual abuse material, elements that could compromise ongoing investigations, and any references to death or physical abuse. While faces of women—except for Ghislaine Maxwell—have been blurred, no such alterations were made to men’s faces.
Emails Reveal Close Ties Between Andrew and Epstein
Among the disclosures, emails highlight Prince Andrew’s invitation to Jeffrey Epstein for dinner at Buckingham Palace shortly after Epstein’s house arrest concluded in 2010. The former prince assured Epstein of ‘lots of privacy’ during the proposed visit. In a September 2010 exchange, Epstein sought ‘private time’ in London, prompting Andrew to suggest: ‘We could have dinner at Buckingham Palace and lots of privacy.’
Two days later, Epstein inquired about Ghislaine Maxwell’s presence, and Andrew responded by detailing his schedule—a lunch with a Saudi prince followed by a meeting at a secret intelligence firm—before inviting Epstein to Buckingham Palace from around 4 p.m., welcoming any companions.
This correspondence occurred during one of Epstein’s initial trips abroad after serving a 13-month sentence for soliciting a minor, largely under house arrest in his Palm Beach residence following a plea deal.
Earlier that month, Epstein proposed arranging a dinner for Andrew with a ‘clever, beautiful and trustworthy’ 26-year-old Russian woman, noting she had Andrew’s email. The prince, then 50, replied that he would be ‘delighted to see her’ and asked Epstein, ‘Good to be free?’
Broader Implications and Additional References
The files further entangle figures like Lord Mandelson and Bill Gates in Epstein’s network. One email alleges Gates contracted a sexually transmitted disease from ‘Russian girls’ and considered secretly administering antibiotics to his wife, Melinda.
References also surface regarding Sarah, Duchess of York, and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, including images from Andrew’s electronic Christmas cards. Several messages address Sarah’s documented debts, for which she accepted funds from Epstein. In an August 2009 email, she thanked him for acting as ‘the brother I have always wished for’ and described him as ‘my dear spectacular and special friend’ and ‘a legend.’
Ghislaine Maxwell features prominently, with an August 2002 email to Andrew joking that ‘five stunning redheads’ would have to ‘play with ourselves’ after he opted to spend time with his children instead of visiting ‘the Island,’ presumed to be Epstein’s U.S. Virgin Islands property. Andrew, referring to himself as ‘The Invisible Man,’ sought Maxwell’s understanding for prioritizing family, to which she replied she would not be offended but added the lighthearted remark.
Witness Statements and Denials
A 25-year-old masseuse who worked for Epstein in 1999 stated she felt uneasy about a request to massage Prince Andrew, suspecting it implied ‘to do more.’ In a 2021 statement to a private investigations team submitted to Maxwell’s defense, she noted: ‘I was only involved with Jeffrey for a year. I never saw him like a creepy guy. There were never any young girls. I saw Prince Andrew and Donald Trump. [Epstein] wanted me to give Prince Andrew a massage, but I didn’t feel good about that. I wonder if he was offering me to him to do more.’
Prince Andrew and former President Trump have consistently denied any wrongdoing. However, these revelations challenge Andrew’s 2019 Newsnight interview claims, where he stated he traveled to New York in 2010 to end his friendship with Epstein as ‘the right thing to do.’ Contrasting emails show Andrew expressing enthusiasm: ‘See you tomorrow afternoon. Really looking forward to seeing you and spending some time with you after so long,’ and noting ‘some interesting things to discuss and plot’ prior to their meeting. A later ‘Happy Christmas’ message to ‘Dear J’ praised time spent with ‘my US family.’
Investigation Updates and Personal Frustrations
Potentially mitigating for Andrew, an internal FBI memo indicates he is ‘not a big part of our investigation,’ following 2020 complaints from Southern District of New York prosecutors about his lack of cooperation. Epstein died by suicide in his New York cell in 2019.
Other files capture Andrew’s ‘frustration’ over holiday restrictions amid the 2003 Iraq War, which claimed 179 British lives. On March 31, 2003—less than two weeks after troops deployed—he emailed Maxwell: ‘With this war on, the media would go bananas if I was to be known to be out of the country whilst this was on. I am becoming frustrated at this slight caging!’
Blanche likened the reviewed evidence volume to ‘two Eiffel Towers’ worth of material, emphasizing the Department of Justice’s commitment to transparency without shielding any individuals, including former President Trump.
