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The second batch of Jeffrey Epstein files were released overnight and contain further bombshell allegations.
The unsealed documents, which contain 300 pages of legal files, have named alleged associates of paedophile financier Jeffery Epstein and already included big names such as Michael Jackson, Prince Andrew, Leonardo DiCaprio, and politicians Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. The people listed were those named as associates of Epstein and there is no suggestion those listed either knew about his crimes or participated in any criminal behaviour.
In the latest release, details of unsubstantiated claims about Bill Clinton taking issue with Vanity Fair over an article; an attempt at a book deal by Epstein's main accuser Virginia Giuffre; and further harrowing claims by Epstein's victims
The records include many of Epstein's accusers, members of his staff who shared their stories with newspapers, witnesses from Ghislaine Maxwell's defamation trial brought against her by Ms Giuffre, and individuals mentioned briefly during depositions but not accused of anything scandalous. The court files have been released from a 2015 defamation case brought by Epstein accuser Ms Giuffre against his partner in crime, disgraced British socialite Maxwell, which was settled two years later.
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Prince Andrew and Virginia Roberts, aged 17 at Ghislaine Maxwell's townhouse in London (REX/Shutterstock)The Duke of York was mentioned by name 67 times in the documents. There are no suggestions any of the people listed as associates of Epstein knew about his crimes or participated in any criminal behaviour. The judge who made the decision stated in December that she was ordering the records to be released because much of the information within them is already public knowledge.
1. Bill Clinton 'threatened Vanity Fair' - denied by magazine
Epstein accuser claimed former US president Bill Clinton allegedly threatened the magazine Vanity Fair not to write "sex-trafficking articles about his good friend" Jeffrey Epstein, according to newly unsealed court documents. This has been categorically denied by the magazine, with the editor saying it did not happen.
The claim was made by accuser Ms Giuffre in a 2011 email correspondence with reporter Sharon Churcher. The journalist was advising Ms Giuffre on whether she should sell an interview with the paper and was also helping her get a book deal.
US President Bill Clinton is mentioned in the documents (AFP via Getty Images)“When I was doing some research into VF yesterday, it does concern me what they could want to write about me considering that B.Clinton walked into VF and threatened them not to write sex-trafficking [sic] articles about his good friend J.E,” Ms Giuffre wrote in the email.
However, former Vanity Fair editor, Graydon Carter, told the Telegraph yesterday that "this categorically did not happen."
2. Maxwell's lawyer used Palace defence of Andrew
The unsealed documents claim Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer used Buckingham Palace's defence of Prince Andrew as she tried to get Virginia Giuffre's defamation case thrown out.
The disgraced socialite mentioned the Palace's defence of Andrew to try and get the defamation complaint dismissed after the royal household issued a statement in 2015 in which they "emphatically denied" Andrew had any sexual contact or relationship with Ms Giuffre. They branded the allegations "fake and without foundation."
Prince Andrew with family at The Queen's funeral in 2022 (PA)The new papers show Maxwell's attorney Laura Menninger cited the Palace's defence of Andrew, saying: "Buckingham Palace issued a statement flatly denying the claims made by plaintiff here" and later adding: "Buckingham Palace said her claims were absolutely untrue." She added that "while others have called her a liar...and others have denied claims that plaintiff has made, including Buckingham Palace ... Ms Maxwell has not actually ever called her a liar".
And last night it was reported King Charles now feels there is "no way back" to public royal life for his brother following the devastating allegations.
The Mirror reported the King is facing renewed calls to ban Prince Andrew from all royal gatherings,with a source saying there is “no way back”. Royal sources say King Charles is faced with making a dramatic U-turn on his decision to order his family to fall in line and welcome his brother back into the fold.
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Meanwhile The Mail reports the unsealing of the documents and the resurfacing of the claims has "crystallised" Charles's resolve to be decisive over his brother and to never allow him to resume royal duties.
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3. 'Sex-trafficked to two of the world's most respected politicians'
Virginia Giuffre is seen in the newly-released documents to have claimed she was "sex-trafficked to Prince Andrew and two of the world's most respected politicians," by Epstein, The names of the politicians have not been released.
Prince Andrew has been named dozens of times in the files. The documents – part of a case against Epstein’s girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell – have thrust Andrew back into the spotlight. They do not reveal any major new allegations about Prince Andrew, Epstein or his associates.
Bill Clinton and the UK's Prince Andrew are among high-profile figures named in US court papers (Bav Media)4. Ms Giuffre was concerned 'what side' Vanity Fair was taking with Epstein article
Ms Giuffre was concerned with "what side" Vanity Fair was taking in a story involving Jeffrey Epstein, according to court documents. Journalist Sharon Churcher who has been helping her pursue a possible book deal, penned an email stating it would be a "gamble" for Ms Giuffre to give the magazine a statement over allegations she was "sex-trafficked to Prince Andrew and other men including two of the world's most respected politicians".
Virginia Giuffre claims she was abused by Epstein (TNS)Ms Giuffre replied with an unsubstantiated claim that former US President Bill Clinton had stormed into Vanity Fair's HQ and threatened the magazine over the story. This claim has been categorically denied by Vanity Fair.
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5. 'The Billionaire's Playboy Club' book pitched to publishers
In an email thread from Ms Giuffre, she once pitched a memoir about her experiences with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell entitled "The Billionaire's Playboy Club." She described the book as "a woman's story of glitz, glamor, sorrow, compassion, and true love". Journalist Sharon Churcher, who is involved in the email chain, was offering advice to Ms Giuffre on whether the book could be published.
Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell (Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)6. High school girl 'got money for referring girls'
According to the latest released court documents, a teenage school student victim abused by Epstein said she learned girls received money for referring other high school girls to him. The girl believed she had been hired to give Epstein a massage at his house when he suddenly removed her clothes without consent. "I don't recall exactly how I was propositioned to get there. I was just there, and all of a sudden something horrible happened to me," she said.
Bill Clinton once associated with Epstein. There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing on his part (MEGA)The victim, whose name remained sealed, said she had worked "very, very hard" over the years to forget the details of her sexual encounters. She claims a high school classmate had suggested the job to her and that later she learned girls who referred other girls to Epstein were paid.
"Sometimes I would go over and I would just swim and I would get paid, or I would take a nap and I'd get paid, or I would just hang out and I'd get paid," she said. "It wasn't my assumption that they were coming over to do anything. I did not know, once the door was closed or once they went to another area of the home. I often just went over and did my own thing while they were doing whatever they were doing. It was none of my business."