In Pics: Epstein document dump spotlights photos with global celebrities and former US president

Epstein files show celebrities’ social connections

Newly released documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein have drawn attention to previously unseen photographs of the late convicted sex offender alongside a range of prominent figures, including pop icon Michael Jackson, musician Mick Jagger and former US President Bill Clinton.

The images were released on Friday by the US Justice Department as part of a long-anticipated disclosure. The department published thousands of heavily redacted pages under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by US President Donald Trump in November.

Michael Jackson

The released Epstein files and contact lists include Michael Jackson’s name, with court documents indicating that the pop star visited Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion at least once, according to a deposition. There is no evidence that Jackson was involved in Epstein’s crimes, and his inclusion in the records reflects social connections rather than wrongdoing.

Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger’s name appears in contact lists and social records associated with Epstein’s network, placing the Rolling Stones frontman among numerous celebrities referenced in the documents. There is no public evidence linking Jagger to criminal conduct or involvement in Epstein’s offences.

Bill Clinton

The newly released documents include photographs and records showing former President Bill Clinton in social settings with Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, including images of Clinton at events and in a pool with others. Clinton has denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, and no charges have been brought against him.

Earlier disclosures also featured images of other well-known public figures, including billionaire Bill Gates, filmmaker Woody Allen, philosopher Noam Chomsky, Sergey Brin and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon. Those photographs were released by Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee, which obtained tens of thousands of images from Epstein’s estate.