NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / World News / Epstein documents unsealed: Clinton, Stephen Hawking, Prince Andrew appear 
    Next Article
    Epstein documents unsealed: Clinton, Stephen Hawking, Prince Andrew appear 
    Jeffrey Epstein documents unsealed, naming Prince Andrew and former President Clinton

    Epstein documents unsealed: Clinton, Stephen Hawking, Prince Andrew appear 

    By Snehadri Sarkar
    Jan 04, 2024
    01:39 pm

    What's the story

    Almost 200 names, previously redacted from court documents in a case against sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's former lover Ghislaine Maxwell, are now being made public. A New York judge ordered the public disclosure in December.

    Only about 40 of the documents were made public on Wednesday. More will be made available in the coming days.

    The list of Maxwell's associates in the court documents includes big heavyweights like former US President Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, and several others.

    Context

    Why does this story matter?

    The documents are part of a now-settled defamation suit filed against Maxwell in 2015 by one of Epstein's victims, Virginia Giuffre. She alleged that Epstein sexually abused her as a minor and that Maxwell aided in the abuse.

    Several of the alleged victims and associates have given public interviews and have been identified in the media already.

    It is worth noting that the appearance of the names in the court documents is not evidence of wrongdoing.

    What Next?

    Role of Johanna Sjoberg, her claims against Prince Andrew

    Among the documents is a deposition from Johanna Sjoberg, who claimed that Prince Andrew touched her breast jokingly while taking photos.

    While Sjoberg's claims have been public, this is the first time her deposition has been unsealed. It's learned that Sjoberg sometimes worked for Epstein and alleged that he pressured her to go past her comfort zone in giving sexualized massages.

    Details

    Sexual abuse lawsuit against Prince Andrew

    The Duke of York and Giuffre reached an out-of-court settlement in her sexual abuse lawsuit against him in February 2022.

    The same year, Prince Andrew was stripped of his royal patronages and military titles.

    In the suit, Giuffre claimed Epstein trafficked her and forced her to have sexual intercourse with his friends, including Prince Andrew. Giuffre also claimed that Andrew was aware that she was underage in the US at the time. However, Andrew denied the claims leveled against him.

    Insights

    Clinton's links to Epstein

    In her 2016 deposition, Sjoberg recounted Epstein telling her about Clinton, saying, "He said one time that Clinton likes them young, referring to girls."

    In 2019, a spokesperson for Clinton said that he had flown on Epstein's private plane, but the former president knew nothing about his "terrible crimes."

    Notably, Clinton has not been accused of any wrongdoing or crimes related to Epstein.

    Former President Donald Trump has also been mentioned, but he hasn't been accused of any wrongdoing either.

    More info

    Stephen Hawking's connection to Epstein

    In 2015, an email from Epstein to Maxwell revealed that he had asked her to "issue a reward" to any of Giuffre's friends to counter her claims of Professor Stephen Hawking participating in an underage orgy.

    "You can issue a reward to any of Virginia's friends, acquaints, family that come forward and help prove her allegations are false," the email said, as per Irish News.

    Know more

    Giuffre's claims against Glenn Dubin

    American investor Glenn Dubin's name has also been revealed as being on the infamous Epstein list.

    The 66-year-old US billionaire is well known for his role as a hedge fund manager and is married to Eva Andersson-Dubin, one of Epstein's ex-girlfriends and close supporters.

    In her deposition, Giuffre claimed she had sex with Dubin and other personalities like ex-New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and former Senator George Mitchell.

    Jackson

    Michael Jackson, others named in court documents

    The newly unsealed documents also name pop superstar Michael Jackson.

    Sjoberg claimed in her 2016 deposition that she met Jackson at Epstein's residence in Palm Beach, Florida. The documents, however, make no indication of any illegal activity.

    Other noteworthy names mentioned in the court documents are Dubin's former private chef Rinaldo Rizzo, Tony Figueroa, magician David Copperfield, Limited Brands founder and former Victoria's Secret CEO Lex Wexner, and Epstein accusers like Annie Farmer and Sjoberg.

    Know details

    Miami Herald renewed interest in the scandal

    Giuffre's suit against Maxwell was settled in 2017. However, the Miami Herald went to court to gain access to court papers that were previously filed under seal, including transcripts of interviews lawyers conducted with potential witnesses.

    About 2,000 pages were unsealed in 2019, and more in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

    Epstein was arrested in 2019 for sex trafficking after previously being jailed in 2005 for paying a minor for sex. He was found dead in his cell in August 2019.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    United States of America
    Bill Clinton
    Donald Trump
    Stephen Hawking

    Latest

    'Bhool Chuk Maaf,' 'Kapkapiii': Movies hitting theaters this Friday Amit Sadh
    Italian villa, Hyderabad mansion: Inside Prabhas's luxurious ₹124cr real-estate empire Baahubali
    You can now 'try on' clothes in Google search Google
    Google rolls out an AI tool for creating videos Google

    United States of America

    Zydus Lifesciences receives US approval for generic HIV-1 drug Zydus Cadila
    Forced to eat beef: Pannun's alleged assassination plotter seeks release Khalistani
    Indian-American lawmakers warn Pannun murder plot could 'significantly damage' ties Khalistani
    Trump's 'poisoning blood' of America remark on immigrants triggers row Donald Trump

    Bill Clinton

    The Clinton 'body count': Several mysterious deaths WikiLeaks
    Project to dissuade potential ISIS recruits ISIS
    Donald Trump clashes with Hillary Clinton in presidential debate Donald Trump
    Trump lawyers argues he's immune to lawsuits because he's president Supreme Court Of India

    Donald Trump

    #NewsBytesExplainer: Why President Joe Biden's son may face serious charges Joe Biden
    Biden falls on stage at Air Force graduation, Trump reacts Joe Biden
    What is classified documents case that Trump is indicted in United States of America
    Donald Trump took classified documents on US 'nuclear programs': Report White House

    Stephen Hawking

    World's largest radio telescope begins operations Puerto Rico
    $100 million project to find extraterrestrial life on Proxima b Mark Zuckerberg
    Stephen Hawking puts a deadline for founding space colonies Discovery
    Indian boy Arnav Sharma beats Einstein in IQ test Albert Einstein
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025