Latest Epstein files reveal new names

Include former senator, princess, NASCAR driver

By: Erin Mansfield
Kathryn Palmer
and Jayme Fraser
USA Today

..... The latest batch of documents released from the Jeffrey Epstein files reveals new people who corresponded with the late wealth manager, many in the years after he became a resisted sex offender.
..... The names include a former U.S. senator, a Norwegian princes, a MASCAR driver and several wealthy men. None have been charged with crime,s and their participation in Epstein's orbit in some cases simply indicates they had social or business connections with him. Various batches of emails show Epstein cultivated relationship with powerful people, including presidents, prime ministers, wealthy investors and celebrities.
..... Epstein pleaded guilty in Florida in 2008 to one count of procuring a child for prostitution and one count of soliciting prostitution, charges that required him to register as a sex offender. Many of his contacts maintained relationships for years after his guilty plea. Epstein was arrested in New York on federal sex trafficking charges in 2019, but died while awaiting trial.
..... Here are some names that emerged in this recent document release.

Princes Mette-Marit

..... Epstein had dozens of email exchanges with Mette-Marit, the crown princess of Norway, as reconnect as 2014. the emails contradict a 2019 comment form the Royal Palace that she broke off contact with Epstein in 2011, according to the Norwegian tabloid VG.
..... "I must take responsibility for not having investigated Epstein's background more thoroughly, and for not realizing sooner what kind of person he was,' Mette-Marit said in a statement January 31. [2026]
..... In a 2013 email, an assistant to Epstein, whose name is redacted in the files, asks Mette-Marit if she can meet with Epstein at 9 East 71st Streets. Years later, in 2019, federal prosecutors cited this address as a location where Epstein hosted guests and abused minor girls.
.... Thx. I will try," Mette-Marit responded. "I'm emailing directly with Jeffrey."

Senator George Mitchell

..... Former Senator George Mitchell, a Democrat who represented Maine in the 1980s and 1990s and went on to become a U.S. ambassador, is mentioned dozens of times in emails between 2010 and 2015, often arranging meetings or passing on his contact information.
..... In 2011, Epstein wrote to Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, a Dubai business associate of Epstein's, "George Mitchell is my very close friend and chairman of piper,: a reference to a law firm. In 2015, an unnamed assistant to Epstein emailed Mitchell to invite him to a meeting with Epstein former Israeli Prime minister Ehud Barak and a Norwegian diplomat.
..... Epstein accuser Virginie Robers Giuffre said in a 2016 deposition released in 2019 that she was forced to have sex with Mitchell, now 92, has not been charged with any crimes related to E[stein, and his representatives recently told the BBC that he'd never met, spoken to or had any contact with Giuffre or any underage girls.
..... Queen's University Belfast, where Mitchell served as chancellor, from 1999 to 2009, announced February 3 [2026] that it would remove Mitchell's name from its Institute for Global Peace, security and Justice and remove a bust of him. A U.S. - Irish nonprofit announced February 2 [2026] it would remove his name from a scholarship program.
..... "While no findings of wrongdoing by Senator Mitchell have been made, the University has concluded that, in light of this material, and mindful of the experiences of victims and survivors, it is no longer appropriate for this institutional spaces and entities to continue to hear his name," the university said.
..... USA Today reached out to Mitchell's nonprofit for comment.

Andrew Farkas

..... The real estate mogul Andre Farkas, who media reports show co-owed a marina with Epstein in St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, correspond with Epstein at least a decade.
..... Between 2009 and 2019, well after Epstein;s 2008 conviction, the two exchanged book recommendations, coordinated visits and phone calls, shared brief updates about their schedules and spoke about life and business dealings.
..... On December 30, 2010, Farkas wrote to Epstein: "You are one of the blessings in my life and I cherish our friendship." In a May 2011 exchange, Farkas thanked Epstein for helping "Jonathan," the name of his son, and signed the message, "Xoxo." In a June 2010 message, Farkas complained about the lack of "parties with hot women" at the Montreal Grand Prix, prompting Epstein to respond that the "Whining of women and engines" is what "makes it ok for ten minutes."
..... Farkas did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Peter Attia

..... Peter Attia, an author and anti-aging influencer recently hired as a CBS News contributor, was mentioned more than 1,700 times in the newel release of files. in emails from 2015 through 2018, Attia and Epstein often exchanged crude jokes and sometimes discussed health issues.
..... In emails the subject line "Got a fresh shipment," Attia told Epstein: "You [know] the biggest problem with becoming friends with you? The life you lead is so outrageous, and yet I can't tell a soul."
..... "Reading that exchange now is very embarrassing, and I will not defend it,: Attia wrote in a February 2 [2026] post on X. He said he did not participate in any criminal activity and was "never on his plane, never on his island, and never present at any sex parties."
..... Attia has stepped down form his role as chief science officer at David Protein, a snack bar company USA Today reached out to Attia for comment.

Brian Vickers

..... Former NASCAR driver Brian Vichers emailed Epstein in March 2012 with a message that begins like a children's fairy tale. but when a princes rejects a prince's proposal, the story pivots to sexually explicit material.
..... A 2013 email exchange suggests Epstein was trying to help Vickers retain his sponsors. In a 2019 email, Vickers share a video with Epstein. The subject line said, "Though you would like this," and the message said. "Happy Valentine's Buddy." Epstein was charged with sex trafficking months later.
..... Vickers was married to Sarah Kellen until 2025. Authorities accused Kellen of scheduling Epstein's interactions with young girls under the guise of massage appointments in the mid-200s. she had since called herself a victim. Many Epstein survivors have said he asked them to recurrent others for so-called massages.
..... USA Today reached out to Vickers' representative for comment.

..... Contributors: Scooby Axson, USA Today; Reuters

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