Jeffrey Epstein Case: Nearly 200 Names Unsealed in Maxwell Lawsuit
In a significant development in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, a federal judge in New York has unsealed nearly 200 names previously redacted from court documents in a lawsuit against Epstein's former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska's order came in December, allowing the individuals, referred to as Jane and John Does, time to appeal.
The unsealed list includes some prominent figures, such as former President Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, and French modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel. Clinton's estranged aide Doug Band also features on the list. Notably, Brunel, like Epstein, died while awaiting trial. These revelations add to Epstein's already known connections with high-profile individuals from various sectors, including politics, Hollywood, and academia.
Other significant names revealed include billionaire Glenn Dubin, magician David Copperfield, and Limited Brands founder Lex Wexner. Accusers of Epstein, such as Johanna Sjoberg and Annie Farmer, are also mentioned. Sjoberg's deposition claimed Epstein said, "Clinton likes them young," and described Copperfield performing magic tricks at an Epstein dinner.
A notable email from Epstein to Maxwell mentioned "stven hawking" and an "underage orgy," demonstrating the depth of Epstein's connections and activities. Furthermore, Rinaldo Rizzo, Dubin's former private chef, recounted an incident where Epstein and Maxwell brought a distressed, young Swedish girl to Dubin's house, alleging sexual demands and confiscation of her passport.
Despite the unsealing of these names, many on the list have not been accused of wrongdoing. However, several names remain withheld to protect Epstein's underage victims and at least one person wrongly identified.
Glenn Dubin and his wife, Eva Andersson Dubin, a former Epstein partner, have denied any knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities. The unsealed names were part of a lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre, an Epstein accuser, against Maxwell. Giuffre claimed Epstein trafficked her to his private island before her 18th birthday. The lawsuit was settled out of court in 2017, and Giuffre also received a settlement from Prince Andrew in a separate lawsuit.
Maxwell, in a different criminal case, received a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking Epstein's victims. The recent developments have ignited discussions in Congress about revealing Epstein's clients and those who traveled on his private jet. Tennessee Republicans Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Rep. Tim Burchett accused Democrats of hindering the release of these documents, with Blackburn asserting the need for public disclosure of every name involved.
Giuffre has welcomed the lawmakers' push for transparency, hinting at the unease among Epstein's previously unnamed associates. The unsealing of these names marks a significant step in unraveling the extent of Epstein's network and the need for accountability and transparency in this high-profile case.