A massive new release of emails and documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation has exposed troubling communications and revived intense scrutiny of his network.
The files include vulgar remarks likening women to seafood, controversial statements from associates, and further details on his interactions with prominent figures, fueling public debate over the case, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.
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A major release of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation has made public millions of pages of emails and correspondence, exposing previously unseen vulgar and offensive communications and refocusing attention on the convicted sex offender’s extensive network. The files, disclosed by the U.S. Justice Department, have rapidly circulated online, prompting responses from several named individuals and intensifying debate over the full scope of Epstein’s activities and associations.
Explicit and offensive email content
Among the most jarring revelations are explicit emails authored by Epstein. In a 2013 message to former French diplomat Olivier Colom, Epstein wrote, “On my island in the Caribbean, with an aquarium full of girls.” In another email, he crudely stated, “They’re like shrimp … You throw away the head and keep the body.” Other emails reference disturbing activities, including one from 2002 discussing a “treasure hunt for girls on the island” and a separate, undated email using racial slurs and cryptic language about a “snipe hunt.”
Reactions from named individuals
The document dump has forced several high-profile figures to address their past connections. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, referenced in allegations concerning relationships with “Russian girls,” stated that associating with Epstein was “foolish” and expressed regret. Author Deepak Chopra, whose email to Epstein included the line “God is a construct. Cute girls are real,” denied any wrongdoing, asserting his contact was “limited and unrelated to abusive activity.” The files also include an email from British entrepreneur Nicole Junkermann allegedly asking Epstein, “Will you have a baby with me?”
Broader network and ongoing fallout
The documents reiterate Epstein’s links to a long list of powerful individuals, including politicians, royalty, and celebrities. However, the FBI has previously stated it found no evidence of a so-called “client list” and maintains that Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Despite this, victims’ advocates argue the latest release is incomplete, leaving vital questions unanswered and failing to provide full accountability for the network that enabled his crimes for decades. The disclosure ensures the Epstein case remains a potent symbol of impunity, power, and exploitation.
