# US Department of Justice

Newly Released Epstein Files Reignite Scrutiny of Global Elites — From Gates and Branson to Musk and Royals

The US Department of Justice has begun releasing millions of pages of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents that implicate a range of prominent figures, including Bill Gates, Richard Branson, Prince Andrew and Elon Musk. The material increases pressure for testimony, litigation and reputational fallout, while highlighting how wealth and networks may have shielded Epstein’s activities.