Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files: 10 key takeaways so far; The Guardian, February 2, 2026

Anna Betts , The Guardian; Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files: 10 key takeaways so far

"A new trove of about 3m files related to the financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released on Friday, offering new details about his network and interactions with wealthy and powerful figures and the federal investigations into his crimes.

The release follows legislation passed in November by US lawmakers that mandated the disclosure of all Epstein-related documents.

As Guardian reporters continue to review the files, here are some of the key findings so far...

1. Epstein lawyers discussed possibility of cooperation days before his death...

2. FBI received allegations about Trump...

3. Musk had more extensive ties to Epstein than previously known...

4. Howard Lutnick made plans to visit Epstein’s island...

5. Mountbatten-Windsor invited Epstein to Buckingham Palace...

6. Richard Branson and Epstein exchanged emails...

7. Files show emails between head of LA Olympics committee and Ghislaine Maxwell...

8. New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch exchanged emails with Epstein...

9. Files shed new light on relationship between Epstein and Peter Mandelson...

10. Hollywood film-maker Brett Ratner appears in image with Epstein and two women"

Epstein files show Elon Musk apparently discussed plans to visit sex offender’s island, host him at SpaceX; CNBC, January 30, 2026

 Lora Kolodny, CNBC; Epstein files show Elon Musk apparently discussed plans to visit sex offender’s island, host him at SpaceX

"A cache of newly released documents from the Epstein files on Friday showed Elon Musk apparently corresponded with the convicted sex offender in 2012 and 2013, as they discussed meeting at Jeffrey Epstein’s private island and at Musk’s SpaceX facility in Southern California. 

The emails indicate Musk asked about attending the “wildest party,” hosted by Epstein at his island. 

Musk, who serves as CEO of  Tesla and SpaceX, has for years downplayed his connection to Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while in federal custody...

In June of last year, Musk wrote in a post on X, that he thought President Donald Trump and his administration were withholding Epstein-related files from the public view in order to protect the president’s reputation.

“Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files,” Musk, who was in the midst of a public spat with the president, wrote at the time. “That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!”

Wall St. Lawyer Brad Karp Says He Regrets Epstein Interactions; The New York Times, February 2, 2026

 Michael S. Schmidt and Matthew Goldstein , The New York Times; Wall St. Lawyer Brad Karp Says He Regrets Epstein Interactions

"Brad Karp, chairman of the giant law firm Paul Weiss, said on Monday that he regretted his social interactions with Jeffery Epstein, after a series of emails revealed that the prominent lawyer had socialized with the disgraced financier and, at one point, asked him for help landing his son a job on a Woody Allen movie...

Mr. Karp was in the news last year after Paul Weiss cut a deal with President Trump to head off a potentially crippling executive order. The firm’s settlement was criticized in the legal community and was seen as empowering Mr. Trump to go after other big law firms over their legal work for some of his political opponents.

The emails released on Friday revealed that Mr. Karp had attended two dinners at Mr. Epstein’s mansion in New York. At one of the dinners, in 2015, Mr. Karp met Mr. Allen, the movie director. After the dinner, Mr. Karp sent Mr. Epstein an email in which he thanked him for “an evening I’ll never forget.”

Later, Mr. Karp emailed Mr. Epstein asking him if could help his son get work on one of Mr. Allen’s movies."

Peter Attia ‘Ashamed’ After Epstein Emails Become Public; The New York Times, February 2, 2026

Maggie Astor , The New York Times; Peter Attia ‘Ashamed’ After Epstein Emails Become Public

"The physician and longevity influencer Peter Attia is facing criticism after correspondence between him and the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released on Friday as part of a large tranche of files related to Mr. Epstein...

Dr. Attia has become highly influential in recent years among people seeking to improve their health. He hosts a popular podcast, wrote a best-selling book and runs a health practice that charges more than $100,000 for personalized exercise, nutrition and preventive testing programs; he is also a prominent backer of David protein bars. Just last month, CBS News hired him as a contributor.

CBS and David did not respond to requests for comment on Monday about the documents or the future of Dr. Attia’s relationships with those companies...

Other documents show Dr. Attia saying that he goes “into JE withdrawal when I don’t see him” and suggesting that he wants to visit Mr. Epstein’s island. The documents do not indicate that he actually did visit."