The Epstein Files — An Interactive Investigation
A comprehensive, interactive investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case. This application presents the full scope of the case through an interactive network graph, chronological timeline, and detailed entity profiles — all sourced from court documents, DOJ releases, and investigative journalism.
Key People
- Jeffrey Epstein — Financier and convicted sex offender. At the center of one of the most far-reaching abuse and trafficking networks ever documented. Died August 10, 2019 at Metropolitan Correctional Center.
- Ghislaine Maxwell — British socialite convicted on five federal counts including sex trafficking of a minor. Sentenced to 20 years in federal prison in June 2022.
- Virginia Giuffre — Epstein's most prominent accuser. Testified about being trafficked beginning at age 16. Filed landmark lawsuits against Maxwell and Prince Andrew.
- Alexander Acosta — Former U.S. Attorney who approved the controversial 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement. Resigned as Secretary of Labor in July 2019.
- Jean-Luc Brunel — French modeling agent who co-founded MC2 Model Management with Epstein's financial backing. Found dead in Paris jail in February 2022.
Key Organizations
- JP Morgan Chase — Banked Epstein from 1998-2013. Settled with victims for $290 million in 2023.
- Deutsche Bank — Banked Epstein from 2013-2019. Fined $150 million for compliance failures. Settled with victims for $75 million.
- SDNY — Brought 2019 sex trafficking charges and prosecuted Ghislaine Maxwell.
Key Timeline Events
- 2005 — Palm Beach Police begin investigation after parent reports abuse of 14-year-old daughter.
- 2007 — Non-Prosecution Agreement signed, granting immunity to Epstein and co-conspirators.
- 2008 — Epstein pleads guilty to state charges, sentenced to 18 months with work release.
- 2018 — Miami Herald publishes "Perversion of Justice" series, reigniting public attention.
- 2019 — Epstein arrested on federal sex trafficking charges (July 6). Found dead in jail (August 10).
- 2021 — Ghislaine Maxwell convicted on five of six federal counts.
- 2024-2026 — DOJ releases over 207,000 documents including 3 million pages in final January 2026 release.
Key Documents
- Non-Prosecution Agreement (2007) — The controversial federal agreement shielding Epstein and unnamed co-conspirators.
- SDNY Indictment (2019) — Federal charges of sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy.
- Flight Logs — Passenger manifests from Epstein's aircraft documenting 1,700+ flights.
- Epstein's Black Book — Contact list containing approximately 1,500 names.
- DOJ Document Releases (2024-2026) — Over 207,000 documents released in 12 data sets.
Key Locations
- Little St. James Island — Private island in U.S. Virgin Islands, central to trafficking allegations.
- 9 East 71st Street, Manhattan — Upper East Side mansion where evidence was found in locked safe.
- 358 El Brillo Way, Palm Beach — Residence where the original 2005 investigation began.
- Metropolitan Correctional Center — Federal detention facility where Epstein died.
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