Documents related to Epstein have revealed emails mentioning Elon Musk and Bill Gates discussing topics such as "pandemic simulation" and travel plans to islands.
According to information gathered by a correspondent from the Anadolu Agency, materials related to billionaires like Jeffrey Epstein include emails discussing his connections with well-known tech figures. Epstein was arrested in the U.S. on suspicion of running a sex trafficking network involving minors and was found dead in prison.
Elon Musk, owner of the platform X and CEO of Tesla, has become one of the most discussed tech leaders in new documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice. The correspondence claims that Musk was planning to organize a trip to Epstein's islands.
As reported by CNN, in one email dated December 13, 2013, Musk inquired about when it would be best for him to visit Epstein, planning a trip to the British Virgin Islands.
In response, Epstein indicated that the days from January 1 to 8 would be convenient for a meeting, adding, "There will always be a place for you." He also suggested meeting on January 2 or 3, promising to pick Musk up.
Musk replied that he needed to return to Los Angeles on January 2 but then added that he could postpone his departure by a day, asking Epstein, "When would be better for us to come to your island on the 2nd?" CNN emphasizes that it is unclear whether Musk ultimately visited the island.
Musk's Response to the Accusations
In response to accusations that he visited Epstein's island, Musk stated, "Epstein tried to lure me to his island, but I refused." In another message on platform X, he noted, "I fought for the disclosure of all the facts of the Epstein case and for holding accountable those who raped children." Musk also added that he is willing to endure any suffering to protect children.
Gates and His Connections to Epstein
The documents also mention Bill Gates, who has become a subject of discussion due to accusations that he hid sexually transmitted diseases from his wife Melinda, acquired through relationships with foreign women. Gates' spokesperson called these accusations "absurd." Melinda Gates previously stated that she was outraged by her husband's connections with Epstein.
Another document states that a staff member from Gates' office sent Epstein an email with plans and scope of work regarding five projects, including "pandemic simulation," indicating that Gates shared his secret developments with Epstein.
Conflict Between Musk and Hoffman
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman is also mentioned in the documents. Musk published a screenshot where Epstein asks if Hoffman was on the island. Musk commented that this was Epstein's attempt to use Hoffman's trip to persuade him to go. Hoffman responded that Musk himself was eager to attend Epstein's parties.
Google Founders and Their Connections to Epstein
Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page are also mentioned in the documents, but not in the context of accusations, rather in connection with their ties to clients of Epstein's financial network and JPMorgan Chase.
According to the New York Times, Epstein facilitated bringing Brin, whose net worth exceeds $250 billion, as a client for JPMorgan.
Branson's Joke
Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, is also mentioned in the correspondence from 2013. His phrase "Provided you bring your harem!" became a topic of discussion when he invited Epstein to his private island. Branson's representatives claimed it was a joke regarding his staff.
Mentions of Clinton and Bezos
Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, is also mentioned in the documents. In a message from October 2009, public relations specialist Peggy Siegal reported that Bill Clinton and Bezos were also at a meeting with Epstein.
The U.S. Department of Justice deleted thousands of documents related to the Epstein case after complaints from victims about the disclosure of their personal information.
Victims' lawyers indicated that the publication of files without proper redaction affected nearly a hundred victims.
The published materials contained email addresses and photographs that could identify the victims.
Victims called the publication "outrageous" and emphasized the unacceptability of disclosing their names and personal information.
The department stated that all such documents had been removed, explaining it as "technical or human errors."
The department continues to review new requests and checks for other documents that require redaction. A significant number of documents identified by the department were also removed independently.
According to the publication conditions mandated by Congress, the department was required to remove all data that could identify victims from the documents.
Two victims' lawyers petitioned a judge in New York to compel the U.S. Department of Justice to take down the website with documents related to the Epstein case, calling the publication "a flagrant violation of the victims' privacy."
Some victims added their comments. One woman called the publication "life-threatening," while another reported receiving death threats after the documents were made public.
Annie Farmer, one of the victims, stated: "It's hard to focus on new information given the harm caused by the disclosure of victims' identities."
Lisa Phillips, also a victim, emphasized that many victims are "extremely dissatisfied" with the results of the publication.
"The Department of Justice violated our demands," she noted. "We still have not received all the documents, the publication deadline has passed, and the names of many victims have been disclosed."
"It seems like we are being toyed with, but we are not going to stop fighting," she added.
Gloria Allred, a lawyer representing many victims, reported that the published materials revealed the names of those who had not previously become known.
"Some names were redacted, but they could still be read. In other cases, photographs of people who never gave interviews were published," she noted.
A representative of the Department of Justice stated that the agency "takes the protection of victims very seriously" and that many victims' names had been removed for their protection.
The department "is working to rectify the situation," and only 0.1% of the published pages contained unredacted information about victims.
Since the enactment of the law on the publication of documents related to the Epstein case, millions of materials have been released, including 180,000 images and 2,000 video recordings.
These documents were published six weeks after the deadline set by law.
Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his cell in New York on August 10, 2019, awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking.
