Start Here Epstein’s Inbox: What We Learned from New Docs
Feb 2, 2026
Elizabeth Schulze, ABC business reporter who covers finance and foreign investments. John Quinones, ABC correspondent known for on-the-ground human stories. Olivia Rubin, investigative reporter who reviewed the new Jeffrey Epstein files. They discuss newly released Epstein documents and named contacts. They cover a detained five-year-old reunited with his family. They examine reporting on a reported UAE investment tied to a Trump-backed crypto fund.
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Epstein Files Reveal Continued Elite Ties
- The DOJ released more than 3 million pages, revealing Epstein's wide communications with powerful figures after his 2008 plea.
- The documents complicate public denials and show continued social ties despite his conviction.
Records Rekindle High-Profile Questions
- New images and emails show Prince Andrew and others near Epstein, renewing calls for accountability and testimony.
- The records also include unverified tips about President Trump that DOJ labels unfounded, yet they feed public suspicion.
Emails Show Post-Conviction Social Plans
- Documents show Howard Lutnick and others planning visits with Epstein years after his 2008 conviction.
- Such scheduling emails contrast with later public statements that minimized or denied closeness.