Epstein Document Dump References Mira Nair, High-Profile Figures in 2009 Afterparty Email
The latest release of documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has brought to light an email that mentions film director Mira Nair, the mother of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, along with former US President Bill Clinton and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. According to a report by the New York Post, this revelation emerges from a fresh tranche of records made public by the US Department of Justice.
Email Details Afterparty for Mira Nair's Film 'Amelia'
The documents include an email dated October 21, 2009, sent by publicist Peggy Siegal to Jeffrey Epstein. In this early-morning message, Siegal references an afterparty held at the townhouse of Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's associate, following a screening of Mira Nair's film Amelia.
The email states: "Just left Ghislaine's townhouse...after party for film. Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos were there...Jean Pigozzi, director Mira Nair...etc. Film received tepid reaction though women like it much more...Hillary Swank and [Richard] Gere are at stupid party in Bloomingdales cheap sportswear department...very weird."
Mira Nair directed the 2009 biopic Amelia, which starred Hilary Swank as pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart and Richard Gere as her husband, publisher George Putnam. The email provides a glimpse into the social circles and events attended by Epstein and his associates during that period.
Justice Department Releases Millions of Records in Latest Disclosure
On Friday, the US Department of Justice announced the release of a substantial additional set of records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein. This disclosure is part of ongoing efforts under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which aims to reveal what the government knew about Epstein's sexual abuse of young girls and his interactions with influential individuals.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche indicated that the department would release more than three million pages of documents, along with over 2,000 videos and 180,000 images. These files, posted online, include records that were previously withheld from an initial release in December to protect sensitive victim information.
High-Profile Names Feature Across Politics and Business
The newly released documents reference a wide array of prominent figures from various sectors, highlighting Epstein's extensive network. Among those mentioned are Prince Andrew, Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, and Howard Lutnick, spanning the political and business spectrums.
Key details from the documents include:
- Emails show Elon Musk contacted Epstein on at least two occasions about potential visits to Epstein's Caribbean island. In a 2012 exchange, Epstein inquired about helicopter arrangements, to which Musk replied, "Probably just Talulah and me," referring to his then-partner Talulah Riley. It remains unclear if any visit took place, and Musk has stated he repeatedly rebuffed Epstein's overtures.
- Conservative activist Steve Bannon is shown discussing meetings and travel logistics with Epstein in email correspondence.
- Howard Lutnick, who has said he cut ties with Epstein long ago, is also referenced in emails, with limited interactions noted in the presence of his wife.
The records contain thousands of references to Donald Trump, including emails sharing news articles, commentary on his policies, and gossip involving him and his family. Officials have denied any attempt to shield Trump from embarrassment, and he has stated he severed ties with Epstein years ago.
Long-Running Scrutiny and Unanswered Questions Persist
This release represents the largest document dump to date in the Epstein saga, which has fueled public suspicion of cover-ups for years. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche acknowledged that the disclosures may not fully satisfy demands for a complete accounting, noting, "There's a hunger, or a thirst, for information that I don't think will be satisfied by the review of these documents."
Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in a New York jail in August 2019, a month after being indicted on federal sex-trafficking charges. He had previously served jail time in Florida in 2008 and 2009 after pleading guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor. In 2021, Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of sex trafficking and is serving a 20-year sentence.
It is important to note that none of Epstein's victims who have come forward have accused Donald Trump or Bill Clinton of wrongdoing. Both have stated they had no knowledge of Epstein's abuse of underage girls.
The ongoing release of documents continues to shed light on the complex web of associations and events surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, keeping this high-profile case in the public eye and raising further questions about accountability and transparency.
