The celebrities pictured up to now in Epstein recordsdata lastly launched by US justice division

Jeffrey Epstein’s community of high-profile buddies has been laid naked amid the dramatic launch of paperwork by the US Division of Justice.

On Friday (19 December), 1000’s of recordsdata – together with courtroom data, footage and pictures – associated to the convicted intercourse offender have been lastly shared with the general public.

The US Division of Justice was legally obligated to take action after Congress handed the Epstein Recordsdata Transparency Act final month.

Tens of 1000’s of data regarding Epstein have already been launched by means of civil and felony instances within the US, however the newest trove of paperwork is a bit completely different.

This newest cache contains ‘all unclassified data, paperwork, communications, and investigative supplies’ in regards to the disgraced financier and his former girlfriend, intercourse trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell.

Paperwork, images and pictures have beforehand been revealed by the Home Oversight Committee, which have been obtained by means of subpoenas.

The haul of recordsdata that have been launched yesterday embody paperwork from two completely different felony investigations into Epstein’s sexual abuse of teenage women.

The images launched have been taken by the FBI throughout searches of his New York Metropolis dwelling, and his pads within the US Virgin Islands.

Nevertheless, a ton of data has as soon as once more been redacted.

Content material which might jeopardise present investigations, hurt US nationwide safety and international coverage objectives or reveal details about Epstein’s victims has not been publicised.

There’s nonetheless so much to look into although, together with a large number of photographs exhibiting Epstein rubbing shoulders with well-known faces, corresponding to late singer Michael Jackson and actor Chris Tucker.

It’s not the primary time we have seen images of the late 66-year-old alongside celebrities, royals and politicians, however this newest batch has nonetheless managed to shock individuals.

The photographs present an perception into who ran in the identical circles as Epstein – and there is a host of family names.

Former US president Invoice Clinton has already shared a scathing response after contemporary footage exhibiting him arm-in-arm with Epstein emerged.

Not one of the pictures counsel any wrongdoing, and they’re all undated, which means it’s unclear when and the place they have been taken, whereas it is usually not identified who took them.

This is a rundown of the celebrities who’ve been pictured within the Epstein recordsdata that have been launched on Friday:

Invoice Clinton

Invoice Clinton seems in a number of photographs – together with one the place he stands together with his hand over Michael Jackson’s shoulder, whereas Diana Ross grins within the background.

In one other, he’s seen swimming in a pool alongside an unidentified girl and who seems to be Maxwell.

One snap additionally exhibits him mendacity on his again in what’s believed to be a scorching tub, together with his arms resting behind his head.

Based on Clinton’s camp, the pictures are many years previous and have been taken earlier than he ‘minimize Epstein off’ earlier than his ‘crimes coming to gentle’.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor additionally makes one other look within the newest snaps and he’s seen lay throughout the legs of 5 girls whereas Maxwell stands behind him.

In accordance to Sky Information, the picture was taken at a royal residence – the 20,000-acre Sandringham Property in Norfolk.

Different images reportedly present the previous prince taking Epstein and Maxwell on a searching journey at Balmoral, in accordance to The Occasions.

Sarah Ferguson

Mountbatten-Windsor’s former spouse Sarah Ferguson additionally options in quite a few photographs that have been launched on Friday.

The ex-Duchess of York is seen smiling on the road alongside girls whose faces have been redacted.

One other exhibits her sat on a settee whereas showing to speak to a different girl, who’s identification has additionally been protected.

Sir Mick Jagger

Rolling Stones rocker Sir Mick Jagger was seen in quite a few images, too.

One exhibits him flanked by Maxwell, Clinton and Epstein at a dinner desk.

Jagger and the previous president additionally posed alongside an unidentified girl.

Michael Jackson

The ‘King of Pop’ seems in a number of images alongside Epstein and stars corresponding to Diana Ross.

In a single, Michael Jackson is seen posing alongside the intercourse offender whereas sporting a black go well with and a pink shirt.

One other depicts him alongside Clinton, an unidentified girl and The Supremes star Ross. Once more, it’s unclear when and the place these have been taken.

Richard Branson

Billionaire Richard Branson is pictured barefoot alongside Epstein in a single snap.

He sports activities a white t-shirt, shorts and sun shades on his head whereas smiling for the digital camera.

Two girls may be seen lurking within the background.

Kevin Spacey

Actor Kevin Spacey is seen grinning in {a photograph} which is believed to have been taken in London’s Churchill Struggle Rooms.

He is standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Clinton and three different males, in addition to Maxwell. One other exhibits the group in dialog in the identical location.

A 3rd picture additionally exhibits Clinton strolling behind Spacey in what seems to be a park, whereas outstretching his arms as if to place his arms on the display star’s shoulders.

Walter Cronkite

Revered broadcaster Walter Cronkite may be seen chatting to Epstein and one other man in one of many photographs.

The late 92-year-old, who was beforehand dubbed ‘probably the most trusted man in America’, is seen sat on a white couch dealing with the financier.

A tray of food and drinks, in addition to a number of magazines, are unfold out in entrance of the lads.

Chris Tucker

Rush Hour star Chris Tucker additionally options within the photographs launched by the Division of Justice.

In a single, he’s seen together with his arm round Maxwell on what seems to be an airport runway.

Others present the comic suited and booted at a dinner desk, whereas throwing his arms up in direction of the digital camera.

David Copperfield

Donning white robes, magician David Copperfield smiles alongside Maxwell in a single snap.

The pair are seen with a great deal of sweets, whereas the well-known illusionist additionally holds a bowl in his hand.

Maxwell is seen clutching a package deal of ‘sweet stampers’, which seem like some form of novelty confectionery.