The Department of Justice released over 3.5 million Epstein-related documents on January 30, sparking widespread discussion and speculation. The files include emails, messages, images, and videos connected to Jeffrey Epstein, shedding light on his sex trafficking network and correspondence with high-profile figures.
Names appearing in the documents include Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, and Jay-Z. Being mentioned does not imply wrongdoing, though the public reaction has been swift.
One report details a victim’s testimony about abuse in the early 1990s, including parties where she claims to have been abducted and possibly drugged. The document notes that Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) was present during one alleged abduction but does not accuse him of participating in the abuse.
Despite this, both Jay-Z and Beyoncé have seen dramatic Instagram follower drops—Beyoncé losing 12 million and Jay-Z dropping from 4.4 million to 1 million—reflecting public speculation rather than legal findings.
The victim’s testimony describes being abducted multiple times, waking in “opulent indoor settings,” and experiencing drugging by Epstein and accomplices, who allegedly helped obscure her memories of events.