Fresh Epstein documents force resignations across the U.S. and Europe as emails expose ties with influential figures, deepening scrutiny and prolonging the scandal’s impact on global elites.
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A newly released set of documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has forced several influential figures in the United States and Europe to step down, expanding a scandal that continues to shake politics, business, and culture.
The latest records, described as one of the most detailed disclosures so far, revealed previously undisclosed communications and social connections between Epstein and prominent personalities. The revelations have reignited public anger and raised fresh questions about how powerful networks operated around the financier.
Some billionaires and technology leaders named in discussions are facing criticism but remain in their positions. Others have already resigned.
Corporate and professional fallout
Brad Karp, chairman of prominent U.S. law firm Paul Weiss, resigned after emails showed he socialized with Epstein and once asked him to help secure a film role for his son. Karp said the controversy had become a distraction for the firm and he will continue in a reduced role.
Health researcher and author Peter Attia quit as chief science officer of David Protein after appearing more than 1,700 times in communications. He later said he believed Epstein’s explanation of his earlier conviction and called himself naive. Media organizations have started distancing themselves from him.
Art curator David A. Ross, formerly associated with major American museums, resigned from the School of Visual Arts in New York after emails showed he remained in contact with Epstein even during imprisonment and supported a controversial exhibition idea. Ross said he regretted the association.
Political impact in Europe
The scandal also affected government officials:
- British politician Peter Mandelson stepped down
- Swedish U.N. official Joanna Rubinstein resigned
- Slovak security adviser Miroslav Lajčák left office
- Norwegian authorities opened a corruption investigation into former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland
Earlier consequences and new pressure
The latest departures add to earlier fallout. Financier Leon Black previously left Apollo Global Management after payments to Epstein were revealed. Britain’s Prince Andrew lost royal titles, while former U.S. Treasury secretary Larry Summers stepped back from academic and technology roles.
Pressure is now building on Los Angeles Olympics organizer Casey Wasserman over contacts with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Wider implications
The disclosures suggest Epstein maintained a wide social network across finance, politics, and culture, raising continuing concerns about accountability and institutional oversight.
