Many survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes have been left “devastated” after their names were publicly revealed in the latest batch of files released by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), according to prominent women’s rights lawyer Gloria Allred.
Allred said that “so many” survivors were harmed by the release, including individuals who had never previously been publicly identified. In some documents, names were partially redacted but still readable, she explained. In others, photographs of survivors were included—some of whom had never spoken publicly or consented to being identified.
“In some cases, there is a line through the names, but you can still read them,” Allred said. “In other cases, photos of survivors were released—people who never gave interviews and never made their identities public.”
She described the situation as an “absolute mess,” accusing the DOJ of reaching “a new low” and saying the department “should be ashamed of itself.” The Department of Justice has been contacted for comment.
Emails Between Epstein and Sarah Ferguson Appear in File Release
The latest release also includes emails that appear to show correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein and Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York.
One email dated April 4, 2009—signed “Love, Sarah, The red Head.!!”—mentions her arriving in Palm Beach and asking if she could meet Epstein briefly for tea during a layover. The message also discusses ideas for Ferguson’s business venture, Mother’s Army.
In the email, Ferguson refers to Epstein as “my dear spectacular and special friend Jeffrey,” calling him “a legend” and saying she was “so proud” of him. At the time, Epstein was under house arrest.
Another email exchange from August 2009 shows Ferguson discussing her personal brand and thanking Epstein for being “the brother I have always wished for.” The emails do not indicate any criminal wrongdoing. Ferguson has been contacted for a response.
Photos and Emails Raise Renewed Scrutiny of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Photographs included in the DOJ release appear to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor kneeling on all fours over an unidentified, fully clothed woman lying on the ground. In two images, he appears to be touching the woman’s stomach. Another image shows him looking directly at the camera.
No context is provided for the images, and it remains unclear when or where they were taken.
Separate emails released alongside the photos suggest that Epstein invited Mountbatten-Windsor to dinner with a 26-year-old Russian woman in August 2010—two years after Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor.
The materials are likely to increase pressure on Mountbatten-Windsor, who has faced years of scrutiny over his relationship with Epstein. He has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has been approached for comment.