Newly Released Epstein Files Reveal NYC Mayor's Mother Attended Afterparty

Mira Nair, filmmaker and mother of NYC Mayor Mamdani, named in 2009 email about Epstein-linked event

Feb. 1, 2026 at 12:55pm

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The U.S. Department of Justice has released over 3 million pages of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, including a 2009 email that names filmmaker Mira Nair, the mother of New York City Mayor Mamdani, as attending an afterparty at Ghislaine Maxwell's Manhattan townhouse. The email also lists other high-profile attendees such as former President Bill Clinton and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Why it matters

The release of these Epstein-related files has fueled ongoing public suspicion of potential cover-ups, with officials denying efforts to shield certain individuals like Donald Trump. The inclusion of Mayor Mamdani's mother in the documents raises questions about the extent of Epstein's connections to prominent figures.

The details

The email, sent by publicist Peggy Siegal, described the afterparty at Ghislaine Maxwell's townhouse following the premiere of the film Amelia, which Mira Nair directed. Siegal wrote that the film received a tepid reaction at the event, which was also attended by Clinton, Bezos, and others.

  • The email is dated October 21, 2009.

The players

Mira Nair

Filmmaker and mother of New York City Mayor Mamdani.

Bill Clinton

Former President of the United States.

Jeff Bezos

Founder of Amazon.

Ghislaine Maxwell

British socialite and former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein.

Peggy Siegal

Publicist who sent the email about the afterparty.

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What they’re saying

“The Epstein Files Transparency Act, enacted after sustained public and political pressure, led officials to review and redact materials withheld from a December release to protect victims.”

— Todd Blanche, Deputy Attorney General

What’s next

Officials have denied efforts to shield certain individuals like Donald Trump, but the release of these files is likely to continue fueling public suspicion of potential cover-ups related to the Epstein case.

The takeaway

The inclusion of Mayor Mamdani's mother in the Epstein files highlights the far-reaching connections of the disgraced financier and the ongoing efforts to uncover the full extent of his network of influential associates.