Epstein Files Reveal Connections to Musk, Zuckerberg and Other Powerful Figures

The latest tranche of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities includes new details about the late financier's ties to tech leaders, billionaires and other high-profile individuals.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Justice Department has released a trove of documents related to the criminal case against the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, shedding new light on his connections to some of the world's most powerful and wealthy individuals. The files include email exchanges, photos and other materials that reveal Epstein's relationships with figures such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and many others.

Why it matters

The continued release of Epstein-related documents is significant as it provides further insight into the extensive network of influential people the disgraced financier associated with, raising questions about the extent of their knowledge of or involvement in his criminal activities. The revelations could have major reputational and potentially legal consequences for those implicated.

The details

The latest Epstein files include a photo that appears to show Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg dining together at Epstein's home, as well as email exchanges between Epstein and Musk discussing potential visits to Epstein's private island. The files also detail Epstein's relationships with other high-profile figures, including World Economic Forum president Borge Brende, lawyer Brad Karp, and LA Olympics head Casey Wasserman. Additionally, the documents contain allegations and evidence of Epstein's ties to figures such as Bill Gates, Howard Lutnick, Steve Tisch, and others.

  • The Justice Department released approximately three million documents related to the Epstein case on January 30, 2026.
  • The documents were required to be released by December 19, 2025 under the Epstein Files Transparency Act passed by Congress in 2024.

The players

Elon Musk

The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, who was seen in a photo with Mark Zuckerberg at Epstein's home and exchanged emails with Epstein about visiting his private island.

Mark Zuckerberg

The CEO of Meta (Facebook), who was seen in a photo with Elon Musk at Epstein's home.

Borge Brende

The president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, who is under investigation for his ties to Epstein.

Brad Karp

The former chair of the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, who resigned after the latest Epstein files revealed his interactions with the financier.

Casey Wasserman

The chairman of the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, who is facing calls to resign over his close exchanges with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case against Walker Reed Quinn will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow him out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.