Justice Department Releases Names of 3 Epstein 'Co-Conspirators'

Lawmakers had complained the names were improperly withheld.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Justice Department has released the names of three people the FBI once called co-conspirators of Jeffrey Epstein, following complaints from lawmakers that the names had been improperly redacted. The newly released document shows eight people were listed as co-conspirators, including billionaire Les Wexner, Epstein's longtime secretary Lesley Groff, the late modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel, and Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of sex trafficking charges.

Why it matters

The release of these names provides more transparency around the Epstein case, which has been shrouded in secrecy and conspiracy theories. It also raises questions about the extent of Epstein's network and the potential culpability of those associated with him.

The details

The DOJ unredacted portions of an August 2019 FBI internal document that referenced Wexner, Groff, Brunel, and Maxwell as Epstein co-conspirators. Four other names on the document remain redacted. Wexner's legal representative said he was told in 2019 that Wexner was neither a co-conspirator nor a target. Groff's attorney said she was never notified she was considered a co-conspirator. Brunel died by suicide in 2022 while awaiting trial on charges related to Epstein.

  • The DOJ released the unredacted document on February 11, 2026.
  • Wexner is scheduled to be deposed by the House Oversight Committee next week.

The players

Les Wexner

The former CEO of Victoria's Secret who had a long relationship with Epstein dating back to the 1980s.

Lesley Groff

Epstein's longtime secretary who has denied any knowledge of his criminal activities.

Jean-Luc Brunel

The late modeling agent who had a lengthy relationship with Epstein and died by suicide in 2022 while awaiting trial on charges related to Epstein.

Ghislaine Maxwell

The only person charged in connection with Epstein, who was convicted of sex trafficking charges and is serving a 20-year prison sentence.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem

An influential Emirati businessman who had email exchanges with Epstein, though he has not been accused of any wrongdoing.

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What they’re saying

“In fact, neither Lesley nor her counsel were ever notified by law enforcement that she was considered an Epstein co-conspirator. On the contrary, after Lesley voluntarily spoke with prosecutors, and answered each and every question asked of her, she was told that she was not being prosecuted.”

— Michael Bachner, Lesley Groff's attorney (NBC News)

What’s next

The House Oversight Committee is scheduled to depose Wexner next week regarding his relationship with Epstein.

The takeaway

The release of these co-conspirator names provides more transparency around the Epstein case, but also raises further questions about the extent of his network and the potential culpability of those associated with him, even if they were not directly charged.