Silicon Valley’s Dirty Secret: Jeffrey Epstein and the Tech Elite (2/5/26)

Federal prosecutors have released a massive tranche of documents connected to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as part of a transparency law, and those files show his extensive ties to powerful figures in tech and beyond. The documents include emails and correspondence involving prominent tech leaders such as Elon Musk and Bill Gates, among others, discussing social plans, personal matters, and interactions with Epstein long after his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution involving a minor. Though appearing in the files does not imply criminal wrongdoing, the records show Musk asked Epstein about boat and holiday plans and expressed interest in visiting Epstein’s private Caribbean island, while Epstein drafted unsent emails containing unverified and salacious allegations about Gates. Both tech figures have publicly denied impropriety, with spokespersons and social media posts rebutting any misconduct and characterizing their connections as limited or misinterpreted.


Beyond individual interactions, the broader batch of more than three million pages paints a picture of Epstein’s enduring access to elite social and business circles, including Silicon Valley and philanthropic networks. Documents suggest that Epstein remained welcome at exclusive dinners and gatherings with billionaire tech and finance leaders, and he even invested in early cryptocurrency ventures like Coinbase alongside major venture capital firms despite his criminal past. While the Justice Department has stated that the material does not establish a basis for new criminal charges, the release has reignited scrutiny of Epstein’s relationships with influential people and sparked political and public calls for fuller accountability for those whose names appear in the files.



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Jeffrey Epstein files reveal deep tech ties, from Musk to Gates



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