The U.S. Justice Department’s final major release of over 3 million Epstein files on January 30, 2026—complying with the Epstein Files Transparency Act—has triggered a cascade of resignations and investigations among global elites, confirming Epstein’s extensive network post his 2008 conviction. These documents, including emails and records, detail ongoing contacts with figures in business, politics, law, entertainment, and sports, leading to immediate professional fallout.
U.S. Figures
High-profile Americans have faced swift consequences:
| Name | Role | Action Taken | Key Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Pritzker | Hyatt Hotels Executive Chairman | Retired immediately; won’t seek board re-election in 2026 | Regretted post-2008 contacts with Epstein/Maxwell |
| Brad Karp | Paul Weiss Chairman (18 years) | Resigned | Embarrassing Epstein emails; firm had Trump pro bono deal |
| Kathy Ruemmler | Goldman Sachs Chief Legal Counsel (ex-Obama White House Counsel) | Resigned | Crude Epstein emails downplaying crimes; professional ties via clients |
| Casey Wasserman | LA28 Olympics Chair, Hollywood Agent | Retaining Olympics role but selling agency; lost clients (e.g., Chappell Roan) | Epstein jet travel, Maxwell emails |
| Peter Attia | Longevity Influencer | Stepped down as David Protein Chief Science Officer; delisted from Eight Sleep advisor | 1,700+ document mentions; CBS retains as contributor |
| Steve Tisch | New York Giants Co-Owner/Chairman | NFL investigation underway | 400+ mentions, including Epstein-facilitated intros to women |
| Howard Lutnick | U.S. Commerce Secretary | Bipartisan resignation calls | Closer ties than admitted, including post-2008 island visit |
Europe & Middle East Figures
- Peter Mandelson (ex-UK Ambassador to U.S., House of Lords): Metropolitan Police probe; U.S. House Oversight interview requested; dismissed by PM Starmer in Sept 2025; advisor Morgan McSweeney resigned.
- Thorbjørn Jagland (ex-Norway PM): Charged with aggravated corruption; properties searched over gifts/loans from Epstein.
- Jack Lang (ex-France Culture Minister): Resigned Arab World Institute presidency amid tax fraud probe tied to Epstein financial aid.
- Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem (DP World Chairman/CEO): Replaced after Epstein email praising “torture video.”
These events, unfolding days after the files’ release, stem from unredacted emails and logs showing contacts ignored Epstein’s crimes, amplifying public and institutional pressure. No new criminal charges beyond Jagland’s as of February 17, 2026.
