New files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have brought forth additional high-profile names, including Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, and entrepreneur Elon Musk. These documents, released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee in the US, shed further light on Epstein's extensive network.

Prince Andrew is specifically listed as a passenger on Epstein's private jet for a flight from Teterboro, New Jersey, to Palm Beach, Florida, on May 12, 2000. He was named alongside Epstein, his then-girlfriend and now convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, and two redacted individuals. The duke's presence on Epstein's jet had previously surfaced during Maxwell's trial, where one accuser recalled traveling with Andrew. Despite these mentions, Prince Andrew vehemently denies any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein.

Elon Musk's name appears in what seems to be Epstein's daily schedule, with an entry dated December 6, 2014, stating: "Reminder: Elon Musk to island Dec.6 (is this still happening?)" This suggests Musk was a potential visitor to Epstein’s private island, Little St James, six years after Epstein became a listed sex offender. Notably, in June, Musk had suggested impeaching US President Donald Trump and claimed his administration was withholding information about Trump’s association with Epstein, although he later appeared to delete posts related to Epstein.

Adding to the controversy, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York and former wife of Prince Andrew, has faced renewed scrutiny following the emergence of a "disturbing" email she sent to Epstein in April 2011. This revelation has led several charities to cut ties with her as patron. The email was sent just weeks after she had reportedly told journalists she would "never have anything to do with" the convicted sex offender again.

The message, as reported by The Sun newspaper, revealed the duchess "humbly apologised" to Epstein for associating him with paedophilia in the press, describing him as "steadfast" and "generous." She had previously stated to a publication: "I abhor paedophilia and any sexual abuse of children and know that this was a gigantic error of judgment on my behalf. I am just so contrite I cannot say. Whenever I can, I will repay the money and have nothing ever to do with Jeffrey Epstein ever again."

However, just over a month later, Ferguson's personal email to Epstein read: "I know you feel hellaciously let down by me. And I must humbly apologise to you and your heart for that. You have always been a steadfast, generous and supreme friend to me and my family." She further explained her delay in responding, stating: "I was bedridden with fear. I was paralysed. I was advised in no uncertain terms, to have nothing to do with you and to not speak or email you. And if I did - I would cause more problems to you, the Duke and myself. I was broken and lost. So please understand. I didn't want to hurt Andrew one more time. I was in over-riding fear. I am sorry."

Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his cell at a federal jail in Manhattan in August 2019, where he was awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. His death was ruled a suicide.