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Epstein's Connections to Celebrities and Politicians Revealed

2/20/2026

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The Justice Department is releasing documents that show Jeffrey Epstein's connections to politics, finance, and Hollywood without implicating anyone.
In 2009, Jeffrey Epstein contacted Peter Mandelson, a British official, regarding endorsements for Leonardo DiCaprio.
In 2015, a redacted message mentioned Jared Leto (actor), with a spokesperson denying any connection to Epstein.
These associations raise questions about whether Epstein's wrongdoing was known to his contacts.

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Story summary

The Justice Department is releasing documents that show Jeffrey Epstein's connections to politics, finance, and Hollywood without implicating anyone.
In 2009, Jeffrey Epstein contacted Peter Mandelson, a British official, regarding endorsements for Leonardo DiCaprio.
In 2015, a redacted message mentioned Jared Leto (actor), with a spokesperson denying any connection to Epstein.
These associations raise questions about whether Epstein's wrongdoing was known to his contacts.