Jeffrey Epstein's Documents Allege 'Sex Tapes' of Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton
Epstein and Maxwell photographed speaking to Clinton
Newly revealed documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case have now revealed allegations that the late financier recorded “sex tapes” involving high-profile individuals including former US President Bill Clinton, Sir Richard Branson and Britain's Prince Andrew. The claims were made by Sarah Ransome, a witness in the case who had accused Epstein of sexual abuse.
According to the documents, Ransome claimed she possessed copies of tapes Epstein made showing his influential friends, including Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew and Richard Branson, allegedly engaging in sexual activity with an unnamed woman. Ransome also alleged that Donald Trump regularly had “sexual relations” with one of her friends at Epstein's New York home.
Epstein's defense team, led by attorney Alan Dershowitz, questioned the credibility of Ransome's allegations, saying they “manifestly lack credibility.” No evidence of the existence of such ties has been presented to the court.
Describing the alleged encounters in her emails, Ransome said: “When my friend had sexual intercourse with Clinton, Prince Andrew and Richard Branson, sex tapes were in fact filmed by Jeffrey on every single occasion.” The court documents also highlighted her frustration with the lack of action from police when her friend reported the incidents in 2008.
Ransome also made accusations against former US President Donald Trump, claiming he regularly had “sexual relations” with her boyfriend at Epstein's New York mansion.
In response to these allegations, Trump adviser Cheung told the New York Post: “These baseless allegations have been completely withdrawn because they are simply false and have no merit whatsoever.”
Ransome later retracted her claims, admitting in a 2019 post that she “invented the tapes to draw attention to Epstein's behavior.” She added that only bad things would happen if these claims were made public and that “it's not worth coming forward.”
Who was Jeffrey Epstein?
Jeffrey Epstein was a millionaire known for his close association with many celebrities, politicians, billionaires and influential people. Dozens of women came forward accusing Epstein of sexual abuse and sex trafficking. Many of the victims were minors at the time of the crimes. Epstein died by suicide while awaiting trial.
The unsealed documents offer a glimpse into the complexities of the Epstein case.
First print: January 9, 2024 | 1:47 p.m IST