Who Was Jeffrey Epstein Really Close To?

The Justice Department has just dropped a big batch of files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier with a dark past. This is the first time so many photos and documents from his life have been made public all at once. The files include around 3, 900 items, most of which are photos. These photos show Epstein hanging out with some big names, like former President Bill Clinton and celebrities such as Chris Tucker, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Woody Allen, and Kevin Spacey. But wait, just because someone is in a photo with Epstein doesn't mean they did anything wrong. The Justice Department is clear about that. Still, these photos are making people talk again about how Epstein was able to move in powerful circles for so long.The photos show Epstein and his close friend Ghislaine Maxwell at parties, on trips, and just chilling at his places. Some faces in the pictures are blurred, but the famous ones are easy to spot. Along with the photos, there are some notes, travel records, and financial papers. But a lot of that stuff is blacked out or missing. This is just the first batch of files. The Justice Department says more will come out later, but for now, these photos are the main attraction. They give a glimpse into Epstein's world and the influential people he knew. But many questions about what really went on in that world are still left unanswered.