A New York judge on Wednesday unsealed the identities of people linked in court documents to Jeffrey Epstein, the US financier who died by suicide in 2019 as he awaited trial for sex crimes.
The initial tranche includes 40 previously undisclosed documents with about 1,000 pages of depositions and statements, with the final library of documents expected to name prominent people.
Those named include a host of Epstein associates previously identified as John or Jane Does in a lawsuit brought against his partner, Ghislaine Maxwell, 62. It carries no allegation of complicity in Epstein's crimes.
Among the famous people in Epstein's orbit before he was exposed as a sexual predator were former presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, singer Michael Jackson and magician David Copperfield, according to the accounts of his victims and other witnesses who were quoted in the newly released documents.
The disclosure is part of a defamation proceeding between Maxwell, sentenced in 2022 to 20 years in prison, and a plaintiff against the pair, Virginia Giuffre.
There were also repetitions of well-known stories about Britain’s Prince Andrew. He was sued by one of Epstein's victims, Ms Giuffre, who said she had sexual encounters with the prince when she was 17. Prince Andrew, who denied the allegations, settled the lawsuit in 2022.
Last month a judge listed in a 50-page document about 180 cases – under pseudonyms – ordering that their identities be made public within 14 days of the order.
The judge has not set a target for when all of the documents should be made public, but more are expected to be released in the next few days.
Some have objected to the disclosure of their identities in the case.
Lawyers for one person, “Doe 107”, wrote to the case judge arguing they could face victimisation in their home country and requested time to submit grounds for their name to remain sealed.
According to British media, Ms Giuffre's defamation claim against Maxwell dates back to 2016 and was settled the following year. But The Miami Herald then took legal action to access the file and investigate the Epstein network.
Several documents in the case were made public in 2019, days before Epstein died by suicide in prison while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
Maxwell and Epstein were a couple in the early 1990s before becoming professional collaborators and accomplices for almost three decades.
Epstein, a financier with a powerful network in the US and abroad, was accused of raping young girls, but his death by suicide in a New York prison in August 2019 halted his prosecution.
Fabricated lists and doctored photos of Epstein have circulated for years, fuelling speculation about the financier's potential associates.
The expected release of names from court documents reignited that frenzy.
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel threatened Aaron Rodgers with legal action after the American football star suggested the US late-night host could be on the list.
The baseless allegation echoed across platforms such as X, where numerous posts also drew actor Tom Hanks into the fold.
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Director: Nick Bruno and Troy Quane
Stars: Will Smith, Tom Holland, Karen Gillan and Roshida Jones
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Company name: Letstango.com
Started: June 2013
Founder: Alex Tchablakian
Based: Dubai
Industry: e-commerce
Initial investment: Dh10 million
Investors: Self-funded
Total customers: 300,000 unique customers every month
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Milivojevic 76' (pen), Van Aanholt 88'
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RESULTS
5pm: Wathba Stallions Cup – Maiden (PA) Dh70,000 (Dirt) 1,400m
Winner: Yas Xmnsor, Sean Kirrane (jockey), Khalifa Al Neyadi (trainer)
5.30pm: Falaj Hazza – Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (D) 1,600m
Winner: Arim W’Rsan, Dane O’Neill, Jaci Wickham
6pm: Al Basrah – Maiden (PA) Dh70,000 (D) 1,800m
Winner: Kalifano De Ghazal, Abdul Aziz Al Balushi, Helal Al Alawi
6.30pm: Oud Al Touba – Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (D) 1,800m
Winner: Pharitz Oubai, Sean Kirrane, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami
7pm: Sieh bin Amaar – Conditions (PA) Dh80,000 (D) 1,800m
Winner: Oxord, Richard Mullen, Abdalla Al Hammadi
7.30pm: Jebel Hafeet – Conditions (PA) Dh85,000 (D) 2,000m
Winner: AF Ramz, Sean Kirrane, Khalifa Al Neyadi
8pm: Al Saad – Handicap (TB) Dh70,000 (D) 2,000m
Winner: Sea Skimmer, Gabriele Malune, Kareem Ramadan
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Developer: From Software (remaster by QLOC)
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Price: Dh199
The biog
Name: Gul Raziq
From: Charsadda, Pakistan
Family: Wife and six children
Favourite holes at Al Ghazal: 15 and 8
Golf Handicap: 6
Childhood sport: cricket
What the law says
Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.
“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.
“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”
If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.
The biog
Hobby: Playing piano and drawing patterns
Best book: Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
Food of choice: Sushi
Favourite colour: Orange
UAE finals day
Friday, April 13
Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City
3pm, UAE Conference: Dubai Tigers v Sharjah Wanderers
6.30pm, UAE Premiership: Dubai Exiles v Abu Dhabi Harlequins
Episode list:
Ep1: A recovery like no other- the unevenness of the economic recovery
Ep2: PCR and jobs - the future of work - new trends and challenges
Ep3: The recovery and global trade disruptions - globalisation post-pandemic
Ep4: Inflation- services and goods - debt risks
Ep5: Travel and tourism
Company Profile
Name: Thndr
Started: 2019
Co-founders: Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr
Sector: FinTech
Headquarters: Egypt
UAE base: Hub71, Abu Dhabi
Current number of staff: More than 150
Funds raised: $22 million
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