The latest tranche of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's criminal investigations was released on Tuesday, including several email exchanges involving Ghislaine Maxwell and an individual identified as "A". The release is part of more than 11,000 files mandated by Congress to be published in their entirety.
Correspondence from "Balmoral"
An email sent to Ghislaine Maxwell on August 16, 2001, originated from an individual named "A" stating they were at "Balmoral Summer Camp for the Royal Family." The message included the query, "How's LA? Have you found me some new inappropriate friends?" and was signed "A xxx". Balmoral Castle is a royal residence. Maxwell responded to this email, stating, "So sorry to dissapoint [sic] you, however the truth must be told. I have only been able to find appropriate friends."
Peru Trip Discussions
Further exchanges from February 2002 involved Maxwell and an alias referred to as "The Invisible Man." This alias was attached to two email addresses: "abx17@dial.pipex.com" and "aace@dial.pipex.com." The latter address is listed in Epstein's phone book under "Duke of York," according to a previously released image.
In one exchange, Maxwell forwarded an email detailing plans for a trip to Peru to "The Invisible Man" (abx17@dial.pipex.com). The forwarded message, from an address labeled "Juanesteban Ganoza," outlined potential activities and included the comment: "About the girls... how old is he? I doubt it that he will find someone here, but we can try."
A reply from "The Invisible Man" (aace@dial.pipex.com) to Maxwell stated: "As far as food is concerned I am very easy and will fit in with whatever he plans […] As for girls well I leave that entirely to you and Juan Estoban!" The message concluded with "Masses of love A xxx."
Another email from March 2002, forwarded by Maxwell to "aace@dial.pipex.com," contained a note sent to someone else which read: "I just gave Andrew your telephone no [sic]. Some sight seeing some 2 legged sight seeing (read intelligent pretty fun and from good families) and he will be very happy."
Prince Andrew's Previous Statements and DOJ Inquiry
Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor previously lost the use of his prince and Duke of York titles in October following scrutiny regarding his association with Epstein. He has consistently denied any wrongdoing and stated he did not "see, witness or suspect any behaviour of the sort that subsequently led to his [Epstein's] arrest and conviction." It is important to note that appearance in these documents or photos does not inherently constitute evidence of wrongdoing.
Among the documents was also a formal request from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) dated April 2020. This request sought assistance from British authorities to interview "H.R.H Prince Andrew Albert Christian Edward" in connection with two criminal investigations, one of which pertained to Epstein. The DOJ note indicated that "the investigation to date has revealed that Prince Andrew may have been a witness to and/or participant in certain events of relevance to the ongoing investigation." The document explicitly stated that Prince Andrew was not a "target" of the investigation and that no evidence had been gathered indicating he had committed any crime under US law.
Attached to the DOJ request was a list of topics for the proposed interview, which included:
- Names and identifying features of any females Prince Andrew met through Epstein and/or Maxwell.
- The history of his relationship with both Epstein and Maxwell.
Ongoing Document Release
These documents are part of a series being released by the US Department of Justice related to criminal investigations into Jeffrey Epstein during his lifetime. The full release of files is ongoing.