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The Epstein Files

A deep investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s network of enablers, funders, and the institutions that looked away.

In January 2026, the Department of Justice released nearly a million documents from the Epstein investigation. These essays analyze what the files reveal - and what powerful people still don’t want you to know.

33 essays 1991 to 2026

The Daily Grift detective in a navy suit, fedora and heart sunglasses, smoking in front of an evidence board of photos joined by red string.

1991

The Blank Check

In July 1991, Leslie Wexner signed over complete power of attorney to Jeffrey Epstein - a man with no degree and a thin resume. That document became the foundation for everything Epstein built.

December 11th, 2025

Start with The Blank Check

Year by year

19912 files

19931 file

The Victoria’s Secret LieTrafficking & Exploitation

1990s1 file

The $200 Million ManTrafficking & Exploitation

19961 file

Trapped on Wexner’s LandTrafficking & Exploitation

20072 files

20082 files

20121 file

The Worst Liar on 71st StreetThe RATC Project

20131 file

Bill Gates Just Admitted to Two Affairs. That’s Not Even the Story.Intelligence Operations

20141 file

Ehud Barak’s Hacked Emails Show Epstein Setting Up Meetings With Peter ThielTrafficking & Exploitation

20182 files

20198 files

20241 file

Epstein Survivors Return to Capitol - Still Begging for JusticeTrafficking & Exploitation

20255 files

20265 files

Each drawer is the year an essay is about, not the year it was published.

The survivors