The publication of the so-called “Epstein files” triggered a series of high-profile scandals, primarily across political and business circles. Yet a significant share of the financier’s influential acquaintances—and of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s circle—including figures widely regarded as potential accomplices in his actions, faced no tangible legal consequences, limiting the fallout to reputational damage. For several individuals named in the released archive, however, the disclosures produced concrete and painful outcomes. Below are those for whom the release of the documents translated into real consequences.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles III, was stripped of his title in 2025 amid revelations about his close contacts with Epstein. Virginia Giuffre—the financier’s most prominent victim, who died by suicide in the spring of 2025, said she had sexual relations with Andrew on three occasions when she was 17. In February 2026, the prince was detained for questioning as part of an investigation into a possible abuse of office. Investigators believe that, while serving as the UK’s special representative for international trade and investment, he may have passed classified information to Epstein. Andrew was released after questioning, but the investigation remains ongoing.
Thomas Pritzker
He stepped down as head of Hyatt Hotels, the corporation that runs a global network of hotels and resorts. In 2024, Virginia Giuffre stated in sworn testimony that she was subjected to sexual abuse by Pritzker. He denies the allegations, while acknowledging that he maintained personal ties with Epstein.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem
The UAE-based businessman, who served as chairman and chief executive of logistics giant DP World, resigned after the release of correspondence indicating his close ties with Epstein. The company’s official statement did not directly specify the reason for his departure.
Brad Karp
The head of the major law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison stepped down after the publication of correspondence with Epstein. His resignation statement cited “recent news that placed [Karp] at the center of attention, which was not in the firm’s interests.” Epstein’s name was not mentioned explicitly in the document.
Casey Wasserman
The founder and chief executive of one of the largest U.S. agencies representing many prominent athletes and musicians announced the sale of his business following reports about his contacts with Epstein. At the same time, Wasserman chairs the organizing committee for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics—a petition calling for his removal from that role has already been signed by thousands.
Kathryn Ruemmler
The head of Goldman Sachs’s legal department, who previously served as White House counsel under President Barack Obama, announced her departure. It had earlier emerged that she maintained prolonged correspondence with Epstein, met with him in person, and accepted gifts from him.
Larry Summers
The former U.S. Treasury secretary and ex-president of Harvard University ended his teaching activities and stepped down from OpenAI’s board of directors after his correspondence with Epstein was made public.
Peter Mandelson
One of the key figures in the British Labour Party was removed from his post as the UK’s ambassador to the United States following the publication of the “Epstein files.” An investigation was launched into allegations that he passed Epstein confidential information about financial decisions taken by the British authorities.
Morgan McSweeney
A long-time ally of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepped down as his chief of staff, saying he was taking responsibility for Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the United States despite the latter’s known ties to Epstein.
Miroslav Lajcak
The former president of the UN General Assembly resigned as national security adviser to Slovakia’s prime minister after documents were published that included his correspondence with Epstein. The materials featured, among other things, jokes about women and discussions of contacts with Sergey Lavrov. Lajcak acknowledged that maintaining a relationship with Epstein had been a mistake, while rejecting any allegations of criminal wrongdoing.
Peter Attia
The longevity expert stepped down as chief science officer of David Protein, a protein bar brand. AG1, a dietary supplements company, also ended its collaboration with him as an adviser. Attia issued a public apology, while stressing that he had no involvement in Epstein’s crimes.
Sarah Ferguson
The former wife of former Prince Andrew wound down the activities of her charitable foundation after it emerged that she had continued to maintain relations with Epstein even after his conviction for procuring sexual services from a minor.
Thorbjorn Jagland
The former prime minister of Norway and ex-secretary general of the Council of Europe was charged with aggravated corruption. As part of the investigation, authorities are examining his correspondence with Epstein, including episodes linked to Epstein’s attempts to use Jagland to establish contacts with Russia’s leadership. Jagland has said he is prepared to cooperate with investigators.
Mona Juul and Terje Rod-Larsen
The married Norwegian diplomats, who were among the key participants in the 1993 Oslo Accords negotiations between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization, became the focus of an anti-corruption investigation after it emerged that Epstein had bequeathed millions of dollars to them. As a result, Juul lost her post as Norway’s ambassador to Jordan and Iraq.
Jack Lang and Caroline Lang
Jack Lang, France’s former minister of culture and education, stepped down as head of the Arab World Institute in Paris, while his daughter Caroline resigned as director of France’s Union of Independent Film Producers. The “Epstein files” revealed that they jointly owned an offshore company with Epstein. Jack Lang and Caroline Lang deny any involvement in Epstein’s crimes.
David Ross
A prominent figure in the contemporary art world resigned as head of the master’s programme at the New York School of Visual Arts. Published correspondence showed that he had maintained a long-standing friendship with Epstein, expressed sympathy after Epstein’s first conviction in 2008, and discussed with him the idea of an exhibition featuring images of nude adolescents.
Joanna Rubinstein
The Swedish philanthropist stepped down as head of a foundation that raised funds for the UN Refugee Agency after it emerged that she had visited Epstein’s island even after his conviction. In her statement, she said that the true scale of his crimes had become clear to her only much later.