Prominent figures maintained active communication with Epstein years after his 2008 conviction for soliciting sex from minors.

For years, many public figures claimed they cut ties with Epstein as soon as they learned of his crimes. The files paint a very different picture. They show that relationships with politicians, self-help authors, and business leaders continued long after he was a registered sex offender. This undermined years of public denials and showed how deeply his influence was entrenched.