The Story What you didn’t know about the Epstein files
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Feb 12, 2026 Josie Ensor, chief US reporter at The Times who spent six years investigating Jeffrey Epstein, walks through the newly released files. She outlines the scope and redactions, the strange gaps like missing FBI 302s, and how wealth and influence shaped recruitment, reputations and accountability. She also examines the Wexner connection, claims about foreign ties, and lingering questions around Epstein’s death.
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Files Shook The British Establishment
- The Epstein files toppled UK officials and rattled the British establishment within days.
- Josie Ensor says the disclosures exposed systemic influence and misjudgment at the heart of British politics.
Key Evidence And Names Still Hidden
- Large redactions hide potentially incriminating male associates and key witness 302 forms.
- Josie Ensor highlights victims' frustration that vital evidence and names remain unreleased.
Maxwell Refused To Testify Without Pardon
- Ghislaine Maxwell pleaded the Fifth and refused to answer questions to the House committee.
- She conditioned speaking on receiving clemency from President Trump, according to the transcript.