New Names in Latest Epstein Files Include Howard Lutnick and Mamdani's Mother

Several more prominent public figures were named in the latest release of three million Epstein files on Friday, ranging from business and sports leaders to entertainment figures.

Howard Lutnick: According to emails released, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared to have visited Epstein's island in 2012. The emails noted Lutnick making plans for his family to join Epstein for a meal and included messages afterward where Lutnick had told Epstein, "Nice seeing you." Lutnick had previously said he'd cut ties with Epstein in 2005.

Mira Nair: Mira Nair, mother of New York mayor Zohran Mamdani and filmmaker, was also mentioned in the documents as having attended a party hosted by convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. Newsweek (Center) reported on an email from 2009, where publicist Peggy Siegal described Nair leaving Maxwell's townhouse after an after-party for a film. Fox News (Right) also shared a photo from 2017 showing Mamdani attending a luncheon hosted by Siegal, who often facilitated social introductions for Epstein.

Jay-Z: Variety (Lean Left) reported that rappers Jay-Z and Pusha T were also mentioned in an FBI tip, which was archived as part of the Epstein investigation but not part of Epstein's personal logs. In the crisis intake, an anonymous victim claims she was drugged and sexually abused throughout the years by Pusha T, who was one of her "handlers", and Epstein. The report also alleges she once woke up in a room with Jay-Z and Harvey Weinstein at a location she believed to be Epstein's Florida mansion.

The Details: Other names in the latest release include New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch and quarterback Russell Wilson; illusionist David Copperfield; First Lady Melania Trump; Elon Musk, and former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.

How the Media Covered It: Outlets on the Left and many in the Center generally highlighted mentions of Musk, Prince Andrew, Trump, "Melania" director Brett Ratner and Bill Gates, emphasizing their prominent roles in society. Outlets on the Right often mentioned British politician Peter Mandelson, Tisch, Nair and CBS news contributor Peter Attia. They also highlighted criticisms of Epstein from those named. Other Center-rated outlets like Newsweek, The Hill and BBC noted Epstein's ties to the NFL and British leaders.

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