A recently surfaced video shows Jeffrey Epstein describing himself as a “tier one” sexual predator while answering questions in what appears to be a sit-down interview.
The footage comes as part of a massive tranche of documents and media released by the U.S. Department of Justice on Friday, including more than 180,000 images and 2,000 videos.
Epstein Faces Unseen Interviewer in a Tense Exchange
In the recording, Epstein, wearing glasses and a black shirt, is asked by an off-screen interviewer—believed to be former White House strategist Steve Bannon—whether he “is the Devil himself.”
Epstein responds with a mixture of deflection and dark humor: “No, but I do have a good mirror,” before adding, “No, the devil scares me.”
The brief back-and-forth illustrates the unusual tone of the interview, which blends provocation with Epstein’s own attempts at rationalizing his actions.
Questions About Criminality and Money
The interviewer presses Epstein on whether his wealth is “dirty money,” to which he responds, “No, it’s not.
Because I earned it.” Epstein defends himself further by citing charitable donations he made to help eradicate polio in Pakistan and India.
When asked to consider a hypothetical scenario in which impoverished recipients are aware of the origins of his funds, Epstein insists, “I would say everyone says, ‘I want the money for my children.’”
Massive Document Release Sparks Scrutiny
Friday’s release includes over three million pages of documents, the culmination of the Epstein Files Transparency Act passed last November. U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the release “marks the end of a very comprehensive document identification and review process,” but some Democrats argue that the Justice Department may have withheld as many as 2.5 million pages without explanation.
Controversial Images Involve High-Profile Figures
Among the images released are photos showing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, posing over a woman whose identity remains undisclosed.
Details on the timing and context are limited, though home furnishings visible in the images suggest they were taken inside Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse, where other prominent guests, including Woody Allen and his wife Soon-Yi Previn, were known to visit.
The Duke of York’s Past Links Revisited
Mountbatten-Windsor has long faced public scrutiny over his relationship with Epstein and has consistently denied wrongdoing.
He was stripped of his royal title in October following continued pressure and public attention.
Emails included in the files indicate that Epstein arranged for the Duke to meet a 26-year-old Russian woman in London in 2010, just six months after Epstein was released from jail for soliciting prostitution from a minor.
Emails Suggest Coordinated Social Arrangements
The correspondence shows Epstein writing to the Duke, “I have a friend who I think you might enjoy having dinner with.”
The Duke replies, confirming his availability and requesting further details about the woman.
Epstein describes her as “clevere [sic], beautiful, trustworthy” and notes that she has the Duke’s email.
The exchange provides insight into the social networks Epstein cultivated among influential figures.
Public and Legal Implications Continue
The DOJ’s release sheds new light on the breadth of Epstein’s connections and the mechanisms he used to maintain them, but it also raises questions about how much information remains unreleased.
For the Duke of York and others linked to Epstein, the files add renewed scrutiny, though no new criminal charges have been reported as a result of the Friday disclosure.
What’s Next
With the release of this material, investigations, public debate, and media analysis are likely to continue.
Lawmakers and advocacy groups may call for further transparency, while high-profile figures named in the documents face renewed public and legal attention.
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