A new release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files has triggered another wave of resignations and investigations involving influential figures in business, politics, and culture.
Axar.az, citing Axios, reports that while some high-profile individuals continue to face scrutiny without professional consequences, others have been forced out of senior roles due to newly revealed emails and associations.
Among those affected is Brad Karp, longtime chairman of elite U.S. law firm Paul Weiss, who resigned after emails showed social interactions with Epstein, including asking him for career help for his son. Peter Attia, a prominent longevity expert, stepped down as chief science officer of David Protein after more than 1,700 references to him appeared in the files, with further fallout expected from media organizations.
In the arts world, David A. Ross, former director of major U.S. museums, resigned from his academic post after emails surfaced in which he defended Epstein and discussed controversial artistic ideas involving minors.
The fallout has spread across Europe, with resignations by British politician Peter Mandelson, a Swedish U.N. official, and Slovakia’s national security adviser. Norwegian authorities are also investigating former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland over alleged corruption tied to Epstein.
The latest developments add to earlier consequences faced by figures such as Leon Black, Prince Andrew, and Larry Summers, underscoring the expanding professional and legal reckoning linked to Epstein’s network.