Since a massive tranche of the Epstein files was released late last month, many political and business leaders have felt the repercussions from their ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The fallout from the Epstein files has been seen in Europe more so than in the United States, where no government officials have resigned over their interactions with Epstein — namely, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Neither Trump administration official has shown any sign of resigning. They have not been accused of any wrongdoing related to Epstein’s sexual crimes.
Meanwhile, other powerful people around the world are facing mounting scrutiny over Epstein. Here are some of the most notable figures who have fallen from the Epstein files.
Prince Andrew
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested by British police on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct related to Epstein. The arrest is the latest consequence for the British royal family member.
Mountbatten-Windsor’s royal titles were stripped by King Charles III last fall because of his close relationship with the convicted sex offender.
The king further distanced himself from his younger brother following the latter’s arrest.
“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation,” King Charles said.
“Let me state clearly: the law must take its course,” he added. “As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”
The latest development regarding Mountbatten-Windsor arrived on his 66th birthday. He was released later Thursday but remains under investigation.
Peter Mandelson and Morgan McSweeney
Two high-level officials in the United Kingdom recently resigned over the Epstein revelations.
Peter Mandelson stepped down from his posts in the Labour Party and the House of Lords earlier this month after he was dismissed as U.K. ambassador to the United States last year.
Morgan McSweeney, a former top aide to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, also handed in his resignation because he had advised Starmer to appoint Mandelson to the ambassadorship. McSweeney gave the recommendation anyway despite knowing Mandelson’s past ties to Epstein.
Starmer’s government has faced intense public scrutiny since the revelations concerning his employees came to light. The prime minister says he does not intend to resign at this time, although mounting pressure could change his mind in the future.
Kathryn Ruemmler
Last week, Kathryn Ruemmler announced she plans to resign from Goldman Sachs as its chief legal officer and general counsel by June 30. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, in turn, said he accepted her resignation.
Ruemmler publicly expressed regret for ever associating herself with Epstein, whom she fondly called “Uncle Jeffrey” in multiple emails.
“Since I joined Goldman Sachs six years ago, it has been my privilege to help oversee the firm’s legal, reputational, and regulatory matters; to enhance our strong risk management processes; and to ensure that we live by our core value of integrity in everything we do,” she said. “My responsibility is to put Goldman Sachs’ interests first.”
The attorney once counseled former President Barack Obama during her time at the White House.
Thomas Pritzker
Earlier this week, Hyatt Hotels executive chairman Thomas Pritzker retired over his past associations with Epstein and Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Pritzker has been accused of engaging in sexual misconduct by Virginia Giuffre, a prominent Epstein survivor who died by suicide last year. The 75-year-old businessman has denied any wrongdoing.
Newly released documents show Pritzker’s long relationship with Epstein, including a 2018 email exchange in which the late financier asked Pritzker to help set up hotel reservations for a woman traveling through Asia.
In addition to his post at the hotel chain, Pritzker previously managed all the various business assets under his family’s name. His cousin, Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL), is arguably the most well-known Pritzker family member. There is no evidence that the governor had a personal relationship with Epstein.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem
Another prominent figure in the business world, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, also left his position recently amid mounting scrutiny of his ties to Epstein.
In a 2009 email, Epstein was discussing a “torture video” with bin Sulayem. “Where are you? are you ok , I loved the torture video,” the convicted sex offender wrote. The alleged recipient of the email has not directly addressed the conversation before or after he stepped down.
The sultan once served as chairman and CEO of DP World, a ports giant based in Dubai.
The Emirati businessman was one of six men whose names were read aloud by Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) on the House floor. Together with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), Khanna claimed the names of the six men were improperly redacted from the publicly available Epstein files. The Department of Justice disputes the accusation.
Jes Staley
While Jes Staley resigned as the corporate head of Barclays in 2021, the former banker was caught up in the latest release of the Epstein files.
The documents cite serious allegations of sexual misconduct levied against Staley, who was accused of raping and harming a woman during a massage. He is said to have left “bloody arms” on the woman, whom he called “tinkerbell.”
Staley also discussed another Disney character, Snow White, in his email messages with Epstein. “That was fun. Say hi to Snow White,” Staley wrote. The reference appears to be related to a princess costume worn by a woman, per messages between Epstein and an unnamed individual. Details of this have been circulating online since 2021.
Staley denied any knowledge of the Snow White reference in a British court last year. “I, honest to God, when I went through the emails, I have no idea what this refers to. I have no idea who Snow White is,” he testified.
Sarah Ferguson
More recently, Sarah Ferguson has been forced to close her six companies amid the Epstein scandal.
Ferguson is more commonly known as the ex-wife of Mountbatten-Windsor, but she developed an extensive business portfolio after exiting royal life.
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Each of her six businesses — S. Phoenix Events Limited, Fergie’s Farm, La Luna Investments, Solamoon Limited, Philanthrepreneur Limited, and Planet Partners Productions Limited — is reportedly shutting down. She was listed as the sole director of each business, the nature of which remains unclear.
As of Thursday afternoon, Ferguson had not publicly commented on her ex-husband’s arrest.