FBI Records Indicate Pursuit of 10 Co-Conspirators Following Epstein Arrest

Newly released documents from the Department of Justice indicate that the Federal Bureau of Investigation actively pursued “10 co-conspirators” in the immediate aftermath of Jeffrey Epstein’s arrest on sex-trafficking charges in July 2019. The records, which include internal bureau emails, highlight the scope of federal law enforcement’s efforts to identify and subpoena associates of the disgraced financier prior to his death.

According to the released emails, FBI agents sought updates on the status of these individuals just days after Epstein was taken into custody. An email dated July 7, 2019, from an official with “FBI New York” in their signature, specifically requested an update on the “10 CO conspirators.” A subsequent correspondence two days later demanded a status report by the “close of business,” referencing attempts to track down and serve subpoenas to the individuals in question.

The documents note that agents faced challenges in contacting specific targets, including a “wealthy business man in Ohio.” While the majority of names in the released files remain redacted, the unredacted portions mention Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, the late modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel, and former Victoria’s Secret CEO Leslie Wexner. Wexner, a prominent Ohio resident, had previously employed Epstein as his financial manager before severing ties in 2007.

In response to the mention of Wexner in the investigative files, his legal representatives issued a statement to BBC News clarifying his status during the 2019 probe. The statement asserted that the assistant U.S. attorney in charge of the investigation confirmed at the time that Wexner “was neither a co-conspirator nor target.” His attorneys further stated that Wexner cooperated fully by providing background information and was not contacted subsequently.

Investigative Outlook

The release of these internal communications provides significant insight into the operational strategy of federal prosecutors and the FBI during the critical window between Epstein’s arrest and his death in detention. The specific reference to a defined group of ten individuals suggests that authorities had developed a structured list of targets early in the proceedings, indicating a broader conspiracy investigation than was initially executed. These documents may serve to clarify the extent of the government’s knowledge and the procedural steps taken to secure testimony or evidence from high-profile associates. It is important to note that all individuals named or referenced in investigative files are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.