Jeffrey Epstein's Connection to Silicon Valley Elites Exposed Through Newly Released Emails and Travel Itineraries
In a bombshell revelation, newly released emails and travel itineraries appear to show that for years after his release from prison in 2009, billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein continued to attend exclusive dinners alongside some of the most influential people in Silicon Valley. These revelations have shed new light on Epstein's enduring connections with the tech elite, including billionaires like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin.
According to the emails, which were released by the Department of Justice, Epstein was invited to or attended numerous dinners and events hosted by John Brockman, a prominent literary agent and self-described "impresario" who has represented top thinkers like Richard Dawkins and Daniel Dennett. The events, known as Edge dinners, were staged by Brockman's network and featured a mix of artists, technologists, and intellectuals alongside the rich and powerful.
The emails suggest that Epstein was a regular attendee at these high-profile gatherings, often rubbing shoulders with Silicon Valley's billionaire elite, including Musk, Bezos, Page, Brin, Twitter co-founder Evan Williams, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, and Google vice-president Marissa Mayer. While some of the attendees responded to requests for comment, none of them spoke out.
The revelation raises questions about how Epstein managed to maintain his connections with these influential individuals despite his 2008 conviction for procuring underage girls for prostitution. The emails also highlight Brockman's role in shaping the ethos and self-conception of Silicon Valley's elite, as well as his ability to facilitate introductions between high-profile figures.
The events detailed in the emails took place at fine dining establishments on North America's west coast, from Vancouver to Long Beach, California. According to the emails, Epstein was a guest or sponsor at several Edge events in the early and mid-2000s, prior to his conviction. He also attended numerous Ted conferences and other high-profile events alongside some of the most influential figures in tech.
The latest revelations have sparked renewed scrutiny of Epstein's associations with powerful individuals, including Prince Andrew and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The emails also raise questions about how Brockman and others managed to navigate the complexities of Epstein's scandalous past while maintaining their connections with him.
As one email suggests, "the only reporters are Markoff and Andrian Kreye (who you met) both friends who should be able to cover the event without mentioning you. Only one person to date has a blog." The email was sent by Brockman to Epstein in 2015, just months before Epstein's arrest.
The full extent of Epstein's connections with Silicon Valley's elite remains to be seen, but these newly released emails and travel itineraries have certainly shed new light on his enduring relationships with the tech elite.
In a bombshell revelation, newly released emails and travel itineraries appear to show that for years after his release from prison in 2009, billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein continued to attend exclusive dinners alongside some of the most influential people in Silicon Valley. These revelations have shed new light on Epstein's enduring connections with the tech elite, including billionaires like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin.
According to the emails, which were released by the Department of Justice, Epstein was invited to or attended numerous dinners and events hosted by John Brockman, a prominent literary agent and self-described "impresario" who has represented top thinkers like Richard Dawkins and Daniel Dennett. The events, known as Edge dinners, were staged by Brockman's network and featured a mix of artists, technologists, and intellectuals alongside the rich and powerful.
The emails suggest that Epstein was a regular attendee at these high-profile gatherings, often rubbing shoulders with Silicon Valley's billionaire elite, including Musk, Bezos, Page, Brin, Twitter co-founder Evan Williams, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, and Google vice-president Marissa Mayer. While some of the attendees responded to requests for comment, none of them spoke out.
The revelation raises questions about how Epstein managed to maintain his connections with these influential individuals despite his 2008 conviction for procuring underage girls for prostitution. The emails also highlight Brockman's role in shaping the ethos and self-conception of Silicon Valley's elite, as well as his ability to facilitate introductions between high-profile figures.
The events detailed in the emails took place at fine dining establishments on North America's west coast, from Vancouver to Long Beach, California. According to the emails, Epstein was a guest or sponsor at several Edge events in the early and mid-2000s, prior to his conviction. He also attended numerous Ted conferences and other high-profile events alongside some of the most influential figures in tech.
The latest revelations have sparked renewed scrutiny of Epstein's associations with powerful individuals, including Prince Andrew and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The emails also raise questions about how Brockman and others managed to navigate the complexities of Epstein's scandalous past while maintaining their connections with him.
As one email suggests, "the only reporters are Markoff and Andrian Kreye (who you met) both friends who should be able to cover the event without mentioning you. Only one person to date has a blog." The email was sent by Brockman to Epstein in 2015, just months before Epstein's arrest.
The full extent of Epstein's connections with Silicon Valley's elite remains to be seen, but these newly released emails and travel itineraries have certainly shed new light on his enduring relationships with the tech elite.