Letters to Epstein Revealed on His 63rd Birthday Amid Ongoing Scandal

New York, NY — The long-running scandal surrounding the late financier Jeffrey Epstein expanded on Tuesday with the release of previously unseen letters and photographs related to his 63rd birthday in 2016. These documents, featuring messages from prominent public figures, were published amid renewed scrutiny of Epstein’s connections to powerful individuals.

Among the letters, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and his wife described Epstein as “a collector of people” and remarked on his curiosity about others. They wrote, “May you enjoy a long and healthy life and may all of us, your friends, enjoy your table for many more years to come.”

Filmmaker Woody Allen‘s letter highlighted Epstein’s lavish dinner parties, which he said were always “interesting” and attended by influential guests, including politicians and royalty. Allen humorously compared the gatherings to “Castle Dracula,” referencing the character’s host somewhat sinister environment.

Other notable figures who wrote to Epstein included billionaire media mogul Mortimer Zuckerman, linguist Noam Chomsky, physicist Lawrence M. Krauss, and biologist Martin Nowak. Allen and others did not respond to requests for comment, while Chomsky’s wife indicated he would not comment on the matter.

Along with the letters, the New York Times published interior photos from Epstein’s seven-story Manhattan mansion, showcasing eclectic decor, including a taxidermied tiger and a first edition of Vladimir Nabokov‘s “Lolita,” a controversial novel about a middle-aged man’s obsession with a young girl. Images also revealed surveillance cameras in Epstein’s bedroom and a massage room filled with unsettling items.

The images depict framed photographs of Epstein with several high-profile individuals, including Pope John Paul II and former President Bill Clinton. One frame contained a signed one-dollar bill from Bill Gates, with a message stating, “I was wrong!”—potentially a jest about a bet.

Epstein died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. His death was ruled a suicide, but it has spurred ongoing debates and conspiracy theories regarding his connections to powerful figures, including Donald Trump. Reports have revealed that Trump sent Epstein a birthday card in 2003, which included a sketch of a naked woman.

The recent release of letters and photographs comes at a time when the U.S. Department of Justice has faced pressure from both sides of the political spectrum regarding transparency in Epstein’s case. Survivors and advocates have called for the release of all documents related to Epstein and his associates, including Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking.

As the landscape continues to unfold, the House oversight committee has issued subpoenas to several former high-ranking officials, aiming to uncover more about Epstein’s extensive network and the allegations of crimes against numerous victims.