07.02.2026 01:49
The new Epstein documents released to the public by the U.S. Department of Justice have brought to light the connections of well-known figures recognized for their anti-human trafficking rhetoric with the controversial individual. The files include notable interactions between Jeffrey Epstein and British businessman Lyndon Lea, who is involved in the management of a non-profit organization fighting against human trafficking, as well as correspondence related to "arranging women."
New documents released to the public regarding billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in prison while being tried for allegedly running a sexual exploitation and prostitution network targeting underage girls in the U.S., continue to spark public debate.
The documents contain striking correspondence about Epstein's relationships with a British businessman who is part of the management of a civil society organization fighting human trafficking.
DOCUMENTS BROUGHT TO THE AGENDA BY THE TIMES
According to a report by The Times, among the Epstein investigation files published by the U.S. Department of Justice, there are also correspondences between Epstein and Lyndon Lea, a board member of the organization "Not For Sale," which fights against human trafficking.
ALLEGATIONS OF "WOMAN GUIDANCE"
The correspondence in question shows that Epstein directed some women for meetings with Lea and personally organized these encounters. The documents reveal that Epstein arranged for a woman to have dinner with Lea, advised her on what to wear, and stated that this meeting served both "business and social" purposes.
ANSWER TO THE QUESTION "BUSINESS OR PRIVATE?": BOTH
The emails in the files indicate that the woman participating in the meeting asked Epstein whether the meeting was "business or a private meeting," to which Epstein responded, "both." The same correspondence also included Epstein referring to Lea as "wealthy and with a limited circle."
ORGANIZATIONS IN PALM BEACH AND NEW YORK
The documents show that Lea and Epstein met in 2009, maintained regular contact in 2010, and that their communication continued intermittently until 2016. Additionally, it was noted in the files that Epstein organized the participation of women in some social events held in Palm Beach and New York.
JEAN-LUC BRUNEL CONNECTION
According to the correspondence, Epstein asked former modeling agency manager Jean-Luc Brunel to arrange dinner events where numerous models were invited for Lea. It was stated that Brunel fulfilled these requests. Brunel was found dead in prison in 2022, where he was held on charges of sexual exploitation of minors and human trafficking.
UNCERTAINTY ABOUT WHETHER LEA KNEW ABOUT EPSTEIN'S PAST
The files pointed out that it is unclear how much information Lea had at that time regarding Epstein's criminal history and the scope of his activities. Lea was appointed to the board of the organization "Not For Sale," which aims to combat commercial and sexual exploitation, in 2011.
Lea, one of the founders of the private equity firm Lion Capital, is known as a businessman who invests in many global brands, primarily AllSaints.
The British press reported that attempts were made to contact Lyndon Lea for comments on the matter, but no response had been received by the time the news was published.