Bill Clinton was seen frolicking in a swimming pool with Ghislaine Maxwell and partying with Michael Jackson in bombshell images from the latest Epstein files release. 

The former president appeared numerous times in files released on Friday, including enjoying swimming with Maxwell and a woman whose face was redacted.  

In one image, Clinton was seen relaxing in a hot tub, and in another he swam with convicted sex trafficker Maxwell in a swimming pool. 

Michael Jackson was seen in another image smiling alongside Epstein, as well as with actor Kevin Spacey. 

In undated images from a dinner party attended by Epstein, rock legend Mick Jagger was seen enjoying a meal with the convicted sex trafficker, Maxwell and Clinton. 

Ahead of the files release, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche drew scrutiny as he suggested some materials could be withheld for weeks. 

Although Blanche told Fox & Friends that the DOJ is ‘going to release more documents over the next couple of weeks’, the delay meant that the administration may violate a law signed by Trump in November ordering the full release of all unclassified materials about Epstein in the DOJ’s possession within 30 days. 

The latest files release on Friday comes after two prior releases this week, which showed Epstein and a number of rich and powerful individuals including Bill Gates, Woody Allen and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor – formerly Prince Andrew.  

Bill Clinton was seen frolicking in a swimming pool with Ghislaine Maxwell in bombshell images from the latest Epstein files release

Epstein was also seen cozying up to Bill Clinton in the image release on Friday 

Rock legend Mick Jagger was pictured enjoying a dinner with Clinton and Epstein 

Former President Bill Clinton and Mick Jagger seen with a redacted woman 

Epstein seen with Michael Jackson in an undated photograph

Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson smile in an undated image from Friday’s release

In other images from Thursday’s release, Epstein was seen surrounded by a group of women as he sat behind a desk.

One set of photographs showed an unidentified woman’s body parts inscribed with quotes from Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita, a novel about a middle-aged man’s sexual obsession with a young girl, which is also pictured in the background.

In another image released on December 12, a younger-looking Bill Gates is seen smiling next to a man who appears to be Epstein’s longtime pilot Larry Visoski.

A picture of a dinner shows Epstein flanked by Allen, businessman Thomas Pritzker and former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak as magician David Blaine appears to perform for them.

Also among those photographed is famous linguistics professor Noam Chomsky, who is pictured alongside Epstein on a private flight. The photos do not implicate any of the individuals in Epstein’s crimes. 

In images from the previous files release on Thursday, Epstein was seen surrounded by a group of women as he sat behind a desk

Microsoft founder Bill Gates was also seen standing with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor – formerly Prince Andrew in the files release earlier this week 

Among those photographed is famous linguistics professor Noam Chomsky, who is pictured alongside Epstein on a private flight

Epstein is seen on a private jet with an unidentified young woman sitting next to him

The latest Epstein files release show a woman’s chest and back with Lolita quotes scrawled across them

A woman’s foot is seen with a quote from Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita – with the novel pictured in the background

In one image released on December 12, Bill Gates appears to pose up with Epstein’s longtime pilot Larry Visoski

A screenshot of texts from an unknown sender seems to refer to an 18-year-old from Russia

Disturbing pictures from the latest release also show a woman’s chest with a Lolita quote scrawled across it.

‘Lo-lee-ta: the tip of the tongue taking a trip of three steps down the palate to tap, at three, on the teeth,’ it reads, while another shows a woman’s back with the words ‘She was Dolores on the dotted line’, another quote from the controversial novel.

Epstein’s notorious private jet, which ferried him and VIP guests to his infamous island and around the world, was nicknamed the Lolita Express.

Passengers on the $80 million Boeing 727-100 included Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and Andrew, according to recently released flight logs. 

Another image from the latest release shows a Ukrainian passport belonging to a woman, with all identifying information blacked out.

Meanwhile a screenshot of text messages from an unknown sender seems to refer to an 18-year-old from Russia and mentions a person asking for ‘1000$ per girl’.

‘I will send u girls now,’ one of the messages reads, followed by another which says: ‘Maybe someone will be good for J?’

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The Epstein Files have already revealed multiple documents naming wealthy and powerful people connected to the billionaire paedophile – though none have included a client list

Jeffrey Epstein died in a New York prison cell in 2019 (Image: AP)

The murky secrets of Jeffrey Epstein have finally been exposed after a trove of tens of thousands of documents were released – though some curious observers will note there is no so-called “client list” among the files.

The Department of Justice released the files after hitting the December 19 deadline to make documents connected to the late child sex trafficker public. The documents are the latest haul that reveal Epstein’s link to powerful members of the global elite.

A steady drip-feed of documents over recent months have exposed multiple crass emails sent between Epstein and his pals as well as fawning messages of support from his close associates. But none of the files have included a so-called client list, which gained traction online among conspiracy theorists.

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Politicians and fringe conspiracy theorists proposed Epstein had a lengthy list of names that connected the billionaire, who died in 2019, to actors, politicians and others who he would traffic his victims to.

But a specific list of so-called clients has not been found, instead there are numerous other documents that contain the names of people who Epstein was in contact with.

The list gained traction online after a list naming numerous world figures and celebrities was shared on social media. A Facebook post last year listed 166 people and named, among others, former presidents, celebrities and other famous people.

An Instagram post then shared a similar list shortly afterward. The list, which has no evidence of being genuine, was almost identical to one posted online in 2020.

Epstein was connected to powerful politicians and celebrities (Image: Corbis via Getty Images)

But there are numerous documents that do name various individuals, including many not accused of any wrongdoing, such as flight logs and email exchanges.

The most infamous of these documents is likely the Epstein flight log that registered visitors to the billionaire’s island Little St James and people who used his private jet.

An estimated 90 flights that were linked to Epstein were also found to have arrived or departed from UK airports. Flight logs seen by the BBC also revealed that three British women, who claimed to have been trafficked by him, were also on board the flights.

As the Epstein case continues to come under public scrutiny, observers will also note the billionaire’s alleged contact book that contained the names of people he was associated with.

Those included in the contact book include Trump, Clinton and Prince Andrew.

There is no evidence that those named in the contact book have committed any wrongdoing.

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It is the day when President Putin becomes Primetime Putin.

For a marathon four-and-a-half hours, his annual end-of-year TV address was given uninterrupted coverage on all of Russia’s main channels.

The questions come from both the press and the public.

The point is to reassure Russians that their leader has everything under control. That he’s plugged into their problems, and will find a solution.

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The first question came from the moderator, and said a lot about the current mood here: “When will there be peace?”

Judging by Putin‘s answer, not anytime soon.

Although he said Russia wants peace and is willing to agree to a deal, he also said any deal must “address the root causes” of the conflict. In other words, still no sign of compromise.

According to him, the ball is in Kyiv’s court. He blames Ukraine for the lack of a settlement.

Unsurprisingly, he sounded smug when he spoke about the EU’s decision to borrow cash to help fund Ukraine rather than use frozen Russian assets.

He accused Brussels of trying to commit “daylight robbery” and gloated that the bloc’s image as an asset safe haven had now been damaged.

But not everything is going his way when it comes to the war.

During his address, news broke of Ukraine’s unprecedented drone attack on a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean.

Only moments earlier, he was talking about his forces’ supremacy and the possibility of new successes on the battlefield. But Kyiv continues to find new ways to cause Moscow problems, in this case more than 1,000 miles from the fighting.

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At home, too, there was more than a hint of discontent from the ordinary citizens who sent in questions for the “Direct Line” event. One text message that flashed up on the big screen read “not a direct line but a circus”.

The most common theme the public asked about was the cost of living.

From the price of chicken to stagnating wages, from rising VAT to state support for young families, it’s clear the creaking economy is a major concern.

So did Putin succeed? Do Russians feel reassured? It didn’t sound like it, listening to those questions. Nearly four years of war have clearly come at a cost.

But it also didn’t sound like Russia’s leader will alter his course anytime soon.

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Sheltered under a worn-out, nylon tent and four blankets, 29-day-old Saeed could not survive winter in Gaza. Medical officials are warning that more tragedies like this will happen if living conditions do not improve soon for Gaza’s families this winter.

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The food situation in Gaza remains “critical” despite somewhat eased conditions due to improved access to humanitarian aid, a UN-backed hunger monitor warned on Friday.

“No areas are classified in Famine,” the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Initiative (IPC) said in a report.

“The situation remains critical.”

It said that over 70% of the Gaza Strip’s population lived in makeshift shelters, with many facing an increased risk of hypothermia due to falling winter temperatures. Camps for displaced people in Gaza have been flooded in recent days due torrential rains.

UN agencies warned of ‘alarmingly high’ levels of hunger in GazaImage: Abdel Kareem Hana/AP Photo/picture alliance

Gaza faces ’emergency’ levels of hunger

The IPC report said that the entire territory remained classified as “Emergency,” with UN agencies stressing that the scale of destruction of agricultural destruction, hunger, malnutrition and disease remained “alarmingly high.”

The agencies stressed that despite improved access to aid since a ceasefire came into effect on October 10, assistance is still insufficient.

“Humanitarian needs remain staggering, with current assistance addressing only the most basic survival requirements,” the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, the World Food Programme (WFP) and the UN’s agriculture agency (FAO) said in a joint statement.

The agencies called for a substantial increase in aid to the Gaza Strip, saying: “Only access, supplies and funding at scale can prevent famine from returning.”

Around 1.6 million people are forecast to face “crisis” levels of food insecurity up to April 15, according to the IPC report.

The IPC declared that famine had broken out in Gaza City in August.

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire yet to enter second phase

The announcement comes against the backdrop of a shaky US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas militant group, with the both parties accusing each other of near-daily violations of the truce.

The first phase of the ceasefire is close to completion, with the remains of one hostage taken in the October 7, 2023 terror attacks by Hamas still in Gaza.

Earlier this month, mediators Qatar and Egypt called for the next step to be taken in the three-phase agreement.

The second phase stipulates a withdrawal of Israeli troops from parts of the Gaza Strip, with an interim authority taking control of the territory and an international stabilization force being deployed.

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet with senior officials from Egypt, Turkey and Qatar in Miami on Friday to discuss the second phase of the Gaza plan. 

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Canadian authorities charged a man who allegedly conspired with the Islamic State to provide information to ISIS and commit murder, and officials linked him to several alleged hate crimes targeting members of the Jewish community.

Waleed Khan, 26, of Toronto, is accused of conspiring to commit murder for a terrorist group, providing funds and property to the terrorist group ISIS and aiding terrorist activity, Toronto police said Friday. 

Authorities allege Khan’s crimes took place between June 17 and Aug. 17, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. 

In addition to the terrorism charges, Khan and two other men are accused of conducting several attacks against women and members of the Jewish community, according to authorities.

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Waleed Khan is facing multiple charges relating to allegations of conspiring with the Islamic State to provide information to ISIS, along with two attempted kidnappings, according to Toronto police. (Toronto Police Service)

Osman Azizov, 18, and Fahad Sadaat, 19, were arrested in two alleged attempted kidnappings in the Greater Toronto Area in May and June, according to Toronto police. 

In May, authorities say a woman was approached by the three men — one armed with a handgun and another with a knife — who then attempted to force her into a vehicle. However, the three individuals allegedly fled when approached by another motorist. 

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Osman Azizov is facing multiple charges from two separate alleged kidnapping incidents, according to Toronto police. (Toronto Police Service)

Less than one month later, the three men allegedly approached a pair of women while carrying a handgun, rifle and knife. Authorities said they began chasing the victims until a nearby witness intervened. 

After taking the three suspects into custody, authorities said investigators discovered a trove of guns and evidence suggesting the commission of additional hate crimes targeting members of the Jewish community. 

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Fahad Sadaat is facing multiple charges stemming from two separate alleged kidnapping incidents, according to Toronto police. (Toronto Police Service)

Police say 79 charges have been brought against the three men, with each facing 14 charges, including attempted kidnapping with a firearm, sexual assault with a weapon and hate crimes.

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“What began as armed, coordinated attempts to kidnap women led to significant arrests and charges, stopping a dangerous escalation of hate-motivated crimes and terrorism across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond,” Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah said in a statement. 

“Thank you to our investigators and partners at the Toronto Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for their collaboration and tireless efforts to keep our communities safe.”

Fox News Digital’s Adriana James-Rodil contributed to this report. 

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Epstein Files Transparency Act does not allow DoJ to redact names of government officials

Although Bondi is permitted to redact sensitive information in the Epstein files, it explicitly states that individuals, including government officials, cannot be withheld.

“No record shall be withheld, delayed, or redacted on the basis of embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity, including to any government official, public figure, or foreign dignitary,” the act states.

Ariana Baio19 December 2025 20:57

Trump refuses to take questions about Epstein files after announcement

President Donald Trump refused to answer any questions about the forthcoming Epstein files after ending a press conference Friday afternoon

Trump refuses to take questions on Epstein Files and Kennedy Center renaming

Ariana Baio19 December 2025 20:45

Unclear when DoJ will release files – or how

Department of Justice officials confirmed they would release “several hundred thousand” pages of documents in the Epstein files, but it is unclear when or how they will be released.

The department has not issued guidance regarding how the public can find the Epstein files online – the Epstein Files Transparency Act does require the documents to be “searchable.”

Reports claimed the department was set to release the files at 3 p.m. ET, but there was no sight of them immediately.

Ariana Baio19 December 2025 20:26

Frustration in Justice Department as it races to make redactions: report

Justice Department staff who are tasked with redacting information in the Epstein files are reportedly growing frustrated with a lack of direction under the tight deadline, sources told CNN.

A significant number of redactions are necessary to protect the identity of survivors, national security interests and ongoing litigation.

Each attorney is spending time making time-consuming redactions among thousands of pages.

But lawyers are reportedly unsure if they have the proper understanding of how to make the most information available while conducting redactions, sources told CNN.

Ariana Baio19 December 2025 20:04

Newsom’s office speculates Trump, Bondi and Kash are ‘hiding’ something

Governor Gavin Newsom’s office speculated Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel are “hiding” something, after the Justice Department said it would not release them all Friday.

“WHAT ARE TRUMP, BONDI, AND KASH HIDING!!” Newsom’s office wrote.

“RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES”

Ariana Baio19 December 2025 19:40

DoJ rejects criticisms, says they are meeting dealing while protecting victims

A spokesperson for the Department of Justice Public Affairs rejected claims that the department was not meeting the congressionally imposed deadline to release the Epstein files, claiming it is being done while protecting victims.

“The DOJ is releasing a massive tranche of new documents that the Biden and Obama administrations refused to release,” it added.

“The story here: the Trump administration is providing levels of transparency that prior administrations never even contemplated. The initial deadline is being met as we work diligently to protect victims,” the spokesperson added.

Epstein was federally indicted in 2019 while Trump was president.

The government investigated Epstein in 2006, but prosecutors handed Epstein a sweetheart deal. Obama became president in 2008, but Epstein was facing several civil lawsuits at the time.

Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, also faced a federal trial in 2021 for child sex trafficking – meaning much of the documents likely could not be released until her trial and the appeals process were over.

Ariana Baio19 December 2025 19:33

Republicans on House Oversight Committee blast Dems for ‘cherry-picking’ and say Trump is cleared of wrongdoing

Republicans on the GOP-led House Oversight Committee blasted their Democratic colleagues Friday ahead of the DOJ’s release of investigative materials in its possession.

Republicans accused Democrats of repeatedly “cherry-picking” edited photos from Epstein’s estate “to try to score political points and create a hoax against President Trump.”

“They chase headlines at the expense of victims. They can NEVER be trusted to run serious investigations,” the group wrote.

In another post, the committee accused top Democrat Robert Garcia of failing to acknowledge that there is “NO evidence” against Trump.

“The smokescreen has been lifted, no one believes your lies,” they wrote.

Trump has not been accused of wrongdoing, but Democratic lawmakers have demanded a full public accounting to determine his connections to Epstein and an alleged wider network of powerful pedophiles.

Alex Woodward19 December 2025 19:25

Will Ghislaine Maxwell’s latest appeal complicate the Epstein files’ release?

Ghislaine Maxwell asked a federal court in New York this week to set aside her sex trafficking conviction.

Maxwell — who filed the petition from prison while she serves a 20-year sentence for her role in a decade-long scheme to sexually exploit and abuse minor girls with Epstein — claims “substantial new evidence has emerged” that shows she did not receive a fair trial.

The Epstein Files Transparency Act does allow the DOJ to withhold documents that could jeopardize an active federal investigation.

A federal judge has already ordered that grand jury materials in her case be unsealed, but if the judge considers her motion, Maxwell’s long-shot request could complicate the release of those documents.

Alex Woodward19 December 2025 19:10

Watch: Trump speaks from the White House as DOJ prepares to release Epstein files

Alex Woodward19 December 2025 18:50

Inside the Epstein files: All the documents already public ahead of government deadline

Thousands of documents in Epstein’s cases, and the probe against his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, have already been made public by government officials, law enforcement and federal courts.

The Department of Justice is expected to release “hundreds of thousands” more Friday. A person’s inclusion in documents or photographs does not indicate wrongdoing.

Here is what we know so far.

Alex Woodward19 December 2025 18:40

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• Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt are “settling into a rhythm” after welcoming their baby daughter earlier this month
• The model recently shared that she had to have a wisdom tooth taken out one day after giving birth
• Now, a source tells PEOPLE that the two are doing well after Hewitt’s “unexpected hiccup”

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt are “settling into a rhythm” after welcoming their daughter.

A source exclusively tells PEOPLE that the comedian, 32, and his model girlfriend, 29, are finding their footing in the week after Hewitt had her wisdom tooth extracted just one day after giving birth to Scottie Rose.

“Elsie is doing really well now and feeling so much better since having the tooth taken care of,” the insider says. “It was an unexpected hiccup right after the delivery, but she handled it like a champ and has been focused on resting and soaking in these first moments with the baby.”

From Left: Elsie Hewitt and Pete Davidson in Los Angeles on July 27, 2025.

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“Being home has been really special for them,” the source continues. “They’re settling into a rhythm, taking everything day by day and just enjoying getting to know their daughter. It’s been a lot of firsts, but it’s a really happy, exciting time for both of them.”

They also shared that the couple is navigating this new chapter together and leaning on each other in the early stages of parenthood. “They’ve very much in it together,” adds the source. “They’ve both learning as they go, supporting each other and feeling grateful as they step into this new chapter as parents.”

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On Dec. 19, Hewitt shared a selfie of herself and her daughter on her Instagram Stories of them pictured in the back of a car following her dental surgery. She sarcastically commented on the experience, asking if anyone else had to go through that.

“who else had to get a wisdom tooth removed directly from the hospital the day after they gave birth” she wrote over the photo.

From Left: Elsie Hewitt and Pete Davidson in New York City on May 15, 2025.

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The Saturday Night Live alum and his girlfriend welcomed their first baby together on Friday, Dec. 12, before sharing the news on Instagram nearly a week later on Dec. 18.

“my best work yet, i am absolutely overflowing with love and gratitude and disbelief,” Hewitt captioned the post, which featured a photo of the couple holding their newborn, while Davidson added, “wu tang forever.”

The post included several intimate photos of the comedian and the model with their baby. The couple kept Scottie’s face private by putting a white heart emoji over her face in each photo.

Scottie is named after Davidson’s late father, Scott Matthew Davidson, a New York City firefighter who died while responding to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, when Davidson was 7. Rose is Hewitt’s middle name.

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Published: 14:37 EST, 19 December 2025 | Updated: 14:49 EST, 19 December 2025

David Walliams has ‘strongly denied’ allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women at his publisher HarperCollins who today dropped him as an author. 

Mr Walliams, 54, has been accused of ‘harassing’ junior female employees at the firm following an investigation that began last year. 

One of the women who raised concerns about his behaviour was given a five-figure payout and has since left the company, The Telegraph reports.

Mr Walliams previously came under scrutiny following allegations of sexist remarks he is said to have made whilst a judge on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent. 

But it was revealed today that he was also at the heart of an investigation at Harper Collins after allegations were made about is behaviour in 2023.

A junior colleague is said to have complained about his conduct, leading to other staff members being interviewed. 

A spokesperson for David Walliams has since responded to the claims. 

They said: ‘David has never been informed of any allegations raised against him by HarperCollins. He was not party to any investigation or given any opportunity to answer questions. David strongly denies that he has behaved inappropriately and is taking legal advice.’

David Walliams, 54, is accused of ‘harassing’ junior female employees at the firm, resulting in one staff member being offered a five-figure settlement

The children’s author has published more than 40 works which have been translated into 55 languages and sold more than 60 million copies

Sources told the The Telegraph that the investigation led to several junior employees being kept away from the author and one being paid a settlement.

Former employees also described how they were advised to work in pairs when meeting with him and told not to visit his home.

Allegations first emerged in 2023, prompting interviews with staff who worked with Mr Walliams, with the investigation reportedly involving an in-house lawyer.

But he is understood to have not been aware of the investigation at the time or been informed of its conclusions. 

A spokesman for Harper Collins said: ‘After careful consideration, and under the leadership of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish any new titles by David Walliams. The author is aware of this decision.

‘HarperCollins takes employee wellbeing extremely seriously and has processes in place for reporting and investigating concerns. To respect the privacy of individuals we do not comment on internal matters.’

The decision to drop Walliams comes after the departure of former CEO Charlie Redmayne in October.

The children’s author, who began writing books in 2008, has published more than 40 works which have been translated into 55 languages and sold more than 60 million copies. 

This is a breaking news story. More to follow.  

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