Timeline
16 documented events · 1987-2026
Epstein Meets Wexner
1987Les Wexner becomes Epstein's only known client.
Power of Attorney
1991Wexner gives Epstein complete control over his finances.
Island Purchase
1999Epstein purchases Little St. James Island.
THE Photo
Mar 2001Prince Andrew photographed with Virginia Giuffre at Maxwell's London home.
Africa Trip
Sept 2002Clinton, Spacey, Tucker fly on Lolita Express.
Palm Beach Investigation
2005Police receive first complaint about Epstein.
Sweetheart Plea Deal
June 200813 months, work release. 40+ victims ignored.
Gates Flight
Mar 2013Bill Gates flies on Lolita Express.
Epstein Arrested
July 6, 2019Arrested at Teterboro Airport on federal sex trafficking charges.
Epstein Found Dead
Aug 10, 2019Found dead in MCC Manhattan cell. Cameras malfunctioned.
Maxwell Arrested
July 2020Captured in New Hampshire after year on the run.
Maxwell Convicted
Dec 2021Found guilty on 5 of 6 counts including sex trafficking.
Andrew Settlement
Feb 2022Prince Andrew settles with Virginia Giuffre for £12M+.
Maxwell Sentenced
June 2022Sentenced to 20 years. Earliest release 2037.
Epstein Files Act Signed
Nov 2025Trump signs Epstein Files Transparency Act into law.
DOJ Releases 3.5M Pages
Jan 2026DOJ releases 3.5 million pages under Transparency Act.