Investigative Journalism (Print)
The Miami Herald — Julie Brown (2018)
“Perversion of Justice” series (November 2018) by Julie Brown is universally credited with reigniting public attention to the Epstein case. The series:
- Documented the 2008 NPA and its victims
- Featured testimony from numerous accusers who had not previously spoken publicly
- Directly led to Florida officials reopening the case
- Won the Pulitzer Prize finalist recognition
The New York Times
Extensive coverage beginning in 2019 included the investigation into Epstein’s science network and the story about his DNA seeding plans.
The New Yorker — Ronan Farrow
The New Yorker’s coverage, particularly Farrow’s reporting on MIT Media Lab donations, became central to the institutional accountability narrative.
Books
”Perversion of Justice” — Julie Brown (2021)
Expanded from her Herald series, Brown’s book is the most comprehensive journalistic account of the Epstein case through 2021.
”One Nation Under Blackmail” — Whitney Webb (2022)
Two-volume, ~1,200 page investigation into Epstein’s intelligence connections and the historical context of similar operations. Controversial but extensively documented.
”A Death on Diamond Mountain” (N/A)
Various authors have written about the Epstein death circumstances.
”Epstein: Dead Men Tell No Tales” — Melissa Cronin and Dylan Howard
Focus on Epstein’s death and the circumstances at MCC.
Documentaries
Netflix: “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich” (2020)
Four-part documentary featuring testimony from Virginia Giuffre, Chauntae Davies, Michelle Licata, and others. Directed by Lisa Bryant.
HBO: “The Vow” (adjacent)
HBO’s documentary on NXIVM draws parallels to Epstein’s operation — both involving sex cult-like operations run by a male narcissist with female enablers.
ABC News: Various
ABC News produced multiple documentary and specials about Epstein after the Amy Robach hot mic scandal about killed stories.
Court-Adjacent Books
”Relentless Pursuit” — Bradley Edwards (2020)
Written by victims’ attorney Bradley Edwards, who spent decades pursuing Epstein through civil litigation.
Alan Dershowitz — Multiple Books
Dershowitz has written multiple books defending himself against accusations related to the Epstein case.