US lawmakers have released more than 20,000 pages of documents from the estate of the disgraced financier and convicted late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Some of the documents mention Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the former prince and brother of King Charles; US President Donald Trump; Trump's former advisor Steve Bannon; and a cast of other characters from the world of media, politics, and entertainment, who highlight the extent of Epstein's contact book.

Trump was a friend of Epstein's for years, but the president has said they fell out in about 2004, years before Epstein was first arrested. Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.

Among the notable names mentioned in the documents are:

Michael Wolff

Michael Wolff, 72, is an American journalist and columnist. The latest files have illuminated a relationship between Wolff and Epstein, emphasizing emails discussing Trump when he was campaigning for the presidency.

Larry Summers

Correspondences between Epstein and Larry Summers, former Treasury Secretary, illustrate their acquaintance, with discussions of dinners and meetings with global figures.

Kathryn Ruemmler

Emails between Epstein and Kathryn Ruemmler, who served as White House counsel during Obama’s presidency, reveal discussions about hush-money payments made by Trump.

Peter Thiel

Billionaire investor Peter Thiel's name reappears, asserting he was invited to visit Epstein's Caribbean island in 2018.

Noam Chomsky

The famed linguist's correspondence with Epstein has been included, addressing academic topics and Trump.

Peggy Siegal

Publicist Peggy Siegal consulted Epstein during the emerging scandal, reflecting on his attempts to engage media figures.

This unfolding narrative raises questions about the relationships and boundaries of prominent individuals within Epstein's extensive network.