2005 – Survivors’ advocacy pushes authorities to act, leading to Jeffrey Epstein’s July 2019 arrest on new sex‑trafficking charges after years of ignored complaints [4].

2008 – Epstein receives a non‑prosecution agreement under President George W. Bush, serving only 13 months for soliciting a minor, illustrating early governmental leniency [4].

2011 – An email from Epstein references Donald Trump, marking one of the earliest documented connections between Trump and Epstein that later appear in the DOJ‑reviewed files [1].

2014‑2021 – Union Minister Hardeep Puri exchanges 62 emails and holds 14 meetings with Epstein, later downplaying the crimes while claiming ignorance, highlighting Indian political links uncovered in the files [4].

2022 – Prince Andrew is stripped of his royal titles and removed from Windsor Castle after public outrage over his friendship with Epstein, setting a precedent for elite accountability [3].

Mid‑2025 – The Trump administration cites an unsigned FBI memo stating there is “no evidence to investigate uncharged third parties,” using it to downplay the need for further probes of individuals named in the released files [2].

2025 – Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps back from public commitments, describing himself as “deeply ashamed” after emails reveal sexist remarks and personal advice requests to Epstein, reflecting personal fallout among U.S. officials [3].

Feb 2026 – The Department of Justice completes its mandated review of millions of Epstein‑related documents, finds no basis for new prosecutions, and announces the findings publicly, while Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confirms the review is finished [1].

Feb 5, 2026 – President Donald Trump urges the nation to “move on” from the Epstein scandal, claiming his name appears over 6,000 times in the files but asserting no incriminating evidence, as survivors and Democrats call for fuller disclosure [1].

Feb 5, 2026 – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a potential revolt in his Labour Party after MPs demand accountability for alleged Epstein ties, threatening his premiership amid a rebellion over the scandal [3].

Feb 5, 2026 – Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp resigns from his leadership role after newly released emails show he communicated with Epstein as recently as 2019, though he remains a partner at the firm [3].

Feb 5, 2026 – Former ambassador Peter Mandelson comes under criminal investigation for allegedly leaking market‑sensitive information to Epstein during the 2008 financial crisis, prompting his resignation from the House of Lords and the Labour Party [3].

Feb 5, 2026 – The House of Representatives schedules former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to testify later in February as part of a separate congressional Epstein inquiry, raising political stakes ahead of the November elections [1].

Feb 19, 2026 – Prince Andrew is arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, as UK authorities continue to examine claims he passed sensitive information to Epstein while serving as a trade envoy [2].

Feb 19, 2026 – Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland is charged with aggravated corruption after investigators probe gifts, travel, and loans tied to his former office, expanding the European legal fallout from the files [2].

Feb 19, 2026 – UK police search two properties linked to Peter Mandelson following accusations he shared market‑moving information with Epstein, intensifying scrutiny of his alleged data leaks [2].

Feb 19, 2026 – Prosecutors in Paris launch two investigations into possible sex‑abuse and financial misconduct tied to Epstein, while Latvian authorities begin a human‑trafficking probe and Norwegian police examine a prominent diplomat, signaling a broad European investigative wave [2].

Feb 19, 2026 – Attorney General Pam Bondi tells the House Judiciary Committee that “we have pending investigations in our office,” contradicting earlier FBI assurances and indicating new U.S. probes into Epstein’s connections to prominent Democrats [2].

Feb 19, 2026 – Indian industrialist Anil Ambani emails Epstein seeking help arranging meetings with Jared Kushner and Steve Bannon ahead of a planned Indian prime‑ministerial visit to Washington, revealing attempts to leverage Epstein’s network for political access [4].

Feb 19, 2026 – The Lok Sabha refuses to debate the newly released Epstein documents, effectively barring discussion of the files in India’s parliament despite public pressure, suggesting governmental protection of implicated officials [4].

Nov 2026 (future) – Democrats plan to issue subpoenas for Trump and other Republicans if they win control of the House, aiming to compel testimony and documents related to the Epstein files as part of their broader investigative agenda [1].