2008 – Jeffrey Epstein pleads guilty to state charges for prostituting minors, a conviction that later frames all subsequent contacts and raises scrutiny of his network [3].

2009 – Sarah Ferguson emails Epstein “Thank you Jeffrey for being the brother I have always wished for” and later asks him for a £20,000 rent loan, showing a personal and financial reliance after her business venture collapses [3].

2010 – Flavio Briatore emails Epstein seeking a conversation, and Epstein later refers to him as “my Italian friend” while discussing a potential aircraft purchase for Mohamed Al Fayed and a Chelsea property sale [2].

Mar 2011 – Ferguson replies to Epstein’s complaint about an Evening Standard story, writing she feels “deep regret” about her ties to him [5].

Apr 2011 – Ferguson tells Epstein she will not call him a “P” and acts to “protect my own brand,” highlighting reputational concerns [5].

Sept 2011 – Ferguson congratulates Epstein on a baby boy she heard about from “The Duke,” reinforcing their continued friendly correspondence [3].

Oct 1 2011 – Nicolas Princen meets Epstein in a Paris salon; Princen later describes the encounter as “without any follow‑up” and “quite useless,” illustrating Epstein’s attempts to court high‑level political advisers [6].

2011 – David Stern again flags EMI as a “Chinese‑friendly” asset and Kevin Law proposes a UK partner for a KKR‑led syndicate, yet no bid materialises and KKR declines comment [1].

2013 Apr 26 – Steve Tisch emails Epstein asking for a “very sweet girl” he met at Epstein’s house; Epstein replies he will “get all info” and describes another woman as a Russian “civilian” who “rarely tells the full truth, but fun” [4].

2013 Jun 2 – Epstein texts Tisch “you should be in ny ths week, have new present,” and Tisch asks “Is my present in NYC?” indicating ongoing, informal exchanges [4].

2013 Jun 10 – Tisch requests a “Tahitian … exotic” woman in New York; Epstein provides a redacted name and confirms she is not a “working girl,” showing the transactional nature of their contact [4].

2013 – The NFL notes it is reviewing Tisch’s 2013 emails about adult women to determine policy implications, signalling a possible league investigation [2].

2015 Sep 16 – Ariane de Rothschild sends an angry English‑language email to Epstein beginning “Tu crois à ces conneries !! ?,” reflecting a familiar but strained advisory relationship that began in 2013 [7].

2016 – Josh Harris writes to Epstein “happy to catch up,” maintaining email contact despite attempts to block Epstein’s corporate overtures [2].

May 2017 – Jean Todt visits Epstein’s New York home after a Norwegian diplomat arranges the meeting, and he plans follow‑up meetings in Paris or Geneva, demonstrating Epstein’s continued reach into elite sports circles [2].

2018 – Ariane de Rothschild and David de Rothschild reach a settlement that defines permissible uses of the Rothschild brand, ending a public feud that had involved Epstein as an informal adviser [7].

2021 – Benjamin de Rothschild, who backed Ariane’s rise to head the Swiss arm of Edmond de Rothschild, dies, marking a leadership transition within the family‑controlled bank [7].

Jan 31 2026 – The U.S. Department of Justice releases files revealing Tisch’s 2013 emails requesting women, exposing the depth of his contact with Epstein and prompting public statements that he never visited Epstein’s island [4].

Feb 2 2026 – DOJ‑released emails show Ferguson’s post‑conviction affection for Epstein, including the 2009 “brother” quote and a 2009 request for a £20,000 rent loan, intensifying scrutiny of her charitable work [3].

Feb 3 2026 – Sarah’s Trust announces it will shut down “for the foreseeable future” after months of board deliberation, citing the fallout from the leaked emails that reveal Ferguson’s continued friendship with Epstein [5].

Feb 4 2026 – DOJ releases millions of pages documenting post‑conviction contacts between Epstein and senior sports figures: Todt’s 2017 Paris meeting, Briatore’s 2010 business talks, Harris’s 2013 breakfast and 2016 “catch up,” Boehly’s 2011 meetings, and Tisch’s 2013 women‑request emails, prompting the NFL to review its policies [2].

Feb 5 2026 – DOJ files confirm Epstein acted as an unofficial adviser to Edmond de Rothschild’s Swiss operations from 2013‑2019, and reveal a 2015 angry email from Ariane de Rothschild, underscoring his influence in high‑finance circles [7].

Feb 20 2026 – DOJ emails disclose Epstein’s 2009‑2010 attempt to buy into EMI after David Stern’s suggestion, his query “Do we need help – mandelson?” and Lord Mandelson’s brief, redacted reply, while the deal ultimately collapses and Citigroup assumes control of EMI [1].

Feb 21 2026 – DOJ releases the email chain confirming Princen’s Oct 1 2011 Paris meeting with Epstein, noting the encounter’s lack of follow‑up and linking the British multimillionaire Ian Osborne (who arranged the dinner) to his current role at Havas [6].