Documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including a birthday book compiled for his 50th birthday by Ghislaine Maxwell, were released in full by the US House Oversight Committee. The book contains contributions from art collectors Leon Black and Leslie Wexner, as well as a lewd drawing by President Donald Trump. The release also includes Epstein's last will, his 2007 non-prosecution deal, and entries from his contact book. Black contributed a handwritten poem calling Epstein a "Dear Friend," while Wexner included a note with a drawing of breasts.
The release matters because it further exposes the close ties between Epstein and two of the art world's most prominent collectors and philanthropists. Leon Black, a top collector and former chair of the Museum of Modern Art's board, and Leslie Wexner, a billionaire collector who lent his name to the Wexner Center for the Arts, have both faced scrutiny over their relationships with Epstein. The documents underscore ongoing questions about the art world's connections to controversial figures and the ethical responsibilities of major donors and trustees.