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CASE FILEREF: BRETT-RATNER
Denied Involvement

Brett Ratner

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Case Notes

Film director and producer, directed and produced "Melania", which revolves around the experiences of Melania Trump, the first lady of the United States, in the 20 days before her husband Donald's second presidential inauguration.

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

Brett Ratner, a film director, appears in photographs contained in the unsealed Epstein files released in late 2025 and early 2026. The photos show Ratner at social events with Jeffrey Epstein and unidentified women. Ratner has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein. He has explicitly denied any meaningful relationship with Epstein, stating in a February 2026 interview on 'Piers Morgan Uncensored' that he met Epstein only once at an event approximately 20 years ago to which his then-fiancée invited him. Ratner stated: 'I've never been in contact with Jeffrey Epstein before that photo and never in contact with him after.' Emails in the Epstein files show Epstein attempted to connect with Ratner and discussed their overlapping social circles, but there is no evidence that Ratner engaged with Epstein's criminal activities or knew of them. Ratner's previous 2017 sexual misconduct allegations are separate from the Epstein matter.

Determination Timeline

DENIED INVOLVEMENTrecorded Feb 23, 2026

Brett Ratner denied any involvement with Jeffrey Epstein beyond a single photo taken about 20 years ago at an event to which his then-fiancee invited him, stating he had no contact with Epstein before or after.

Document References (0)

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Media Coverage (3)

EPSTEIN INVESTIGATION // DOJ DOCUMENT RELEASESLAST STATUS CHECK: March 20, 2026