New DOJ Files Reveal Epstein’s Ex-girlfriend Shared Disturbing Emails About Slaves

New DOJ files show Epstein’s ex-girlfriend shared disturbing, slave-related emails.
Feb. 10 2026, Published 10:34 a.m. ET
The latest files released by U.S. authorities regarding Jeffrey Epstein have brought British woman Shelley Lewis back into the public eye. The latest release of the Epstein files includes discussions about Lewis and Epstein having a baby together. Lewis allegedly remained in contact with Epstein until late 2018.
Lewis’ name first appeared when email exchanges between Epstein and his business partner and ally Ghislaine Maxwell suggested a relationship between the two.
According to an email exchange between Epstein and Maxwell, Lewis dated Epstein from 1999 to 2002. In a January 2015 email conversation, Maxwell said she would appreciate it if Lewis spoke publicly about her relationship with Epstein.
Latest findings about Shelley Lewis who was allegedly involved with Epstein between 1999-2002 has shocked readers.
The latest files reveal that the two discussed having a baby together. In one of the messages, Lewis wrote, "Let's meet I want to talk to you.. don't worry, won't put you on the spot about a baby."
The files reveal that Lewis sent an email to Epstein that included a link to a story about the descendants of Africans. It directed Epstein to a piece about the Gullah Geechee community, whose descendants arrived in America as 18th-century slaves. In the message she added, "where to find new help," apparently suggesting that Epstein could be interested in hiring people from the community.
In another interaction, Lewis sent a message to Epstein in 2014 that read, "Love you!!" along with a picture of a pig dressed as a tiger. The files also reveal that Lewis assisted Epstein with renovations at his New York properties and private Caribbean island. Messages also show her requesting that Epstein guarantee her an apartment and provide $3,000 monthly payments.
Details of Lewis frequently visiting Epstein's private island, Little St. James, have also surfaced. She repeatedly appears on Epstein's private aircraft flight logs.
Later emails suggest that there were tensions between the two. In April 2010, Lewis wrote that she did not know how to make Epstein happy. "I misperceived my value in your life and bent to your line of thought. I spent too long honoring relationships that didn't serve me or had expired."
In another 2010 email, Lewis requested Epstein’s help covering visa expenses. In 2012, Epstein sent an article to Lewis asking her to examine alternative relationship models, including polyamory.
Who is Shelley Lewis?
Shelley Lewis is a children's book publisher and wellness entrepreneur from Manchester, England.
According to the bio on her website https://shelleylewis.com/, she grew up in the British countryside and moved to New York in her twenties, where she developed an interest in humanitarian topics and deepened her spirituality through an encounter with Sufism. She is currently developing a project called the "Soul Advice Fund."
Lewis, who is reportedly now based in Abu Dhabi, has never publicly commented on her alleged connections to Epstein.
The documents released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) do not suggest she was aware of or involved in Epstein's criminal activity.
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