French Prosecutors Reopen Jean-Luc Brunel Investigation Amid New Epstein Links

French judicial authorities are intensifying their scrutiny of the Jeffrey Epstein affair by reopening investigations that potentially involve French nationals. On February 14, 2026, the Paris prosecutor’s office announced it had commissioned magistrates to thoroughly analyze documents recently released by the United States, which may implicate individuals in France connected to the high-profile case.

Central to this renewed focus is the case of Jean-Luc Brunel, a former modeling agent closely linked with Epstein. Brunel was a subject of the initial French inquiry conducted from 2019 to 2023, which was closed in 2023 with a decision of dismissal after his death by suicide in custody in 2022. Despite the prior closure, authorities plan a comprehensive re-examination of Brunel’s investigation file.

The initial probe revealed Brunel’s proximity to Epstein, sparking significant judicial and public attention. The reanalysis comes amid heightened scrutiny triggered by the recent unveiling of United States documents shedding more light on the web of connections surrounding Epstein’s criminal network.

This development underlines France’s commitment to thoroughly investigating all possible French links to Epstein’s crimes. While the details of the new allegations or implicated individuals have not been disclosed, the prosecutor's office’s decision emphasizes a persistent effort to uncover the extent of involvement in the scandal.

Quote from the Paris prosecutor’s office highlighted the decision to initiate this renewed examination as part of the ongoing bid for justice: "We are conducting a comprehensive re-analysis of the Jean-Luc Brunel case following new information and in light of recently released documents."

As investigations progress, French authorities remain vigilant in addressing any new evidence in this sensitive and high-profile case, signaling that the legal scrutiny of the Epstein network in France is far from over.