Tara Brown is set to front a major new investigation for 60 Minutes, turning the spotlight back on one of the most notorious scandals of modern times.
Airing on Monday, March 2, at 9.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now, The Reckoning: Inside the Epstein Files examines the fallout from the latest release of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
If you’re in the US, Canada, or New Zealand and want to watch this documentary for free, just use a VPN like ExpressVPN, connect to an Australian server, and log in to Channel 9/9Now to stream it at no cost.
The program focuses on the impact of the so-called Epstein Files, which detail the late financier’s extensive network of powerful associates and revisit the questions that have lingered since his death more than six years ago.
For many, the name Jeffrey Epstein has become synonymous with one of the most far-reaching sexual abuse scandals in recent history. The newly released documents have reignited scrutiny, not only of Epstein’s crimes, but also of the high-profile figures named within them.
According to the material examined in the documentary, the files contain millions of documents referencing Epstein’s connections to prominent individuals, including royals, political leaders, business figures and cultural identities. The revelations have intensified global scrutiny of institutions, from governments to financial organisations, over what was known about Epstein’s conduct and when.
In a significant development, UK police last week arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over alleged misconduct in public office. The former Prince was questioned about his role as the UK trade representative between 2001–2011, amid reports he shared confidential government documents with Epstein.
In this documentary, Tara Brown traces Epstein’s trajectory from college dropout to a figure embedded within elite financial and political circles. The investigation explores how he cultivated influence and wealth while concealing the abuse of young women and girls.
The special draws on more than six years of reporting by Brown into Epstein’s crimes. Viewers will hear directly from whistleblowers and survivors, including:
- Patricia Schmidt, one of Epstein’s former girlfriends, speaking publicly about their relationship for the first time on television
- Philip Messing, a former school friend, reflecting on Epstein’s childhood in Sea Gate, Brooklyn
- Mark Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein’s brother, who is named in the released documents
- Thomas Massie, U.S. Republican Congressman and co-author of the Epstein Files Transparency Act
- Scott Spizer, a former student at the Dalton School, where Epstein taught physics and maths in the 1970s
- Jena-Lisa Jones, a Florida survivor abused by Epstein at the age of 14
- David Enrich, deputy investigations editor at The New York Times
More than six years after Epstein’s death, the consequences of his crimes continue to ripple through political, financial and legal systems around the world. The program examines what has changed since the files became public — and what remains unresolved.
The Reckoning: Inside the Epstein Files airs Monday, March 2, at 9.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
