Court documents revealing the names of over 150 individuals associated with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein are set to be released this week. The documents are part of a defamation lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre against Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former associate and convicted child trafficker. The lawsuit was settled in 2017, but Maxwell's attorneys had fought to keep the names private. However, their objection was lifted in 2022, a year after Maxwell's conviction. The unsealed records will include the names of alleged victims, individuals not accused of wrongdoing, and third parties. Only 10 people successfully argued for their names to remain private due to their status as victims. Two individuals, identified as Jane Doe 107 and Jane Doe 110, have requested further consideration for the protection of their identities. The court has granted Jane Doe 107 until January 22 to submit evidence supporting her claim that unsealing her name would cause physical harm. The release of the documents does not imply involvement in any wrongdoing by the individuals named. The civil case brought by Giuffre against Maxwell in 2015 played a significant role in the criminal case against Maxwell, who was later sentenced to 20 years in prison on sex trafficking charges. Giuffre also filed a sexual assault lawsuit against Prince Andrew, which was settled in 2022. Prince Andrew has denied the allegations. The Miami Herald, whose investigation led to Epstein's arrest in 2019, initially sued for the release of all documents related to the Giuffre v Maxwell lawsuit. The first set of documents was unsealed in August 2019, a day before Epstein's death in jail. The names to be released this week are expected to include known associates of Epstein and alleged victims of sexual abuse. The court has stated that the names of minor victims who have not testified or were not previously known to the public will remain sealed. Epstein's death in 2019 sparked conspiracy theories, with some claiming foul play. A Department of Justice report in 2021 found no evidence contradicting the conclusion that Epstein died by suicide. Epstein had connections to prominent figures, including former President Bill Clinton and former President Donald Trump. The latest documents to be unsealed are part of the defamation lawsuit filed by Giuffre against Maxwell. Giuffre accused Epstein and Maxwell of sexually abusing her and directing her to have sex with other men from 2000 to 2002. Maxwell was arrested in 2020 and convicted in 2022 on sex trafficking charges. She is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence and has filed an appeal.