The Most Controversial Images from the Epstein Document Release | Check Inside
The Department of Justice’s release of millions of pages related to Jeffrey Epstein has ignited a global firestorm, but the controversy deepened with the admission that “technical or human error” led to the publication of highly sensitive material.
Former US President Bill Clinton
A painting of former US President Bill Clinton wearing a dress is displayed inside the Manhattan home of Jeffrey Epstein, in this image from his estate, released by the US Justice Department on December 19, 2025. (Image: DOJ)
Michael Jackson
In one image, Jagger can be seen sitting between Epstein and former US President Bill Clinton. Popstar Jackson is also pictured standing next to Clinton, and posing for a photo with Epstein in front of a painting in another. (Image: DOJ)
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
In one black-and-white image, Andrew can be seen lying across the laps of five people whose faces have all been blacked out, while Maxwell stands behind them. (Image: DOJ)
Bill Gates
Bill Gates is depicted posing with women whose faces have been redacted. No suggestion was made by the lawmakers who released the images that any of the people in the photos acted unlawfully. (Image: DOJ)
Donald Trump
A photo originally labelled File 468, which includes a picture of Trump, has been removed from the Justice Department’s Epstein files website. (Image: DOJ)