The US Justice Department has released all available files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including a list of over 300 prominent figures mentioned across millions of pages of records, images and videos, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Sunday. Officials stress that inclusion in the records does not imply wrongdoing and may reflect references in diverse contexts. The disclosure complies with a transparency law established by Congress in 2025.
What Did the Justice Department Release Now?
The Justice Department has released millions of pages of records, images and videos tied to Epstein and his network to comply with a transparency law passed by Congress in 2025. According to an official communication to lawmakers, the department released all “records, documents, communications and investigative materials in the possession of the Department” that relate to any of nine different categories specified by the Act. The release includes materials gathered over years of investigations into Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted for her role in facilitating the sex trafficking network.
Who Are the Over 300 Names Mentioned in Latest Epstein Documents?
The letter sent to Congress contains a list of more than 300 prominent figures whose names appear across the records. The list includes US President Donald Trump, former president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Britain’s Prince Harry, as well as public figures such as Bill Gates, Woody Allen, Kim Kardashian, Kurt Cobain, Mark Zuckerberg and Bruce Springsteen. Officials note that inclusion in the documents does not imply wrongdoing and may reflect references in a variety of contexts, from direct communications with Epstein or associates to mentions in media reports included in investigative files.
What Did Attorney General Pam Bondi Say About the Release?
Bondi informed Congress that the department had released all files in its possession and provided the list of over 300 individuals whose names appear in the documents. There was no data omitted because of “embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity,” according to the Justice Department, although it acknowledged that some information was redacted for legal and privacy reasons. The most recent revelations are a part of a larger collection of Epstein-related content that includes thousands of photos and videos in addition to over 3 million pages of documentation.
What Categories of Materials Were Included in the Release?
According to the department’s submission to the courts of the Southern District of New York assigned to the Epstein and Maxwell prosecutions, the release covers nine different categories of materials. These include investigative materials, communications, documents and records in the department’s possession related to Epstein, his associates and the network of individuals connected to the sex trafficking operation. Related orders from the prosecutions guided which materials were deemed appropriate for public release.
Does Inclusion in the Documents Imply Wrongdoing by Those Named?
Officials have emphasized that inclusion in the documents does not indicate guilt or involvement in criminal activity. The list includes people referenced in various contexts, from direct communications with Epstein or his associates to mentions in third-party communications, flight logs, or media reports that were part of investigative files. The Justice Department’s letter to Congress makes clear that the appearance of a name does not suggest any criminal conduct by that individual.
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