The DOJ faces a court-mandated deadline to begin releasing Epstein-related investigative files after Congress forced disclosure. The move follows months of controversy over delayed transparency.
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department began releasing records Friday from its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world's most influential people — including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.
FILE - This photo provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein, March 28, 2017. (New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP, File)
This undated redacted photo released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, shows Jeffrey Epstein. (House Oversight Committee via AP)
LARRY NEUMEISTER and MICHAEL R. SISAK
Associated Press
Photos from Epstein's estate
This undated photo released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee shows former President Bill Clinton, center, Ghislaine Maxwell, center right, and Jeffrey Epstein, right, with Clinton's signature at the top of the photo.Â
House Oversight Committee
This undated, redacted photo released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee shows Donald Trump standing with a group of women.Â
House Oversight Committee
This undated, redacted photo released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee shows Steve Bannon, left, talking with Jeffrey Epstein.Â
House Oversight Committee
This undated photo released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee shows Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein taking a photo together.Â
House Oversight Committee
This undated photo released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee shows Jeffrey Epstein, left, with his lawyer Alan Dershowitz.Â
House Oversight Committee
This undated photo released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee shows Dean Kamen, left, Jeffrey Epstein, center, and Richard Branson.Â
House Oversight Committee
This undated photo released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee shows Larry Summers, left, his wife, Elisa New, center, and Woody Allen on an airplane.Â
The DOJ faces a court-mandated deadline to begin releasing Epstein-related investigative files after Congress forced disclosure. The move foll…
FILE - This photo provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein, March 28, 2017. (New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP, File)
This undated redacted photo released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, shows Jeffrey Epstein. (House Oversight Committee via AP)