More than 33,000 pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender, have been made public by the US House Oversight Committee. This initial release, provided by the US Department of Justice, offers a deep look into the Epstein case. The files have been uploaded to the committee’s official website.
The release follows persistent calls for greater transparency and occurs amid continued questions regarding the Trump administration. Many of these files were already accessible through legal and public channels.
The released documents include:
* Audio and video recordings from the interrogation of Justice Department officials and Ghislaine Maxwell.
* Video footage of the police search of Epstein’s home in Palm Beach.
* Footage related to Epstein’s alleged suicide in 2019 while in a New York jail.
* Audio recordings from the preliminary police investigation.
Political reactions vary: California Democrat Robert Garcia has criticized the Justice Department, claiming the release aimed to deflect attention from the White House, while Committee Chairman James Comer emphasized the goal of full transparency. The materials offer insight into different aspects of the investigation.
Epstein, who had connections in both political and business circles, died in prison in 2019. He faced accusations of trafficking underage girls. Though the Department of Justice reviewed the case, and Donald Trump’s name was mentioned, no evidence has surfaced that links him to any illicit activities. Trump supporters are eager to see the release, claiming that the ‘Deep State’ and Democrats tried to conceal information.
The committee has announced that more documents will be released in the coming weeks, with redactions to protect victims and sensitive information. Both Democrats and Republicans are seeking the complete and uninhibited release of these files.