Largest Epstein Document Release to Date

The US Department of Justice has made public millions of newly declassified records linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking the most extensive disclosure since a transparency law came into force last year.

The release includes more than three million pages of documents, nearly 180,000 images and around 2,000 videos, all published online on Friday.

Officials said the move follows an intensive review process aimed at meeting legal obligations and increasing public transparency, after the department missed a statutory deadline late last year.

Contents Span Prison Records and Investigations

The newly released material covers Epstein’s time in federal custody, including psychological assessments and records connected to his death in jail in 2019.

Also included are investigative files related to Ghislaine Maxwell, who was later convicted for assisting Epstein in trafficking underage girls, as well as extensive email correspondence involving Epstein and a wide range of prominent figures.

Many of the documents date back more than a decade and reference Epstein’s relationships during and after his 2008 conviction in Florida for soliciting a minor.

Emails Highlight Links to British Elite

Among the disclosures are emails suggesting close contact between Epstein and figures linked to Britain’s royal and political circles.

Messages exchanged in 2010 reference meetings at Buckingham Palace with a person identified as “The Duke,” widely believed to be Prince Andrew. The correspondence includes social invitations but contains no evidence of criminal conduct.

Additional emails appear to involve Sarah Ferguson, the Duke of York’s former wife, discussing business ideas and social meetings while Epstein was under legal restrictions.

Representatives for Prince Andrew have been contacted for comment. He has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

Financial Transfers and Political Connections

Other documents show Epstein transferring funds to Reinaldo Avila da Silva, the husband of British politician Lord Peter Mandelson, in 2009. Emails outline a request for financial assistance related to educational costs, followed by confirmation of payment.

Separate correspondence shows Mandelson requesting accommodation at one of Epstein’s properties during the same period.

Mandelson has previously acknowledged his association with Epstein, saying he regrets the relationship and was misled about Epstein’s conduct.

Trump Referenced Frequently in Files

Former US President Donald Trump is mentioned hundreds of times across the documents. The files include a list of allegations submitted to the FBI tip line, many of which are unverified and unsupported by evidence.

The Justice Department said claims made against Trump in the documents are unfounded and had previously been reviewed. Trump has denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes and has not been accused by Epstein’s victims.

Correspondence With Elon Musk and Bill Gates

The release also includes emails between Epstein and technology entrepreneur Elon Musk, discussing potential visits to Epstein’s private island. There is no indication that Musk ever travelled there, and he has not been accused of wrongdoing.

Separately, draft emails attributed to Epstein contain allegations about Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Gates’ spokesperson dismissed the claims as false and defamatory, stating they reflect Epstein’s frustration rather than factual events.

Questions Remain Over Withheld Files

Justice Department officials said the disclosure concludes their document review process. However, lawmakers have raised concerns that millions of additional pages may still be withheld.

Democratic Congressman Roh Khanna, one of the sponsors of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, said he plans to scrutinise the redactions and determine whether the department has complied fully with the law.

While many documents remain heavily redacted to protect victims and ongoing investigations, scepticism persists among the public and political figures who believe powerful individuals may still be shielded.

Debate Over Transparency Continues

Officials acknowledged that the documents do not name specific perpetrators beyond those already prosecuted and said that any credible evidence of criminal abuse would have led to charges.

Despite the scale of the release, the Epstein files saga appears far from settled, with pressure continuing on the Justice Department to justify what remains out of public view.