The US Department of Justice (DoJ) released its latest - and largest - tranche of files on Jeffrey Epstein on Tuesday.
The 11,000-plus documents continue a stream of released information that began on Friday, the deadline mandated in a law that required the department to publicly release all of its investigative files into the late convicted sex offender. Many of the documents released on Tuesday were redacted with names and information blacked out, including names of people who the FBI appears to cite as possible co-conspirators in the Epstein case. The DoJ is facing criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle over the amount of redactions in its files. The new law specifically states that redactions can only be done to protect the identity of victims or active criminal investigations.
US President Donald Trump's name appeared more in these new documents than in previous releases. Many were media clippings that mention him, but one notable email from a federal prosecutor indicated that Trump flew on Epstein's jet. The DoJ has said that some files 'contain untrue and sensationalist claims' about Trump. Being mentioned in the Epstein files does not indicate wrongdoing. The BBC has requested comment from individuals named in our reporting.
Among the documents released are emails appearing to be sent between FBI personnel in 2019 that mention 10 possible 'co-conspirators' of Epstein. The emails said six of the group had been served with subpoenas. This included three in Florida, one in Boston, one in New York City, and one in Connecticut. Four subpoenas were yet to be served when the emails were sent, including to one 'wealthy businessman in Ohio'.
An email says, 'I do not know about Ohio contacting Wexner', presumably referring to Former Victoria's Secret CEO Les Wexner, who had a public friendship with Epstein. Wexner's lawyers stated that he was neither a co-conspirator nor a target and cooperated fully with the investigation.
A letter included in the released batch of documents, appearing to show Epstein writing to Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics doctor, was declared fake by the DoJ, citing various irregularities.
Trump's name appears more in these files than in other batches of documents released by the DoJ, including an email suggesting he traveled on Epstein's private jet more than previously reported. He was listed as a passenger on at least eight flights between 1993 and 1996, often in the company of Ghislaine Maxwell, who was recently convicted of sex trafficking.
Finally, one odd entry in the document drop included a fake video showing an Epstein-like figure in a prison cell, raising questions about how it was mixed with official files.
The 11,000-plus documents continue a stream of released information that began on Friday, the deadline mandated in a law that required the department to publicly release all of its investigative files into the late convicted sex offender. Many of the documents released on Tuesday were redacted with names and information blacked out, including names of people who the FBI appears to cite as possible co-conspirators in the Epstein case. The DoJ is facing criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle over the amount of redactions in its files. The new law specifically states that redactions can only be done to protect the identity of victims or active criminal investigations.
US President Donald Trump's name appeared more in these new documents than in previous releases. Many were media clippings that mention him, but one notable email from a federal prosecutor indicated that Trump flew on Epstein's jet. The DoJ has said that some files 'contain untrue and sensationalist claims' about Trump. Being mentioned in the Epstein files does not indicate wrongdoing. The BBC has requested comment from individuals named in our reporting.
Among the documents released are emails appearing to be sent between FBI personnel in 2019 that mention 10 possible 'co-conspirators' of Epstein. The emails said six of the group had been served with subpoenas. This included three in Florida, one in Boston, one in New York City, and one in Connecticut. Four subpoenas were yet to be served when the emails were sent, including to one 'wealthy businessman in Ohio'.
An email says, 'I do not know about Ohio contacting Wexner', presumably referring to Former Victoria's Secret CEO Les Wexner, who had a public friendship with Epstein. Wexner's lawyers stated that he was neither a co-conspirator nor a target and cooperated fully with the investigation.
A letter included in the released batch of documents, appearing to show Epstein writing to Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics doctor, was declared fake by the DoJ, citing various irregularities.
Trump's name appears more in these files than in other batches of documents released by the DoJ, including an email suggesting he traveled on Epstein's private jet more than previously reported. He was listed as a passenger on at least eight flights between 1993 and 1996, often in the company of Ghislaine Maxwell, who was recently convicted of sex trafficking.
Finally, one odd entry in the document drop included a fake video showing an Epstein-like figure in a prison cell, raising questions about how it was mixed with official files.
