The US Department of Justice released its latest - and largest - tranche of Jeffrey Epstein files on Tuesday.
With over 11,000 documents, this release continues a recent stream of information that began with a new law requiring public disclosure of all investigative files related to the deceased financier and convicted sex offender.
Much of the information is redacted, particularly names of individuals cited by the FBI as possible co-conspirators in the Epstein case, leading to criticism from lawmakers regarding transparency and the Department's handling of redactions.
Donald Trump's name appears prominently in this release, with some documents indicating his flights on Epstein's private jet. An email from a federal prosecutor revealed that Donald Trump traveled aboard Epstein's jet more frequently than previously reported between 1993 and 1996, alongside notable associates including his daughter Tiffany and ex-wife Marla Maples.
In a notable email from 2001, an individual identified as A asked Ghislaine Maxwell if she could help him find new inappropriate friends, provoking further scrutiny into the connections surrounding Maxwell, who was convicted of sex trafficking minors.
Additionally, among the released documents was a fake letter purportedly from Epstein to Larry Nassar, a former Olympic doctor. The Justice Department quickly dismissed it as counterfeit, underscoring concerns over misinformation in public discourse on Epstein's case.
Lawmakers have voiced dissatisfaction over the redaction levels in the release, particularly the protection of names not related to the investigation of victims or ongoing criminal cases, as mandated by law. The Epstein files continue to generate intense public interest and scrutiny, reflecting ongoing debates about accountability and transparency in high-profile legal cases.
