The Justice Department put out a big new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files on Friday. The Epstein Files Transparency Act made it possible for millions of pages of documents, thousands of photos, hundreds of videos, and records that had never been seen before to be made public.
Data Sets 9 through 12 are in the newest release. They have tens of thousands of pages of photos, videos, court records, FBI and DOJ files, news articles, emails, and more. Some articles talk about famous people like Elon Musk, President Trump, and former President Bill Clinton. There are no allegations against any of these people in relation to Epstein.
More than 500 reviewers looked at more than 6 million pages, thousands of videos, and tens of thousands of pictures, according to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. The department blacked out the names of survivors and some other information, but they made it clear that the release is now complete after a thorough review.
"There are a lot of letters, emails, and pictures, but that doesn't mean we can always charge someone.
— Todd Blanche, Assistant Attorney General
There are pictures in the release that have never been seen before. One shows former Prince Andrew crouching over a woman, and another shows filmmaker Brett Ratner with Epstein and two other women. Epstein or someone who worked for him probably took a lot of the pictures.
There were new details about Epstein's connections, like emails that showed he paid for Dr. Mehmet Oz's trip in 2004, phone calls with Steve Bannon, Howard Lutnick, Steve Tisch, and others, and unverified claims about people like Bill Gates.
The department said that some documents sent in before the 2020 election made "untrue and sensationalist claims" about President Trump and said they were not true.
Things we learned from the last release that are important
The files have a draft indictment from the middle of the 2000s that said Epstein and his helpers were guilty of sex trafficking, luring minors, and conspiracy on more than 30 counts. After a controversial plea deal in Florida, these charges were never brought.
The Prime Minister of the UK, Keir Starmer, said that Prince Andrew should help U.S. investigators. House Democrats wanted to see the full files and were angry that the DOJ kept millions of pages secret.
Details about the release of the Epstein files
The Epstein Files Transparency Act, which became law in November 2025, said that the DOJ had to make files public by December 19. The department said that the rolling release schedule was necessary because there were so many cases and they needed to keep the survivors' names secret.
Notable Highlights
The release has a lot of things, like grand jury documents, interviews with victims, draft indictments, emails, photos, and more. Some records show Epstein's close friends, suspected co-conspirators, and workers.
✓ There are more than 3 million pages, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 pictures available
✓ Redactions protect the identities of survivors and some content
✓ The DOJ says it has finished looking through its own files
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee said the partial release was bad and asked for full access to the other files.
What This Release Means
The big document drop is in line with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, but it has brought up old arguments about redactions, missing information, and the fact that there are no new charges.
The files tell us more about Epstein's network, connections, and activities, but a lot of the claims are still unproven or blown out of proportion. There shouldn't be any big new prosecutions.
This production could have pictures, documents, or videos that are fake or have been sent in wrong... Some people make up lies and big claims about President Trump.— U.S. Department of Justice
The DOJ's review process under the act is over, but lawmakers are still pushing for full access to unredacted records and full transparency.
