Millions of Pages Open to the Public
On January 30, the United States Department of Justice released more than three million pages of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein, dramatically expanding public access to one of the most scrutinized criminal investigations in modern history.
The disclosure followed the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November 2025, which mandated the publication of all unclassified federal records related to Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
So far, approximately 3.5 million pages have been made public out of roughly six million identified by federal authorities. The material includes FBI interview summaries, email correspondence, financial records, scheduling logs, flight manifests, internal DOJ communications and court filings.
Because of its scale, the release ranks among the largest document disclosures in U.S. legal history.
How the Archive Is Organized
To manage the volume, the Department of Justice divided the files into twelve structured data sets. The first eight primarily contain FBI interviews and Palm Beach police reports dating from 2005 to 2008. Meanwhile, additional sets include email communications between Epstein and prominent individuals, financial ledgers, property records, and travel documentation.
Importantly, many documents include redactions to protect victims and ongoing legal considerations. As a result, researchers continue to review and interpret the materials as they become searchable.
Political Figures Referenced
The files reference numerous political leaders and former officials across multiple countries. Inclusion in the documents does not indicate criminal wrongdoing. In many cases, individuals appear in scheduling notes, correspondence, or public event documentation.
Among the U.S. political figures referenced are Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, and current Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr..
International political figures appearing in various communications include Ehud Barak, Vladimir Putin, Sergey Lavrov, former Colombian President Andrés Pastrana, former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, and Senegalese political figure Karim Wade.
European diplomatic figures referenced include Miroslav Lajčák, Norwegian official Thorbjørn Jagland, and British peer Peter Mandelson.
Royal and Diplomatic Circles
Members of royal families and diplomatic communities also appear within the released communications.
Most prominently, Prince Andrew is referenced in emails and scheduling documents. Additionally, Sarah Ferguson and Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit appear in various exchanges.
Sweden’s Princess Sofia is also mentioned in earlier communications dating to the mid-2000s.
Technology and Business Leaders
The document release further highlights Epstein’s connections within global finance and technology.
Among those referenced are Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, and hedge fund executive Leon Black.
Financial and banking leaders appearing in communications include Les Wexner, Jes Staley, and Apollo executive Marc Rowan.
Academic and Intellectual Networks
Several academic and research figures are referenced in correspondence related to philanthropy, conferences, and university funding.
These include linguist Noam Chomsky, psychologist Steven Pinker, biologist Martin Nowak, geneticist George Church, and physicist Lawrence Krauss.
In addition, the files contain references to philanthropic donations and academic programs connected to multiple institutions.
Entertainment, Sports and Cultural Figures
The release also references figures from entertainment and sports, including filmmaker Woody Allen, rapper Jay-Z, film producer Harvey Weinstein, actor Kevin Spacey, and sports executive Casey Wasserman, chairman of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic organizing committee.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell and musician Michael Jackson are also referenced in archival materials.
Again, inclusion in the files reflects documented communication, scheduling entries, or associations — not criminal findings.
International Reviews Underway
Beyond the United States, officials in France, Norway, and Poland have acknowledged reviewing portions of the material involving individuals within their jurisdictions.
Consequently, what began as a U.S. criminal case continues to carry global political and diplomatic implications.
Where the Public Can View the Files
Members of the public can access the released documents through the official transparency portal on the website of the United States Department of Justice, where the archive is organized by data set and searchable categories.
In addition, federal court filings remain accessible through the PACER system. Several major news organizations have also created searchable document databases to assist readers navigating the millions of released pages.
https://www.justice.gov/epstein
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