Summary
The U.S. Justice Department has released more than 3 million pages of records related to Jeffrey Epstein, a financier accused of sexually abusing young girls. This release is part of ongoing efforts to disclose what the government knew about Epstein's activities. The documents are being made public under a law created after public and political pressure.
Key Facts
- The Justice Department released over 3 million pages of Epstein-related files.
- These releases are part of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates government disclosure.
- The documents include photographs, interviews, call logs, and court records.
- Flight logs in the documents show that President Donald Trump flew on Epstein's private jet in the 1990s.
- Both Trump and former President Clinton are named in the files but are not accused of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein.
- Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in a New York jail in 2019 after being indicted on sex trafficking charges.
- Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of Epstein, was convicted of sex trafficking and is serving a 20-year sentence.
- The Justice Department continues to review documents to redact sensitive information before public release.
