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Epstein files with claims against Trump released by US Justice Department

Epstein files with claims against Trump released by US Justice Department

Summary

The U.S. Justice Department released new FBI documents relating to claims against President Donald Trump linked to the late Jeffrey Epstein. These documents include interviews with a woman alleging Trump assaulted her when she was a teenager. President Trump denies these claims, and the Justice Department notes some documents contain unfounded accusations.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Justice Department released additional FBI documents on Epstein-related cases.
  • The documents include interviews with a woman alleging assault by President Trump as a teenager.
  • She said Epstein introduced her to Trump, where the alleged assault happened.
  • The FBI stopped interviews with her in 2019 during Trump's first presidency.
  • Politico reported the news, with the White House denying the woman's claims.
  • The Justice Department stated some documents contain unproven claims against Trump.
  • The release of these documents followed previous releases marked as "duplicative."

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