Epstein Files Released: DOJ Shares Documents With Independent Journalists
The U.S. Department of Justice is set to release a portion of Jeffrey Epstein’s personal contact directory this Thursday, marking the first phase of an ongoing document disclosure.
According to an insider familiar with the release, the files include over 100 pages of names but do not contain additional context or a list of clients. While many had anticipated explosive revelations, sources suggest this initial batch may fall short of expectations.
Phase One of the Epstein Document Release
The documents, organized into binders, were distributed among staff in the West Wing ahead of the official release. The binder’s labeling hints at further disclosures to come, though it remains uncertain whether Attorney General Pam Bondi will authorize additional phases.
Epstein, a disgraced financier and convicted sex offender, was accused of running an extensive trafficking network involving underage victims. Over the years, previously released court records have shed light on his connections to powerful individuals across politics, business, and entertainment. While some names have been redacted or lack evidence of wrongdoing, the documents have fueled public skepticism about elite circles and the extent of Epstein’s influence.
White House Confirms More Names to Be Released
White House counselor Alina Habba suggested that a more revealing disclosure could follow soon. In an interview with Piers Morgan Uncensored, she stated:
“I believe it will be today… We have flight logs, we have information, names that will come out.”
Her remarks follow Attorney General Bondi’s announcement that the files were under final review and set for imminent release.
Trump Pushes for Transparency
President Trump, who authorized the release of Epstein’s records via executive order, has pledged to make the full client list public. The order also calls for the declassification of documents related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., as well as classified records concerning the September 11 attacks and the origins of COVID-19.
Trump, who distanced himself from Epstein following the financier’s arrest and subsequent death in 2019, has positioned the document release as a step toward accountability. Epstein, who operated a private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands where trafficking allegedly took place, died under suspicious circumstances in a Manhattan federal prison. While his death was officially ruled a suicide, speculation persists that he was silenced to protect influential figures.
As the documents become public, attention will now shift to whether future releases will provide deeper insights into Epstein’s network and the individuals tied to him.