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DoJ Releases Heavily Redacted Epstein Files, Highlighting Trump Flights and Unnamed Co‑Conspirators

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Massive batch releases follow legal transparency mandate The Justice Department published several batches of Epstein‑related material in December 2025, including a 30,000‑page tranche and an 11,000‑document tranche, fulfilling the Epstein Files Transparency Act deadline [2][4]. All releases remain heavily redacted, with officials citing victim protection and ongoing investigations as reasons for concealment [2][4]. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche warned that hundreds of thousands more pages are still under review [2].

Trump’s repeated private‑jet travel documented Federal prosecutor emails confirm Donald Trump flew on Epstein’s private jet eight times between 1993 and 1996, sometimes accompanied by family members such as Marla Maples and Tiffany Trump [2][4][5]. The DOJ characterizes some of the related claims as “untrue and sensationalist,” but the flight logs themselves appear in the released documents [5]. These disclosures add to earlier reports of Trump’s association with Epstein and have prompted public statements from the former president [3].

Ten possible co‑conspirators referenced, Maxwell and Wexner named FBI emails from 2019 mention ten potential co‑conspirators; six subpoenas have been served while four remain pending, including one to a “wealthy businessman in Ohio” [2][4]. Ghislaine Maxwell and Les Wexner are the only names not redacted, though Maxwell’s 2022 conviction and 20‑year sentence are reiterated [1][2]. Lawmakers such as Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Schumer have urged the full release of the FBI 302 interview files to identify the remaining individuals [1][5].

Lawmakers and survivors push for full disclosure amid fake documents Rep. Robert Garcia requested an Inspector General probe into the FBI’s 1996 inaction on a child‑exploitation complaint, while survivor Haley Robson called for President Trump’s impeachment over the handling of the files [3]. The batch also contained a forged Epstein‑to‑Larry Nassar letter and a fabricated prison‑cell video, both debunked by the DOJ and BBC Verify [4][5]. Critics argue that continued redactions hinder accountability and fuel speculation about the broader network [2][4].

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