New DOJ Epstein File Drop Highlights Trump Mentions, Prince Andrew Links, and Fake Nassar Letter
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DOJ Unveils Massive Epstein Document Batch on December 24, 2025 The U.S. Department of Justice released tens of thousands of pages of Epstein‑related material, describing the drop as part of ongoing transparency efforts and indicating more releases may follow [2]. The batch includes emails, travel records, and personal correspondence gathered over years of investigation [1][2]. Redaction assistance was solicited from Florida prosecutors to prepare the documents for public view [2].
Emails Reveal Maxwell’s 2002 Peru Planning Involving “Girls” and Prince Andrew Correspondence shows Ghislaine Maxwell and an associate labeled “A” coordinating a 2002 Peru trip that referenced “girls” and mentioned Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor (Prince Andrew) [1][2]. Maxwell did not travel herself; the emails describe a local handler and discreet introductions to “intelligent, pretty, fun” individuals from “good families” [1][2]. The same files also contain a photo of Prince Andrew at Sandringham with Maxwell nearby, fueling renewed scrutiny [1].
DOJ Flags Fake Larry Nassar Letter and Austrian Alias Passport Among the released items, a handwritten letter purportedly from “J. Epstein” to Larry Nassar was identified by the DOJ as a forgery due to handwriting and postmark inconsistencies [2]. Additionally, an Austrian passport bearing Epstein’s photo under the name “Marius Robert Fortelni” was uncovered, listing travel to multiple countries and an expired U.S. passport [2]. These anomalies illustrate the breadth of the archive and the need for careful verification [2].
Prince Andrew Faces Renewed Legal Pressure After 2020 DOJ Request U.S. prosecutors formally asked the UK government in April 2020 to compel Prince Andrew to testify in Epstein‑related cases, a request that remains unresolved [1]. Ongoing calls for his testimony persist, alongside parliamentary scrutiny of his finances and a Crown Estate lease [1]. The latest document release, which mentions Trump and other high‑profile figures, may further impact the royal’s public standing [1][2].
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BBC: Epstein documents keep Prince Andrew in the spotlight as Maxwell emails surface: Details newly released emails linking Maxwell to a 2002 Peru trip, a 2020 DOJ subpoena attempt for Prince Andrew, a Sandringham photo, and mentions of Trump, emphasizing the royal’s continuing scrutiny .
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CNN: DOJ releases new Epstein files, surfacing Trump references, Maxwell Peru links, and a fake letter: Announces the December 24 2025 document dump, highlights Trump mentions, outlines Maxwell’s Peru planning with “girls,” describes a fake Larry Nassar letter and an Austrian passport alias, and notes DOJ’s redaction request .
Timeline
2002 – Maxwell emails discuss arranging a discreet Peru trip, describing the social pool as “intelligent pretty fun and from good families” and noting that an unidentified “A” (later dubbed the “Invisible Man”) asks for “inappropriate friends,” while also referencing Prince Andrew’s official duties in Peru that year. [1][2]
April 2020 – The U.S. Department of Justice formally asks the UK government to compel Prince Andrew to testify in Epstein‑linked cases, granting British authorities power to enforce testimony if he refuses, a request that coincides with the onset of COVID‑19 lockdowns. [1]
Dec 23, 2025 – The DOJ releases a fresh batch of Epstein‑related documents, adding tens of thousands of pages to the public record; the drop includes multiple mentions of former President Donald Trump, a fake handwritten letter allegedly from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar, and an Austrian passport using Epstein’s photo under the alias “Marius Robert Fortelni.” [2]
Dec 24, 2025 – DOJ officials warn that reviewing the newly released material could postpone full public disclosure by several weeks, while simultaneously recruiting Florida prosecutors to assist with redacting the files over the next several days. [1][2]
Dec 24, 2025 – A photograph surfaces showing Prince Andrew lying on laps at Sandringham with Ghislaine Maxwell in the background, intensifying scrutiny of the royal family amid the ongoing Epstein revelations. [1]
Dec 24, 2025 – Calls intensify for Prince Andrew to give evidence to U.S. authorities; Parliament schedules a 2026 review of his finances and a Crown Estate lease, signaling continued political pressure. [1]
2026 (planned) – The UK Parliament will examine Prince Andrew’s financial arrangements and a Crown Estate lease, a move expected to further assess his public standing and potential liabilities. [1]
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