DOJ Unveils Largest Epstein Document Dump to Date The Justice Department posted roughly three million pages, 180 000 images and 2 000 videos on Jan 30‑31 2026, fulfilling the Epstein Files Transparency Act after missing a congressional deadline [1][2]. The release is the most extensive disclosure of the Epstein investigation, adding to earlier batches of documents. Officials acknowledged redaction errors that unintentionally exposed victims’ identities, prompting a call for public tips on remaining mistakes [2].

Emails Reveal Lutnick’s Planned 2012 Island Visit Email correspondence dated December 2012 shows Jeffrey Epstein invited Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to lunch on Little Saint James, and Lutnick’s wife Allison replied that they would arrive by yacht with their four children [1][2]. Another email details Lutnick’s own coordination of arrival in St. Thomas and dinner plans for Sunday, indicating the trip was organized. A May 2011 email records a scheduled drinks meeting between Lutnick and Epstein, suggesting a longer‑standing connection [2].

Lutnick’s Public Denial Conflicts With Email Evidence In an October 2025 interview with the New York Post, Lutnick claimed he severed ties with Epstein in 2005 and would never share a room with him again [1]. The newly released 2012 emails directly contradict that narrative, showing he was still arranging visits and meals with Epstein years later. This discrepancy raises questions about the accuracy of his earlier statements and the credibility of his public denials [1].

Official Responses Emphasize No Formal Allegations Commerce Department spokesperson stated that Secretary Lutnick “had limited interactions with Mr Epstein in the presence of his wife and has never been accused of wrongdoing,” underscoring the absence of formal charges [1]. The department’s comment seeks to separate the email evidence from any legal implication. No investigative body has announced an inquiry into Lutnick’s conduct based on the newly released emails [1].

Redaction Mistakes Highlight Ongoing Transparency Issues Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche admitted that mistakes are inevitable in the massive data dump, noting that some victims’ names were unintentionally unredacted [2]. He urged anyone spotting errors to contact the DOJ tip line, reflecting continued challenges in balancing transparency with privacy. The incident illustrates the broader difficulties of managing the unprecedented volume of Epstein‑related material [2].