DOJ Releases New Epstein Files; Lawmakers Demand Full FBI 302 Release of Ten Co‑Conspirators
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DOJ’s December 2025 File Dump Expands Epstein Record The Justice Department issued its largest tranche yet, publishing nearly 30,000 pages of documents, photos, videos and investigative notes on December 23‑24, 2025, fulfilling a congressional deadline for full disclosure [2][3][5][6][7][8]. Materials remain heavily redacted to protect victims and ongoing investigations, prompting criticism from survivors and lawmakers [2][8]. The batch includes flight logs, surveillance clips, news clippings and tip‑line emails that broaden the public view of Epstein’s network [5][6].
Trump’s Private‑Jet Flights Appear in Multiple Releases Email memos from a Southern District of New York prosecutor show Donald Trump was listed as a passenger on Epstein’s private jet at least eight times between 1993 and 1996, with Ghislaine Maxwell aboard four of those trips [2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. Passengers also included Marla Maples, Tiffany Trump and Eric Trump, and some flights featured unidentified individuals who could be potential witnesses in the Maxwell case [5][7]. The DOJ warned that several Trump‑related items are “untrue or sensationalist,” while Trump has repeatedly denied ever flying on the jet [4][7].
Ten Possible Co‑Conspirators Highlighted, Khanna Calls for Full FBI 302 Release A newly released document references ten possible co‑conspirators; only Ghislaine Maxwell and Les Wexner appear unredacted, with Wexner’s lawyers asserting he is neither a target nor a co‑conspirator [2][3][4]. Representative Ro Khanna told MSNBC that the FBI’s 302 interview files likely contain the names of the remaining eight and urged Congress to force a complete release [1]. Maxwell’s 20‑year sentence from 2022 remains the sole conviction among the named individuals [1][2].
Clinton and Other High‑Profile Figures Appear in Redacted Photos The dump includes several photographs of former President Bill Clinton on Epstein’s private plane, in a pool with Maxwell, and in a hot tub with an unidentified woman, all lacking dates or context [10][11][2]. White House officials posted the images on social media, while Clinton’s spokesman emphasized the investigation is not about him and noted he has never been accused by Epstein’s victims [10][11]. Similar images feature Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, further illustrating the breadth of high‑profile contacts [9].
Fake Epstein–Nassar Letter Confirmed as Fabricated A handwritten letter purportedly from Epstein to former team doctor Larry Nassar was declared fake by the DOJ and FBI, citing mismatched handwriting, a post‑mortem Virginia postmark and an incorrect return address [3][4][5][6][8]. The letter’s claim that a president “shared a love of young girls” was identified as a sensationalist addition with no evidentiary basis [8]. The discovery underscores the need for careful verification of documents emerging from the releases.
Mar‑a‑Lago Subpoena and Ongoing Legislative Pressure Emails reveal a 2021 subpoena issued to Trump’s Mar‑a‑Lago club demanding employment records tied to a redacted individual in the Maxwell case [5][6]. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the partial releases as leaving “more questions than answers,” while Khanna and other lawmakers continue to push for the full FBI‑302 files to identify all alleged accomplices [1][5].
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Newsweek: Khanna discusses Epstein file naming 10 co‑conspirators; names hidden in FBI files – Khanna argues the FBI 302 interview files likely hold the ten co‑conspirator names and urges their release; the article notes Maxwell’s 2022 sentence and that additional Epstein materials are expected soon .
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BBC: DoJ releases Epstein files in new batch; redactions persist and Clinton, Trump associations surface – Details the December 24 batch, heavy redactions, mentions of Clinton and Trump, and confirms Maxwell’s conviction and Wexner’s denial .
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BBC: DoJ Epstein file release reveals possible co‑conspirators, Trump ties and a fake letter – Highlights the 11,000‑document tranche, Trump flight logs, a fake Epstein–Nassar letter, and the ten‑co‑conspirator email thread .
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The Hindu: Epstein files dump reveals Trump references; DOJ disputes some claims – Focuses on Trump’s eight flights, the fake jailhouse letter, and Schumer’s call for a co‑conspirator probe .
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King5: Voluminous Epstein document release includes Trump mentions, but little revelatory news – Reports the massive document dump, Trump flight details, Prince Andrew’s stalled testimony, the fake Nassar letter, and the Mar‑a‑Lago subpoena .
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AP: DOJ releases largest Epstein file batch with Trump mentions, but little new revelatory news – Summarizes the 30,000‑page release, Trump flight logs, fake Nassar letter, Mar‑a‑Lago subpoena, and Prince Andrew’s status .
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BBC: DoJ email shows Trump flew on Epstein's jet eight times, including with Maxwell – Provides the January 2020 prosecutor email confirming eight Trump flights and notes DOJ cautions about untrue claims .
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CNN: DOJ releases Epstein files with more Trump references, potential co‑conspirators, and fake‑letter controversy – Emphasizes increased Trump mentions, the July 2019 co‑conspirator emails, the 2021 Mar‑a‑Lago subpoena, and the fake Nassar letter .
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BBC: Epstein files release includes photo of Andrew at Sandringham and Ferguson appearances – Shows royal photos of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson among the released images, noting limited Trump presence .
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The Hindu: Photos of Bill Clinton appear in newly released Epstein files as White House shifts focus from Trump – Describes Clinton’s plane, pool and hot‑tub photos, White House social‑media response, and Clinton’s spokesperson’s denial of wrongdoing .
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AP: Photos of Bill Clinton included in newly released Epstein files – Mirrors the Hindu’s coverage of Clinton images, adds context of his historic ties to Epstein and notes the political implications .
Timeline
2001 – An email from an unidentified sender “A” to Ghislaine Maxwell asks, “have you found ‘inappropriate friends’?” and Maxwell replies she has only found “appropriate friends,” revealing early attempts to solicit illicit contacts for Epstein’s network[2].
2011 – Sarah Ferguson emails a colleague calling Epstein her “supreme friend,” a statement later cited in the file dump and prompting charities to drop her as a patron[4].
2019 – FBI emails reference ten possible co‑conspirators; subpoenas are served in Florida, Boston, New York City and Connecticut, while a “wealthy businessman in Ohio” remains unserved, highlighting the breadth of the investigation[2][5].
2020 – Flight‑record logs note that former President Bill Clinton flew on Epstein’s private jet multiple times, including a 2002 Africa trip with Kevin Spacey and Chris Tucker, underscoring Clinton’s documented association with Epstein[8].
2021 – A subpoena is issued to Trump’s Mar‑a‑Lago Club seeking employment records for a redacted individual, expanding the probe into Trump‑related entities[5][7].
2022 – Ghislaine Maxwell receives a 20‑year prison sentence for sex‑trafficking of minors, establishing the only conviction among Epstein’s close associates[1].
Oct 2022 – Prince Andrew is stripped of his royal titles following allegations tied to Epstein, marking a historic royal fallout[7].
Dec 19, 2025 – The DOJ releases the first batch of Epstein files, including several photos of former President Bill Clinton on a private plane, in a pool with Maxwell, and in a hot tub; Clinton’s spokesman says the investigation “isn’t about Bill Clinton” and that he “cut Epstein off before his crimes came to light”[8][10].
Dec 20, 2025 – Additional images surface showing Prince Andrew lying on women’s laps at Sandringham with Maxwell nearby, and two redacted photos of Sarah Ferguson, intensifying scrutiny of royal connections to Epstein[4].
Dec 23, 2025 – The DOJ issues its largest tranche (≈30,000 pages), revealing flight logs that place Donald Trump on Epstein’s jet at least eight times between 1993‑1996, with Maxwell aboard four trips; a Mar‑a‑Lago subpoena from 2021 is also disclosed, and the department labels a purported Epstein‑to‑Larry Nassar letter as fake[7][7].
Dec 23, 2025 – A prosecutor’s email dated Jan 7 2020 confirms Trump’s eight flights, notes Maxwell’s presence, and warns that “some released files contain untrue claims about Trump,” while Trump maintains, “I was never on Epstein’s plane”[3].
Dec 24, 2025 – Over 11,000 documents are released, again citing Trump’s eight jet flights, detailing the 2019 FBI memo naming ten co‑conspirators, and exposing a forged Epstein‑Nassar letter; the DOJ stresses many items are “sensationalist” and “untrue”[2][2].
Dec 24, 2025 – Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche states that “hundreds of thousands of pages are still under review and not yet public,” while lawmakers warn the DOJ is delaying full disclosure despite a congressional mandate to release all records by Dec 19[1].
Dec 25, 2025 – Representative Ro Khanna tells MSNBC that a confidential document lists ten co‑conspirators but cautions, “it would be irresponsible to speculate,” and urges release of the FBI 302 interview files to identify those individuals[6].
Late Dec 2025 (coming weeks) – The DOJ announces that “hundreds of thousands more pages will be released in the coming weeks,” signaling that the public record on Epstein’s network will continue to expand[1][6].
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Newsweek: Khanna discusses Epstein file naming 10 co-conspirators; names hidden in FBI files
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BBC: DoJ releases Epstein files in new batch; redactions persist and Clinton, Trump associations surface
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DOJ Releases Massive Epstein File Batch, Uncovers Trump Jet Flights and Potential Co‑Conspirators
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The Hindu: Epstein files dump reveals Trump references; DOJ disputes some claims
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King5 (Seattle, WA): Voluminous Epstein document release includes Trump mentions, but little revelatory news
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AP: DOJ releases largest Epstein file batch with Trump mentions, but little new revelatory news
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CNN: DOJ releases Epstein files with more Trump references, potential co-conspirators, and fake-letter controversy
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BBC: Epstein files release includes photo of Andrew at Sandringham and Ferguson appearances
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Justice Department Releases Epstein Files Featuring Bill Clinton Photos on Dec 19, 2025
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