WASHINGTON, December 26 (TNF): The United States Justice Department has released tens of thousands of additional documents related to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a move that has reignited public debate and scrutiny over individuals previously linked to him. Among the newly disclosed material are multiple references to US President Donald Trump, though officials stress that the documents contain little in the way of new or revelatory information.
According to our correspondent, the latest release marks the most extensive disclosure so far and follows sustained public pressure demanding greater transparency into the federal government’s handling of Epstein-related investigations. While Trump’s name appears several times in the newly unsealed records, many of the references stem from previously published news clippings rather than fresh investigative findings.
One document drawing particular attention is a January 2020 email from a federal prosecutor noting that Trump had traveled on Epstein’s private jet more frequently during the 1990s than had been publicly known at the time. The email, written by an assistant US attorney from the Southern District of New York, stated that newly obtained flight records showed Trump had been aboard Epstein’s aircraft “many more times than previously reported.”
The prosecutor emphasized that the information was flagged to ensure transparency and to avoid surprises in future legal proceedings, particularly those related to Epstein’s longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who was later convicted for her role in facilitating Epstein’s abuse. According to the email, Trump was listed as a passenger on at least eight flights between 1993 and 1996, with Maxwell present on several of those journeys. Trump has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein.
The Justice Department, however, issued a cautionary statement alongside the document release, noting that some materials contain “untrue and sensationalist claims,” particularly allegations submitted to the FBI shortly before the 2020 US presidential election. The department also confirmed that a document purporting to be a letter from Epstein to convicted sports doctor Larry Nassar was determined to be fake following forensic examination.
“This fake letter serves as a reminder that the release of a document does not automatically make its contents factual,” the department said in a post on X, as reported by our correspondent.
The newly released files also reveal that Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida was served with a subpoena in 2021 seeking employment records, though the context suggests the request was related to a specific individual whose identity remains redacted.
Trump has publicly dismissed the renewed focus on Epstein as a political distraction. Speaking at an unrelated event at Mar-a-Lago, he argued that the controversy was being used to divert attention from what he described as Republican achievements. He also expressed concern that prominent figures could be unfairly implicated simply by appearing in photographs or documents connected to Epstein.
Beyond Trump, the documents reference several other high-profile individuals, including former US President Bill Clinton, late pop icon Michael Jackson, and singer Diana Ross. Officials reiterated that the appearance of a name in the files does not imply criminal conduct.
The release has also revived attention on Britain’s Prince Andrew, with correspondence suggesting continued links to Epstein’s circle. Andrew has repeatedly denied allegations against him and was stripped of his royal titles amid ongoing controversy.
Monday’s disclosure added nearly 30,000 pages to the public record, making it the largest Epstein-related document dump to date. Despite this, critics argue that significant questions remain unanswered. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the volume of documents had still failed to provide clarity on potential co-conspirators.
As reported by our correspondent, the Justice Department maintains that the phased release of files is necessary to protect victims, even as pressure continues to mount for full transparency in one of the most notorious criminal cases in recent US history.
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