The United States Department of Justice unveiled its most substantial set of Jeffrey Epstein records on Tuesday, comprising over 11,000 documents. This release is part of a mandated law requiring public access to investigative files on the late financier. Significant criticism comes from lawmakers over extensive redactions that should only serve to protect victim identities or active investigations.
One point of interest in these files is the mention of US President Donald Trump. While past releases also included references to him, one notable email from a federal prosecutor highlights Trump's presence on Epstein's jet. However, the Justice Department has stressed that many claims regarding Trump are 'untrue and sensationalist,' and being named in the files doesn't imply guilt.
A particular 2001 email gains attention, where a person referred to as 'A' communicates with Epstein’s confidante, Ghislaine Maxwell, from Balmoral—a residence tied to the Royal Family. 'A' requests Maxwell find 'new inappropriate friends.' In her reply, Maxwell mentions only finding 'appropriate friends.' This exchange, alongside a related trip to Peru, adds a layer of intrigue.
Among the released documents, internal FBI emails from 2019 list ten potential co-conspirators in the Epstein case. While most names remain redacted, subpoenas have already been served to six individuals across various US states. Notably, two non-redacted names include Ghislaine Maxwell and Les Wexner, former Victoria's Secret CEO.