Washington, December 25, 2025 — In a continuation of mandated disclosures, the US Department of Justice released another large set of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025. The batch, drawn largely from investigations conducted between 2005 and 2007, adds to the materials made public since December 19 under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Contents of the latest release include in-depth FBI reports, thousands of private emails, telephone logs, witness testimonies, and records of financial transactions linking Epstein to influential figures in New York and London. Public interest surged immediately, causing temporary overloads on the DOJ website as users searched for references to prominent individuals.
Notable mentions include former President Bill Clinton, with newly disclosed photographs, and President Trump, primarily through 1990s flight records on Epstein’s aircraft—some involving redacted passengers. The documents also reference other politicians, billionaires, and international personalities.
The DOJ has reiterated that name appearances do not constitute evidence of criminal activity and that extensive redactions are in place to protect victims. Some items, such as alleged correspondence, have been identified as fabricated.
The phased releases have drawn mixed reactions. While the Act requires near-complete disclosure with limited exceptions, the discovery of over one million additional documents has prompted announcements of potential delays into early 2026. Bipartisan lawmakers have voiced concerns over redactions and timing, with calls for independent audits to ensure compliance.
Victim advocacy groups remain divided: some commend the progress toward openness, while others criticize perceived obstacles to full accountability. The disclosures continue to fuel broader discussions on power, privilege, and justice system reform in the enduring Epstein case.
Additional batches are expected in January 2026 as processing continues.
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