The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday made public 3.5 million pages of documents and media files related to financier Jeffrey Epstein. Among these newly released documents are serious allegations of sexual misconduct against President Donald Trump by one woman. DOJ officials said the documents had previously not been released due to being mistakenly labeled as “duplicates.”
The newly disclosed files include FBI interview notes from 2019 (so-called 302 memos). According to the woman, Epstein introduced her to Trump when she was between 13 and 15 years old, and Trump allegedly attempted to sexually assault her. She resisted, but claims Trump applied pressure.
The documents also indicate that the woman and her close associates received threatening calls and messages over several years, which they attributed to Epstein’s influence. FBI agents interviewed the woman four times, but in the final interview, she declined to provide further information. DOJ emphasized that these allegations remain unverified and have not been proven in court or been part of any criminal case.
While approximately 3.5 million pages have now been released, around 48,000 documents remain under review. Experts note that these may contain additional allegations against Trump and witness interviews that could lead to further revelations in the future.
Political reactions have been mixed. The White House called the allegations “baseless and unsubstantiated,” while Trump categorically denied the claims. Some Democratic and Republican members of Congress have criticized the DOJ for failing to release the documents on time under the Transparency Act. Advocacy groups and victims’ organizations said the goal of the law is not merely document disclosure but ensuring truth and accountability.
The DOJ has indicated that it may release the remaining 48,000 documents in the coming days. The Epstein file revelations have become a focal point for political, legal, and ethical debates in the United States. Beyond the mere release of documents, the case raises serious questions about governance, the justice system, and the relationships between high-level power and accountability.
