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US House panel releases 33,000 pages of Epstein files

September 3, 2025

A congressional panel released over 33,000 pages of documents related to the federal investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, surveillance footage, court filings, and other records. The House Oversight Committee obtained these documents from the Department of Justice after issuing a legal summons, but both Republicans and Democrats acknowledged they contained little new information. The release includes jail surveillance footage from the night of Epstein's death, including a previously missing minute of footage that had fueled conspiracy theories.

Who is affected

  • Victims of Jeffrey Epstein
  • The American public seeking information about the case
  • Lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee
  • The Department of Justice (subject to scrutiny)
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson and other politicians who met with victims
  • People previously connected to Epstein, including former President Trump, former President Clinton, and Prince Andrew

What action is being taken

  • The House Oversight Committee is publishing 33,295 pages of documents related to the Epstein investigation
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson and oversight committee members are meeting with Epstein victims behind closed doors
  • Congressman Thomas Massie is pursuing a bipartisan effort to force a House vote on a bill requiring the Justice Department to publish all Epstein files within 30 days
  • Lawmakers and victims are planning to hold a news conference on Capitol Hill

Why it matters

  • The case involves allegations of sexual abuse against numerous victims
  • There are concerns about potential corruption and cover-ups involving a well-connected financier
  • The release addresses public interest in transparency around Epstein's connections and activities
  • Previously unreleased footage includes the "missing minute" from surveillance video on the night of Epstein's death
  • The documents provide insight into investigations dating back 20 years, including interviews with alleged victims

What's next

  • Lawmakers and victims of Epstein plan to hold a news conference on Capitol Hill on Wednesday

Read full article from source: BBC