Millions of Epstein Files Released, Sparking New Scrutiny
Millions of documents relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the largest release since a law mandated their publication last year. The release, comprising three million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos, was made public on Friday, January 30, 2026, six weeks after the department missed a deadline set by former President Donald Trump.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the release “marks the end of a very comprehensive document identification and review process to ensure transparency to the American people and compliance.” The files detail Epstein’s time in prison, including a psychological report, his death while incarcerated, and investigative records concerning his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of helping him traffic underaged girls.
High-Profile Figures Appear in Released Photos
New photos from Epstein’s estate, released by House Democrats in December 2025, include images of numerous prominent figures. These include former President Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Bill Gates, Steve Bannon, Larry Summers, Richard Branson, and Woody Allen. According to a statement from Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia of California, the ranking member of the Oversight Committee, the photos “raise even more questions about Epstein and his relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world.”
Trump, when asked about the photos, stated he hadn’t seen them but noted that Epstein “was all over Palm Beach; he has photos with everybody. I mean, almost—We find hundreds and hundreds of people that have photos with him, so that’s no big deal. I know nothing about it.”
Bill Gates and Allegations of a Sexually Transmitted Disease
The released files have also brought renewed attention to Bill Gates. Melinda French Gates, his ex-wife, expressed sadness for the victims of Epstein, stating, “It is something heartbreaking. I remember being the age of those girls, I remember my daughters at that age. For me it’s personally difficult every time details emerge. It brings back very, very painful moments from my marriage.”
According to reports, Gates may have been infected with a sexually transmitted disease after encounters with Russian women. French Gates stated she was “happy to be out of all of this,” and that any questions regarding the matter should be directed to her ex-husband.
Gates himself admitted to being “foolish” to spend time with Epstein and expressed regret for knowing him. However, he dismissed an email reportedly sent by Epstein to himself, alleging that Gates had “chosen to ignore our friendship” and referencing “his sexually transmitted diseases,” calling it “false.”
Details Surrounding Epstein’s Death
Photos appearing to show Prince Andrew on all fours over a female have also been included in the released documents. Images reportedly showing Epstein’s cell after his death have surfaced. These images, published by TMZ, depict Epstein naked to the waist with his jaw tied shut post-mortem, and a piece of orange fabric, believed to be from jail sheets, used in an apparent hanging.
Epstein was found dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan on August 10, 2019, and his death was officially ruled a suicide, though conspiracy theories persist.
Clinton to Testify
According to ANSA, Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify on the case before Congress on February 26 and 27, 2026. This will be the first time a former president has testified before Congress since 1983.
