A new phase has begun in the long-running investigation into U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein, accused of sexual crimes over several decades. In December 2025, the U.S. Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, later signed by President Donald Trump, enabling the release of extensive documentation collected against Epstein. The U.S. Department of Justice has since begun publishing written documents, photos, videos, and emails detailing allegations of sexual abuse involving women and minors.

Among the 3.5 million released files, the names of several influential figures appear repeatedly, including President Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Steve Bannon. The New York Times reported that Trump’s name appears in over 5,300 documents, while Mirror US noted no direct evidence linking him to criminal acts. Some files include emails and financial records from Epstein’s personal archives.

The Justice Department also released testimony from a woman who alleged that Epstein introduced her to Trump when she was a teenager and that both men assaulted her. Trump has denied all allegations, and U.S. authorities have warned that some claims in the released materials may be false or sensational.