Recently, the Department of Justice revealed over 3 million new documents related to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law by former President Trump on November 19, 2025. This release includes more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images. Together with previous publications, the total comes to nearly 3.5 million pages.
The documents were gathered from several investigations, including cases in Florida and New York against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as inquiries into Epstein’s death. A large team of over 500 attorneys worked on this effort, ensuring compliance with legal guidelines, especially to protect victim identity. They focused on redacting information that could harm victims and their families.
Interestingly, some documents may contain inaccurate claims, particularly regarding political figures, including President Trump. These rumors were circulated just before the 2020 election and lacked credible evidence. If they had even a hint of truth, they likely would have been used more aggressively against him.
In all, the DOJ took a cautious approach, collecting more materials than necessary to make sure nothing important was omitted. They omitted duplicates and some privileged documents, ensuring that the release remains sensitive to ongoing legal matters.
Historically, transparency in legal proceedings has been a topic of debate. For instance, similar cases have seen varied approaches to public disclosure. The Epstein case is particularly noteworthy, given its high-profile nature and the significant public interest surrounding it. Recent surveys show that nearly 70% of Americans believe transparency in such cases is essential for public trust in the legal system.
To dive deeper into this matter, you can check out the full letter from the Justice Department to Congress at Justice Department Letter. For access to all published files, visit Epstein Files.
