The Department of Justice released four data sets containing thousands of images, grand jury materials and investigative exhibits tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The collections include photos of his properties and personal images that reportedly feature high-profile figures, plus heavily redacted potential victim material and records from early Palm Beach and FBI probes. The release implements a bipartisan law requiring disclosure, and the DOJ says many more documents are expected in the coming weeks.
DOJ Publishes Four Data Sets of Epstein Files — Thousands Of Photos, Redacted Victim Material, And More Documents Expected
The Department of Justice released a trove of Epstein documents Dec. 19, 2025, after President Donald Trump's signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November.
The Department of Justice on Friday began publishing the final batches of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, posting four separate data sets on its website. The release includes thousands of images, grand jury materials and investigative exhibits — many heavily redacted — and officials say additional documents will be released in the coming weeks.
What Was Released
The DOJ organized the materials into four distinct collections:
Data Set 1: Property Photographs
This collection contains thousands of photos showing the interiors and exteriors of Epstein’s residences, including properties in New York and his private island, Little St. James.
Data Set 2: Personal Photographs
The second set includes personal images of Epstein, some showing him shirtless on sofas, by helicopters and aboard boats. The collection also contains photographs with high-profile individuals; media reports note at least one image that reportedly shows former President Bill Clinton in a hot tub.
When questioned about the reported photograph, Clinton spokesperson Angel Ureña directed reporters to a post on X asserting the files were not being withheld to protect Clinton and criticizing attempts to deflect blame.
Data Set 3: Potential Victim Material And Grand Jury Records
This set contains heavily redacted images that may depict potential victims, plus redacted excerpts from Epstein’s 2019 New York grand jury records and related victim exhibits.
Data Set 4: Investigative Evidence
The fourth collection comprises evidence and exhibits from investigations into Epstein, including documents dating to 2005–2006 when Palm Beach police and the FBI began probing allegations of sex trafficking in Florida.
Legal Context And Next Steps
The releases follow a bipartisan law signed last November that directs the Justice Department to make public all unclassified records, documents, communications and investigative materials related to Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The statute covers files referencing individuals named in earlier cases, details of trafficking allegations, internal DOJ communications and materials tied to the inquiry into Epstein’s death.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told Fox News the department planned to "release several hundred thousand documents" and expects to post additional material over the next few weeks.
Reporting Considerations
Many records are heavily redacted to protect privacy and ongoing law-enforcement interests; potential victim images and grand jury materials are particularly redacted. Researchers and journalists analyzing the release should take care to respect victims' privacy and to verify the provenance and context of images and documents before drawing conclusions.
The DOJ’s publication provides a broad, though incomplete, picture of the agency’s investigative records. Officials and watchdogs will be watching for subsequent batches and any additional unredacted materials that can shed further light on long-standing questions about Epstein’s activities and his network.
