US Justice Department begins release of some Epstein files

The Justice Department has dropped some of the files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Former president Bill Clinton features heavily, but the documents make scant reference to Donald Trump. DW has more.

• Deputy Attorney General Blanche says not all files will be released on Friday
• Inclusion in the files is not proof of illegal activity
• Congress had set a deadline of December 19 for the files to be released
• Democratic lawmakers accuse the Justice Department of breach of law unless all files released
• Democrats and Epstein accuser slam 'incomplete' release of documents
• Former president Bill Clinton features heavily in the latest drop, while references to Donald Trump are minimal
• Thousands of documents have been released but many more are still expected 

Below are the latest developments in the release of files related to late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on December 19 and December 20, 2025: