At least 15 newly-released Epstein files have disappeared from the Justice Department's website, records show

December 21, 2025

TL;DR

At least 15 files released by the Justice Department in relation to Jeffrey Epstein are no longer available online.
The missing files included photos of public figures like Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, as well as potentially sensitive images.
The Justice Department stated that photos and materials are continually reviewed and redacted.
Concerns exist that the overall document release offered little new insight into Epstein's crimes or prosecutorial decisions.
Key expected records, such as FBI interviews with victims and internal memos on charging decisions, were omitted from the initial disclosures.
The release of records, mandated by Congress, barely referenced powerful figures associated with Epstein, such as Prince Andrew.
The Justice Department cited the time-consuming process of redacting identifying information as the reason for the rolling release of documents.

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