Massive Release of Jeffrey Epstein Files by US House Panel Raises More Questions Than Answers

Thu Oct 23 2025 13:19:12 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

The House Oversight Committee releases over 33,000 pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's investigation, revealing little new information amidst calls for increased transparency.

The House of Representatives Oversight Committee has released 33,295 pages of documents connected to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs and surveillance footage, though many lawmakers claim the files offer minimal new insights. Pressure for transparency continues amidst concerns over missing information.

A US congressional panel has released a trove of documents related to the federal investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The House of Representatives Oversight Committee published 33,295 pages, including flight logs, jail surveillance video, court filings, audio recordings, and emails. However, members from both parties reported that the files contained little new information, raising questions about the potential withholding of other important records by the Justice Department.

Pressure has mounted from supporters of former President Donald Trump, demanding more transparency regarding the investigation after the Justice Department indicated in July that there was no 'incriminating' client list linked to Epstein.

Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer stated that the documents were made public after a legal summons was issued to the Department of Justice, yet he acknowledged that there was little new content in the release. As far as I can see, there's nothing new in the documents, he commented.

The video footage includes 13 hours and 41 seconds from Epstein's New York jail cell during the night of his death, capturing more than previously released videos, but still lacking the so-called 'missing minute' that has fueled conspiracy theories regarding his death.

Democratic lawmakers criticized the released information, with Robert Garcia emphasizing that about 97% of the documents were already public and failed to contain any mention of client lists or relevant details for victims seeking justice.

Conversely, there were some mentioned 'new disclosures,' like flight logs from US Customs and Border Protection detailing Epstein's travel to his private island. Meanwhile, bipartisan calls for a bill to require comprehensive disclosure of Epstein's files within 30 days are growing stronger among House members.

Earlier today, members of the committee met with several Epstein victims, sharing emotional testimonies about their experiences. The meeting reportedly left attendees in tears, emphasizing the ongoing struggles of survivors associated with Epstein.

As Congress prepares to continue its investigations, a news conference is scheduled, drawing attention to the pressing need for accountability and transparency regarding Epstein's network and the investigations that followed his controversial death.