Congressional Release of Epstein Files Sparks Mixed Reactions

Tue Sep 30 2025 05:01:03 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

The House Oversight Committee releases over 33,000 pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's case, including flight logs and surveillance footage. However, bipartisan officials express concerns about the lack of new information.

The House Oversight Committee has released 33,295 pages of documents related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, jail surveillance videos, and audio recordings. Despite the extensive volume, officials from both parties remarked that the files did not reveal significant new information. This release has intensified calls for greater transparency regarding Epstein's connections and the circumstances surrounding his death. Lawmakers and Epstein victims plan to hold a news conference to advocate for more disclosures from the Department of Justice.

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, Republicans and Democrats alike said the files contained little new information, and it is unclear if the justice department is withholding further records related to Epstein.

Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, a Republican, ordered the documents to be published online on Tuesday, stating that the files were obtained through a summons to the Department of Justice last month.

Notably, the videos released include footage from outside Epstein's New York jail cell during the night of his death, totaling more than 13 hours, which is two hours more than previously released footage. Nonetheless, this does not include the so-called 'missing minute' that has sparked various conspiracy theories.

While some documents date back as long as 20 years to initial investigations, a top Democratic committee member noted that 97% of the materials were already public, with no significant disclosures concerning a client list or justice for victims.

The pressure for transparency has increased, particularly among supporters of former President Donald Trump, following the justice department’s comments last month that they had no 'incriminating' list regarding Epstein's clients.

Following the release, bipartisan efforts are underway in Congress to push for more openness, emphasizing community demands for justice and accountability in light of Epstein’s connections with various high-profile individuals.

Democrat Summer Lee noted that the only new information pertains to travel logs indicating Epstein’s trips to his private island, whereas other details seemed largely redundant.

Lawmakers, along with Epstein's victims, are set to hold a news conference to further address these matters and demand more disclosures from the Department of Justice.