WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice released an initial set of records related to the federal investigation of Jeffrey Epstein under a new records law signed during the Trump administration.
The documents include photographs and portions of grand jury testimony from past Justice Department and FBI case files connected to Epstein. The release marks the first public disclosure of federal Epstein-related records under the law.
The Justice Department posted the files after completing the first phase of a required review process. The law directs federal agencies to identify, review, and declassify qualifying Epstein-related records before making them public.
Officials released the documents in redacted form. The Justice Department said it removed information to protect privacy, preserve grand jury secrecy, and safeguard sensitive law enforcement and national security details.
The released materials include images gathered during federal searches and investigative work, along with transcripts and related records from grand jury proceedings. Officials reviewed each document and image before publication.
The Justice Department said the current release represents only a portion of the records covered under the law. Agencies will release additional documents in future batches after further legal and classification reviews.
The Justice Department said attorneys, records officers, and classification experts participated in the review process. They examined investigative files, prosecution records, and correspondence tied to Epstein.
The department said it will continue releasing records in stages as reviews progress. No date has been announced for the next batch of documents.