Recently released files concerning sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have unveiled several photographs featuring notable figures such as Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Mick Jagger.
The Department of Justice unveiled around 300,000 files at approximately 4pm EST, complying with a federal law mandating their public release.
The full set of files was initially scheduled for release, but the DOJ announced shortly before the deadline that they couldn’t release all the documents on time.
They decided to release the documents incrementally instead.
Among the documents that were made public, certain photographs have captured widespread attention both in the United States and internationally.
The images include several of former President Bill Clinton, one depicting him swimming with Epstein’s confidante, Ghislaine Maxwell, and another intriguing painting showing him in a dress.
Additional photos show Epstein and Maxwell with other prominent personalities, such as Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Mick Jagger, Chris Tucker, and former Prince Andrew with Sarah Ferguson.
One particular photo shows Maxwell outside 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the British Prime Minister.
Despite the curiosity sparked by these images, their presence in the files doesn’t imply any illicit activities.
Bill Clinton addressed his connection with Epstein in his 2024 memoir, Citizen: My Life After The White House, stating: “The bottom line is, even though it allowed me to visit the work of my foundation, travelling on Epstein’s plane was not worth the years of questioning afterward. I wish I had never met him.”
Besides the celebrity-related images, the files contain several heavily redacted documents, including a ‘masseuse list’ with all 254 entries blacked out.
A grand jury document spanning 119 pages was also completely redacted, with no explanation given.
The documents further include handwritten notes, flight logs, a contact book, and a scrapbook with images of Epstein and women, captioned: “Is my cover blown?”
Additionally, US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche disclosed that over 1,200 victims and their families have been identified through the record review, with the files redacted to protect victims’ identities.