The release, which contains photographs of Trump, former President Bill Clinton and other prominent figures, comes amid next week's deadline for the Justice Department to give what files it has on Epstein to Congress.

In his ruling, Judge Paul Engelmayer cited a new law passed last month requiring the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein.

In a stunning reversal Wednesday, US President Donald Trump signed a bill mandating the release of government files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The documents could shed light on the full extent of Epstein’s criminal network and connections to the powerful, though experts warn redactions and legal limits may leave many details in the dark.

It is unclear whether the Senate would take up the measure if the House passes it. Trump would also need to sign the legislation to compel the release of the documents.

The US president also requested a probe into the late sex offender’s connections to JPMorgan Chase and ex-Treasury Secretary Larry Summers

Maxwell, a convicted sex offender connected to Jeffrey Epstein, was moved to a less restrictive federal prison this summer. Congress is investigating allegations of special treatment.

Virginia Giuffre’s family have said she “brought down a British Prince” declaring “victory” over Andrew.

Jeffrey Epstein associate was sentenced in 2022 to 20 years in prison for sex trafficking and related crimes

It came as a US judge denied a justice department's bid to unseal Florida court files on Epstein.

The US president accuses Wall Street Journal of libel over Epstein letter report