The US president has called on the Justice Department to publish the names of those who worked with the convicted sex offender
The US president has called on the Justice Department to publish the names of those who worked with the convicted sex offender
Thousands of newly released documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein became publicly available on the US Justice Department’s website on Tuesday, including surveillance footage from the month he was found dead in his jail cell.The DOJ said the latest batch of released files contains claims against President Donald that are "untrue and sensationalist".
Officials say they have learned names of victims not previously known
New, explicit images of Ghislaine Maxwell have been released showing the convicted felon baring her breasts and another flashing her crotch.
Files include court records, travel photos, and redacted investigative material
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
He referenced the president by name multiple times in messages to Ghislaine Maxwell and an author in Trump’s orbit, according to emails released by House Democrats
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.