Justice Department documents related to the Epstein case spotted in public view, with only a portion remaining classified by the House committee.

House Oversight Committee Releases Documents on Epstein and Maxwell Investigations

The House Oversight Committee has made public a trove of documents related to the sex trafficking investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The release of these files comes as lawmakers continue to pressure for transparency and justice in the case.

Representative Johnson, R-La., emerged from a meeting with six survivors of abuse by Epstein and Maxwell on Capitol Hill, stating that the objective is to uncover the Epstein evils, prevent future occurrences, and ensure justice for the survivors. Representative Garcia also expressed their commitment, stating that they will continue to bring pressure and will not stop until justice is served for all survivors and victims.

The files include video footage from police searches, recordings and summaries of law enforcement interviews with victims, and hundreds of image files of years-old court filings related to Epstein and Maxwell. One of the most striking revelations is an audio file in which an Epstein employee describes visits of "very, very young" girls to Epstein's home. The man in the audio file also stated that more than a dozen girls might visit during Epstein's visits, and he was charged with cleaning the room where Epstein had massages, twice daily.

Some documents relate to Epstein's Florida prosecution and the conditions of his probation after his conviction. The newly released documents also include full transcripts and recordings of Maxwell's interrogation by the US Department of Justice, with all words intact except for victims' names, aiming for transparency; Maxwell answered all questions during the July session in a Florida courthouse. Additionally, a “birthday book” gifted to Jeffrey Epstein on his 50th birthday has been published, containing entries from friends and associates, including a prologue apparently written by Maxwell, shedding light on Epstein's network and connections.

However, some pages in the released files are almost entirely redacted, prompting frustration from some lawmakers. The clash suggests little has changed in Congress since late July, with members of both parties remaining dissatisfied and demanding more details on the years-old investigation into Epstein.

Democrats and some Republicans are attempting to maneuver around Johnson's control of the House floor to hold a vote on a bill requiring the Justice Department to publicly release files. Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, is leading the effort to force a vote on the bill, which would take weeks if successful.

Johnson is pressing for the inquiry to be handled by the House Oversight Committee and supports the committee as it releases its findings. The House speaker and the bipartisan group of lawmakers met with the survivors of abuse by Epstein and Maxwell on Capitol Hill.

Some documents had already been public, but the release of these files provides a more comprehensive look at the investigations into Epstein and Maxwell. The Associated Press contributed to this report. (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)