Gambiaj.com – (WASHINGTON, United States) – The U.S. Justice Department on Friday released more than three million pages of long-awaited documents linked to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, triggering renewed scrutiny of several high-profile figures, including President Donald Trump, tech billionaire Elon Musk, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, though none has been accused of wrongdoing by law enforcement.

The massive disclosure, carried out under transparency legislation passed by Congress last year, includes FBI memos, emails, investigative records, and media clippings.

While officials cautioned that the files contain unverified and, in some cases, false or sensational claims, early reviews have already reignited political and legal controversy.

Trump Mentions and Unverified Allegations

President Donald Trump’s name appears repeatedly in the newly released material, most notably in an internal FBI email chain from August 2025 that catalogued tips and allegations involving Epstein’s associates.

The document includes several claims related to Trump, some highlighted by officials as “salacious,” but also clearly labeled as unsubstantiated and, in many cases, secondhand.

According to the document, some allegations lacked contact details for their sources, while others were not followed up or were deemed not credible.

A small number were forwarded for additional review. Trump has never been accused by law enforcement of Epstein-related crimes and has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

The White House referred inquiries to a Justice Department statement stressing that the files may include “fake or falsely submitted images, documents, or videos” and that the department was legally obligated to release them.

DOJ officials also said some claims involving Trump were submitted to the FBI shortly before the 2020 election.

Another set of emails, dated 2011, appears to show Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell discussing an accuser who worked at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort.

The correspondence suggests efforts to challenge the accuser’s account and briefly references the possibility of involving Trump, an idea Maxwell is shown discouraging.

The details align with the public account of Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s most prominent accusers, who said she was recruited while working at Mar-a-Lago.

Draft Indictment Hints at Broader Conspiracy

Among the most closely watched disclosures is a draft federal indictment from the mid-2000s that would have charged Epstein alongside three unnamed associates described as having facilitated encounters with underage girls. The proposed charges alleged a conspiracy to entice minors into prostitution.

The names of the alleged co-conspirators remain redacted, and the indictment was never filed.

Still, its existence is likely to intensify questions about why only Epstein and later Maxwell were prosecuted, and how Epstein ultimately secured a controversial plea deal in 2008 that spared him far more serious charges.

New Questions for Lutnick and Musk

The files also raise fresh questions about prominent figures who have publicly sought to distance themselves from Epstein.

Emails from 2012 show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick discussing a possible meeting with Epstein and inquiring about his location, despite Lutnick’s past statements that he cut ties with Epstein around 2005.

Another email indicates Lutnick invited Epstein, via his assistant, to a 2015 fundraiser for then–Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. It is unclear whether Epstein attended.

Contacted by the New York Times on Friday, Lutnick said he “spent zero time with him” and ended the call. CNN has sought comment from the Commerce Department.

Separately, the documents include emails suggesting Elon Musk explored the possibility of visiting Epstein’s private island in 2012 and 2013.

In one exchange, Musk asked which timing would feature the “wildest party,” and in another he discussed helicopter travel to the island, indicating he and his then-wife might attend. The records do not confirm whether any visit occurred.

Musk has previously said he rebuffed Epstein’s invitations. His representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Clinton, Bannon Also Surface in Records

The files continue to reference former President Bill Clinton, including a 2016 deposition in which Epstein repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights when questioned about Clinton.

Clinton has denied any wrongdoing and has said he cut ties with Epstein before Epstein was charged in 2006.

Documents also suggest a significant relationship between Epstein and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon. A 2020 FBI memo records a witness describing Bannon’s “relationship with Jeffrey Epstein,” though the witness was reportedly reluctant to elaborate.

Bannon has not been accused of wrongdoing, and CNN has reached out to his representatives.

Concerns Over DOJ Handling and Victim Privacy

Friday’s release was marred by renewed criticism of the Justice Department’s handling of the files. Victims’ advocates accused DOJ of failing to properly redact identifying information, potentially exposing survivors.

Bradley Edwards, an attorney who represented dozens of Epstein’s victims, said the department had violated victims’ privacy, while survivors told media outlets they found their names left unredacted.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche acknowledged that errors were “inevitable” given the scale of the release and said DOJ has set up a process for victims to flag concerns.

A Stark Reminder of the Victims

Beyond the political fallout, the files contain disturbing accounts of abuse that underscore the scale of Epstein’s crimes and the lasting harm to his victims. Several FBI memos recount graphic allegations of sexual exploitation of minors, many of whom never saw their cases fully adjudicated after Epstein’s death in jail in 2019.

As journalists, lawyers, and the public continue to sift through millions of pages, the disclosures are expected to fuel further debate over accountability, transparency, and the powerful figures who orbited Epstein for years, even as officials stress that allegations in the files do not amount to proof of criminal conduct.