U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has confirmed that the Department of Justice has completed the public release of documents connected to convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein. The disclosure fulfills requirements under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
The final batch includes more than 300 high-profile names referenced within the files. Bondi clarified that inclusion does not imply criminal involvement, as references appear in various contexts throughout the documents.
No materials were withheld based on embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity, according to Bondi. Privileged materials covered by deliberative-process, attorney-client, or work-product protections were the only records excluded.
Among those named are Donald Trump, Bill Gates, Barack and Michelle Obama, Benjamin Netanyahu, Princess Diana, and Bill and Hillary Clinton. Entertainment figures including Barbra Streisand, Bruce Springsteen, and Kim Kardashian also appear, alongside deceased icons like Janis Joplin and Elvis Presley.
Despite the DOJ’s declaration of compliance, lawmakers argue additional transparency is needed. Representative Thomas Massie noted the legislation requires disclosure of internal memos about prosecution decisions. Representative Ro Khanna criticized the list format for lacking context.
Attorneys representing Epstein’s victims expressed concern over privacy protections, noting some materials included email addresses and nude images that could identify survivors. The DOJ acknowledged certain documents were temporarily posted in error and have been removed.
The Justice Department maintains full compliance with statutory requirements. However, debate continues over whether the disclosures provide sufficient clarity regarding investigative decisions, with lawmakers and victim advocates signaling ongoing scrutiny.


