Epstein Files Exposed: Transcripts and Handwritten Letters Now Public

In late December 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released a significant collection of previously confidential records tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The disclosure followed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the public release of federal documents connected to Epstein and those around him.

The release includes tens of thousands of pages of material. Among them are court filings, flight records, emails, photographs, and handwritten documents that had remained sealed or inaccessible for years.

A major development is the inclusion of grand jury transcripts. These records come from closed proceedings in which investigators and witnesses testified about Epstein’s criminal activities, offering rare insight into the investigative process.

Some transcripts contain testimony from FBI agents who interviewed underage girls, some as young as 14. The accounts describe alleged sexual exploitation, manipulation, and payments arranged by Epstein.

The files also reveal that Justice Department officials questioned former U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta regarding the controversial 2008 plea agreement that allowed Epstein to avoid more serious federal charges.

Personal and handwritten materials were also released, including a 2003 birthday book featuring messages from prominent individuals. One letter allegedly linked to Donald Trump drew attention, though Trump has denied authorship and called it a fabrication.

While the documents shed new light on Epstein’s network and the government’s investigation, many records remain redacted. Courts continue to weigh privacy and safety concerns, and lawmakers and advocates are pressing for greater transparency as more files are reviewed.