In a chilling snapshot that freezes the stomach, a never-before-seen photo shows Jeffrey Epstein grinning beside pop icon Michael Jackson, while another captures former President Bill Clinton lounging poolside with Ghislaine Maxwell and a redacted young woman draped over him.T

Washington, D.C. – December 21, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Justice has begun releasing a massive trove of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking investigations, unleashing thousands of pages and hundreds of photographs that offer chilling glimpses into the financier’s lavish lifestyle and associations with the global elite.

On Friday, the DOJ posted over 13,000 files to its online “Epstein Library,” including evidence seized from Epstein’s properties, flight logs, phone records, and grand jury materials. The release complies partially with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed by President Trump last month, mandating disclosure by December 19.

Among the most striking revelations are haunting photographs: Epstein shirtless on a couch; Bill Clinton in a hot tub and swimming pool with Ghislaine Maxwell; Epstein posing with celebrities like Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Diana Ross, Kevin Spacey, and Chris Tucker; and Prince Andrew lounging across young women, with Maxwell overseeing. Other images show Epstein’s opulent homes filled with nude paintings, framed checks, and drawers stuffed with photos of powerful figures.

Investigative details emerge too, including redacted passports of young women from multiple countries, text messages about “recruiting females,” and complaints to the FBI alleging Epstein stole and sold explicit photos of minors as far back as 1996. Surveillance clips from his jail cell and notes from assistants highlight his meticulous operations.

Yet the release has sparked controversy. Heavy redactions obscure vast sections—one 119-page New York grand jury transcript is entirely blacked out—and at least 16 files, including one showing a Trump photo in a drawer, vanished overnight. Deputy AG Todd Blanche promised more drops in coming weeks, citing protection for over 1,200 victims.

Bipartisan lawmakers slammed the handling. Co-sponsors Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) called it non-compliant, exploring legal action. Democrats accused selective editing to shield elites, while victims like Marina Lacerda decried it as another failure.

Amid echoes from Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir Nobody’s Girl—detailing her terror as Epstein’s “sex slave”—these files revive scrutiny of unprosecuted enablers. Though no “client list” appeared and Trump’s mentions are minimal, the haunting visuals underscore Epstein’s web of influence.

As additional tranches arrive, including unsealed grand jury records, the public awaits fuller truths about one of history’s most notorious scandals.