The Department of Justice has agreed to provide Congress with documents from the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking investigation, according to Kentucky Representative James Comer, the Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee.
The records will be turned over starting Friday, as part of the committee’s broad subpoena to the Justice Department regarding the high-profile case.
Comer stated that the department’s commitment to transparency would ensure the American people receive information about the matter.
“There are many records in DoJ’s custody, and it will take the department time to produce all the records and ensure the identification of victims and any child sexual abuse material are redacted,” Comer said. “I appreciate the Trump administration’s commitment to transparency and efforts to provide the American people with information about this matter.”
The Jeffrey Epstein case has captivated public attention, with conspiracy theories surrounding his network of influential associates and allegations of a client list.
Epstein cultivated a social circle of public figures, including politicians and celebrities, fueling speculation about his activities.
The “Epstein files” refer to documents collected as evidence in the criminal cases against Epstein and his associates, including his contacts book, flight logs, and court documents.
Some of these documents have been publicly released in redacted form, revealing prominent individuals who traveled with Epstein or were in contact with him.
Notably, former US President Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, and Prince Andrew, Duke of York, are among those mentioned in the released court documents. However, most were mentioned in passing and not accused of any wrongdoing.
There has been a dispute over the release of these documents, with some arguing that they should be made public to shed light on Epstein’s activities and others claiming that they could contain sensitive information about victims or unrelated individuals.
The Justice Department has previously stated that it found no evidence of a “client list” or blackmail, contradicting claims made by some conspiracy theorists.
In July 2025, the US Justice Department released a memo concluding that there was no credible evidence to support claims of Epstein’s blackmail or a client list.
This stance has been met with skepticism from some quarters, including right-wing activists and influencers who believe that the documents should be released in full.
Donald Trump has taken a varying stance on the release of the Epstein files. During his 2024 presidential campaign, he pledged to release the files, stating, “yeah, yeah, I would.”
However, he later claimed that the files were falsified documents created by his political opponents. The controversy surrounding the Epstein files continues to draw public attention, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability.