The estate of Jeffrey Epstein has turned over more documents to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. This is the third batch of records sent to lawmakers. The new delivery adds to the growing investigation into Epstein’s finances, contacts, and influence before his death.
New Materials Delivered
The latest files include unredacted calendars, call logs, and cash ledgers. Lawmakers also received a name that had been hidden in Epstein’s “50th birthday book.” The committee has not yet released the identity. Members said they will make the records public once they remove the names of possible victims.
A committee aide confirmed the update. “We plan to release the records once victims’ names are redacted,” the aide said.
Redactions and Victim Protections
Epstein’s lawyers explained their approach in a letter to the committee. They said they cut names and contact details of women listed under “Massage New York” and “Massage UK.” These redactions aimed to protect possible victims from exposure.
The lawyers later admitted one redaction was a mistake. After reviewing, they confirmed that the hidden name did not fall into a protected category. That name has now been shared with lawmakers. The estate also handed over an additional address book.
High-Profile Connections
The “birthday book” remains one of the most debated documents. Created in 2003, it contains notes and signatures from famous contacts. One note, reported as sexual in tone and signed by Donald Trump, has triggered lawsuits and denials.
Trump said he never wrote the message. He filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, which broke the story. His lawyers call the note fake. The publisher says it will fight the claim in court.
Former President Bill Clinton’s name also appears in Epstein’s materials. Clinton admits he had contact with Epstein but denies visiting Epstein’s island in the Caribbean. That site is linked to several abuse allegations.
Political Pressure Mounts
Lawmakers from both parties want a full release of Epstein-related files. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) are leading a discharge petition to force a House vote. The petition is close to reaching 218 signatures, which would trigger a vote without leadership’s approval.
House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) says his committee’s probe already goes further than the Justice Department’s review. He points to the estate’s cooperation and the new evidence, such as wills, ledgers, and contact lists, as proof.
DOJ Response Under Fire
The Justice Department has faced growing criticism. Earlier this year, the DOJ and FBI said Epstein died by suicide in 2019 and that no other charges would be filed. The statement fueled anger and conspiracy theories.
The Oversight Committee then subpoenaed the DOJ. So far, the department has provided 33,000 pages of records. Lawmakers believe there are about 100,000 pages in total. Democrats on the committee argue most of the delivered files were already public. They want faster access to the rest.
A Case That Refuses to Fade
Epstein’s 2019 arrest and death remain a source of public suspicion. His network of wealthy and powerful allies continues to raise questions. Many believe the full truth has yet to come out.
Congress is now pressing for full disclosure. Each new set of records from Epstein’s estate adds pressure on both lawmakers and the Justice Department. The push for transparency is growing, and the fight over Epstein’s files shows no sign of ending.
Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/
https://knowledgenexuses.com/
