The US Department of Justice has released over 100 pages of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including his contact book and flight logs. The release follows a campaign promise by President Donald Trump to declassify more information about the Epstein investigation.
The documents name several high-profile figures, including Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Prince Andrew. However, being named in the documents does not imply any wrongdoing, and none of those individuals have been formally accused of crimes related to Epstein.
The release has sparked controversy, with some critics arguing that much of the information was already publicly available. A memo from the Justice Department stated that no further investigation into Epstein's death was warranted and that there was no evidence of a 'client list' of rich and powerful individuals involved in his trafficking ring.
In a separate development, the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump sent a bawdy birthday card to Epstein in 2003, featuring a naked woman and a note reading, 'Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.' Trump has denied involvement with the card and sued the Journal over the report.
The documents also include emails from Epstein's estate referencing Trump, with one alleging that Trump 'spent hours' at Epstein's home with a victim. Trump has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein.
