By STEPHEN GROVES, Associated Press
House Democrats have unveiled a new set of photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, showcasing his connections with prominent figures as the Department of Justice faces a deadline to release its case files on the late financier by the end of the week.
The photos, part of over 95,000 received by the House Oversight Committee, were subpoenaed from Epstein’s possessions following his death in 2019. A law signed by President Donald Trump mandates the Justice Department to release its case files on Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell by Friday, sparking intrigue over potential revelations about Epstein’s associations with individuals like Trump, Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, and others.
The released images include Epstein with notable figures like Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem and Bill Gates, as well as photos from a 2011 dinner attended by philanthropists. The committee emphasized that no allegations of wrongdoing were made against the individuals in the photos.
Additionally, the photos featured redacted passports, visas, and identification cards from various countries, along with images of Epstein with unidentified women or girls. The committee redacted information to protect the privacy of potential victims.
Rep. Robert Garcia, the committee’s ranking Democrat, called for the DOJ to release the Epstein files, citing the need to uncover the truth behind the case.
