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DOJ Releases New Epstein Files After ‘Duplicate’ Error, Including Unverified Allegations Involving Trump
The U.S. Justice Department has released previously withheld documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation after acknowledging some records were mistakenly classified as duplicates. The files include unverified allegations involving President Donald Trump, sparking renewed political scrutiny over the handling of the Epstein case.
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By Aurax Radio — Updated March 7, 2026
File Photo: Trump and Epstein
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The U.S. Justice Department has released additional documents tied to the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after acknowledging that several records mentioning U.S. President Donald Trump were mistakenly withheld during earlier disclosures.
The newly released documents include FBI interview summaries containing allegations made by a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by Epstein and Trump when she was a minor in the 1980s. Officials stress the claims remain unverified and were never charged in court.
The files were originally excluded after being incorrectly categorized as duplicates during a document review process, according to the Justice Department
Redacted pages from the Epstein investigation files.
Justice Department acknowledges mistake
Justice Department acknowledges mistake
Officials said the documents were mistakenly excluded when the department released large batches of files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law requiring public disclosure of investigative records related to Epstein.
The files had been “incorrectly coded as duplicative”, meaning they were treated as copies of other documents and left out of earlier releases.
After media reports and congressional inquiries highlighted missing documents, the department reviewed the archive and released the additional records.
Political scrutiny intensifies
Political scrutiny intensifies
The release comes amid growing pressure from lawmakers regarding how the Justice Department handled the disclosure of Epstein-related materials.
Members of the House Oversight Committee have moved to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the department’s management of the files and delays in releasing documents.
The Epstein files have been released in several waves since late 2025, totaling millions of pages of records tied to the investigation of Epstein’s global sex-trafficking network.
File Photo: President Donald Trump speaking to the media 2017
Exterior of the U.S. Department of Justice headquarters in Washington.
What the newly released files contain
What the newly released files contain
Among the newly published materials are three FBI interview memos from 2019 documenting conversations with a woman who alleged she was abused by Epstein beginning at age 13 and described encounters involving Trump.
The documents summarize interviews conducted as investigators assessed the credibility of the claims.
Authorities say the allegations were not substantiated and prosecutors never brought charges against Trump related to the claims.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi speaking during a congressional hearing.
Trump denies allegations
Trump denies allegations
Trump and his administration have strongly rejected the claims referenced in the documents.
Officials have described the allegations as “false and sensationalist” and politically motivated.
White House representatives have also emphasized that the allegations were previously examined and never resulted in criminal charges.
Why the Epstein files remain controversial
Why the Epstein files remain controversial
The case surrounding Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, continues to draw public attention due to the involvement of wealthy and politically connected individuals.
Investigations into his activities produced millions of documents, including witness statements, flight records, financial records and law enforcement interviews.
However, the staggered release of these files, redactions and previously missing documents have fueled criticism from lawmakers and transparency advocates.
File photo of Jeffrey Epstein.
What could happen next
What could happen next
Lawmakers are expected to continue investigating how the Justice Department handled the release of the documents and whether additional records remain undisclosed.
Congressional hearings involving Justice Department officials could determine whether more Epstein-related files will be made public.
The case remains one of the most politically sensitive investigations in recent U.S. history, with scrutiny continuing over both the crimes committed and the handling of the evidence.
Sources: BBC News, Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, CNN, The Guardian, MSNBC / NBC News
Sources: BBC News, Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, CNN, The Guardian, MSNBC / NBC News
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