Although there was a lot of confusion on social media on what the documents actually were (many were linking to files that were online for years, and labeling them as new) the below are the actual records released.

Many have posted that some, if not all, have been available in the past.

They are added here to The Black Vault without editorial or comparison to previous releases.

The records below have been archived directly from the Department of Justice, and combined for easy viewing. There are bookmarks within the pdf files which differentiates the files that were released.

Original Department of Justice Press Release

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Today, Attorney General Pamela Bondi, in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), declassified and publicly released files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his sexual exploitation of over 250 underage girls at his homes in New York and Florida, among other locations. The first phase of declassified files largely contains documents that have been previously leaked but never released in a formal capacity by the U.S. Government.

“This Department of Justice is following through on President Trump’s commitment to transparency and lifting the veil on the disgusting actions of Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirators,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “The first phase of files released today sheds light on Epstein’s extensive network and begins to provide the public with long overdue accountability.”  

“The FBI is entering a new era—one that will be defined by integrity, accountability, and the unwavering pursuit of justice,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “There will be no cover-ups, no missing documents, and no stone left unturned — and anyone from the prior or current Bureau who undermines this will be swiftly pursued. If there are gaps, we will find them. If records have been hidden, we will uncover them. And we will bring everything we find to the DOJ to be fully assessed and transparently disseminated to the American people as it should be. The oath we take is to the Constitution, and under my leadership, that promise will be upheld without compromise.”

Attorney General Bondi requested the full and complete files related to Jeffrey Epstein. In response, the Department received approximately 200 pages of documents, however, the Attorney General was later informed of thousands of pages of documents related to the investigation and indictment of Epstein that were not previously disclosed. The Attorney General has requested the FBI deliver the remaining documents to the Department by 8:00 AM on February 28 and has tasked FBI Director Kash Patel with investigating why the request for all documents was not followed.

The Department remains committed to transparency and intends to release the remaining documents upon review and redaction to protect the identities of Epstein’s victims.

Document Archive

Full release of ‘First Phase’ Epstein Files – Combined PDF [342 Pages, 71MB]

  ‘First Phase’ .zip file of all archived but uncombined .pdf’s released by the Department of Justice (same files as above, different download format) [65MB]

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Note: These documents were unsealed and released publicly, and not forced through FOIA or a state “Sunshine Law.” They are added to The Black Vault due to the public domain nature of the records, and the immense public interest in the case. Credit to Axios for their reporting which aided in the below summary.

Central to these documents are mentions of roughly 150 people in previously redacted parts of the suit against Ghislaine Maxwell, who was sentenced last year to 20 years for her role in aiding Epstein’s abuse of teenage girls.

* Inclusion in these documents does not imply any accusation of wrongdoing.

Among the names, several prominent figures are noted, although their mention does not suggest illegal activities. Former Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, Michael Jackson, David Copperfield, and Stephen Hawking are referenced in various contexts, but without evidence of illegality. For instance, an Epstein accuser recalled a remark about Clinton and young girls, while a witness mentioned a casual reference to Trump. Allegations involving Prince Andrew are also detailed, though he has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

The documents’ release, orchestrated by Judge Loretta Preska of the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York, sheds light on various aspects of the case. This includes the 2017 settlement terms in the suit against Maxwell, initiated by Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s most vocal accusers.

Recognizing the public interest and the need for accessible information, The Black Vault is hosting these unsealed documents. This ensures that the documents are readily available to the public, especially given the frequent crashes and accessibility issues encountered on other platforms.

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The Unsealed Records Released Late January 3, 2024

Unsealed Court Documents in Jeffrey Epstein Case [943 Pages, 23MB]

SEE ALSO THESE DOCUMENTS RELATING TO JEFFREY EPSTEIN

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