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The "Epstein files" is an informal term that people online use to refer to the trove of court documents, flight logs, government memos, testimony transcripts, and investigative reports connected to Jeffrey Epstein, the financier and convicted sex offender who was arrested in 2019 on federal charges of sex trafficking of minors. He died in jail under circumstances that sparked a tidal wave of speculation and conspiracy theories.
Here's what "the Epstein files" usually refers to:
1. Court Documents and Depositions
These include unsealed court records from civil lawsuits, especially Giuffre v. Maxwell, where Virginia Giuffre (one of Epstein's most prominent accusers) sued Ghislaine Maxwell (Epstein’s longtime associate). These documents name high-profile individuals and contain detailed accusations, flight records, and testimony about Epstein’s alleged abuse network.
2. Flight Logs
Epstein owned a private jet nicknamed the "Lolita Express". Flight logs list celebrities, politicians, royalty, and academics who flew with him—some many times. The presence of these names in the logs doesn’t necessarily prove wrongdoing, but the implications have fueled speculation.
3. Black Book
Epstein's so-called "little black book" was a contact list including phone numbers and addresses for hundreds of wealthy, famous, and politically connected individuals. It was obtained by authorities and later leaked.
4. Investigative Files and FBI Notes
The FBI and various law enforcement agencies compiled extensive investigative files over the years, some of which have been made public through FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests or leaks. Many parts remain redacted.
5. Unsealed Lists / Witness Testimonies
More recently, additional names of people associated with Epstein—including public figures—have been unsealed in court as part of Maxwell’s legal proceedings or follow-ups to Epstein’s death.
