The US Justice Department has disclosed additional documents from the Epstein Files, but reportedly 37 pages are still missing from public records. Among the latest files released on Friday is a report alleging that Donald Trump sexually assaulted a woman, introduced to him by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein when she was a minor.
In an FBI interview, the unnamed woman claimed that the US President “struck her after she bit him on the penis” and “pulled her hair and punched her on the side of her head.” Despite the release of these 16 new pages containing shocking claims, an investigation reveals that 37 pages are still undisclosed from the public documents.
Earlier in January, the US Justice Department published over three million files related to Epstein, including emails, images, and videos that garnered global attention. However, an independent investigation by National Public Radio found that 53 pages appeared to be missing initially, and with the latest release, 37 pages remain unaccounted for. These missing pages are said to contain notes from interviews, license records, and reports from law enforcement concerning Epstein and his criminal activities.
While survivors of Epstein have not accused Mr. Trump of any crimes thus far, his name appearing in the Epstein Files does not indicate wrongdoing. The Justice Department has explained that any files withheld from the public are either privileged, duplicates, or related to ongoing federal investigations.
The recently released files, which were initially classified as duplicates, contain redacted information, including parts of files, images, and emails. Justice Department officials stated that redactions were made to protect the identities of victims, but some pages have extensive redactions, with sections blacked out entirely.
Among the most recent documents released is an FBI interview with an alleged victim who claimed abuse by Donald Trump. The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, dismissed the allegations as baseless, citing lack of credible evidence from a woman with a troubled criminal history. Leavitt emphasized that President Trump has been cleared of any wrongdoing based on the Epstein Files.
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