WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Justice has released additional FBI interview memos as part of its ongoing compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, including documents detailing allegations of sexual assault against former President Donald Trump. The newly released files center around interviews with a woman who alleges Trump assaulted her when she was a teenager in the 1980s. This development adds another layer to the complex legal and political fallout surrounding the late Jeffrey Epstein and his associates.
According to the FBI interview memos, the woman told agents in 2019 that Epstein transported her “off the island” of Little Saint James and to “New York or New Jersey,” where she was introduced to a wealthy individual identified as Donald Trump. She alleges that Trump then sexually assaulted her, with other individuals present whom she could not identify. The woman reportedly told agents that Trump said, “Let me show you how little girls behave,” before leading her to a room where the alleged assault occurred. She further stated that when she resisted, Trump struck her and had her removed from the room.
The release of these documents comes roughly a month after the Justice Department made over 3 million pages of files related to the Epstein case publicly available. The Department of Justice explained the delay in releasing these specific documents, stating they were initially “incorrectly coded as duplicate” materials. A statement from the department indicated that after review, 15 documents were found to have been improperly indexed and withheld. Five additional memos previously marked as privileged were also cleared for public release.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law by President Trump in November 2025, mandated the release of all investigative files related to Epstein’s case. The law was a direct response to public pressure and concerns about transparency surrounding the investigation. The Justice Department has stated This proves providing the complete set of documents to members of Congress, though the released files contain redactions to protect sensitive information.
The timing of this release has drawn scrutiny, particularly given the ongoing political climate. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a statement dismissing the allegations as “completely baseless accusations, backed by zero credible evidence.” Leavitt also questioned the accuser’s credibility, referencing her criminal record. She further suggested the Justice Department’s delay in releasing the information for four years under the Biden administration indicated a lack of merit to the claims. “The total baselessness of these accusations is also supported by the obvious fact that Joe Biden’s department of justice knew about them for four years and did nothing with them — because they knew President Trump did absolutely nothing wrong,” Leavitt added.
The Justice Department’s release included more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images alongside the millions of pages of documents. The files originated from five primary sources: the Florida and New York cases against Epstein, the New York case against Ghislaine Maxwell, investigations into Epstein’s death in both New York and Florida, a case involving Epstein’s former butler, multiple FBI investigations, and the Office of Inspector General investigation into Epstein’s death. Over 500 attorneys and reviewers within the Department contributed to the extensive effort.
The process of releasing these files has been complex, with the Department of Justice erring on the side of over-collection to ensure compliance with the law. Materials withheld from public release fall into several categories, including duplicate documents, information protected by deliberative process or attorney-client privilege, depictions of violence as defined by the Act, and materials unrelated to the Epstein or Maxwell cases. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (USAO-SDNY) implemented an additional review protocol to ensure no victim identifying information was released unredacted, as mandated by a court order.
This latest release of documents is likely to fuel further debate and scrutiny surrounding the Epstein case and its connections to prominent figures, including Donald Trump. The allegations detailed in the FBI memos represent a serious accusation, and their public disclosure adds another dimension to the ongoing legal and political ramifications of the Epstein scandal. The Justice Department has indicated it will continue to process and release documents as required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
The USAO-SDNY, under United States Attorney Jay Clayton, played a key role in ensuring compliance with the court order regarding victim privacy. This underscores the sensitivity of the information contained within the released files and the importance of protecting the identities of those who may have been harmed.
As the investigation continues and more information comes to light, the public will undoubtedly be watching closely for further developments. The Epstein case remains a significant legal and political story, with far-reaching implications for those involved.
Next Steps: The Justice Department is expected to continue releasing batches of Epstein-related files as they are processed and reviewed. Members of Congress are expected to review the newly released documents and may hold hearings to further investigate the allegations. The legal teams representing both sides are likely to analyze the documents for potential implications in ongoing or future legal proceedings.
