Guide to Accessing Newly Released Jeffrey Epstein Documents, Photos, and Videos
Following the Department of Justice’s massive release of records mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, millions of pages of documents, alongside thousands of photos and videos, are now available to the public. As of February 2026, the release includes approximately 3.5 million pages, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images related to the federal investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and his associates.
Official Government Access
The primary and most secure method for accessing these files is through the official Department of Justice (DOJ) portal. The DOJ has established a dedicated online archive located at justice.gov/epstein. This centralized library is organized into four distinct categories to help the public navigate the sheer volume of data:
1. Court Records: This section contains filings from over 50 criminal and civil cases, including the high-profile defamation suits and federal prosecutions in New York and Florida.
2. DOJ Disclosures: These are internal department records released specifically under the new Transparency Act signed in late 2025.
3. FOIA Releases: Documents previously released under the Freedom of Information Act are compiled here.
4. Congressional Batches: Materials previously provided to the House Oversight Committee.
Users can view these files directly in their web browsers or download them as PDF files. However, due to the high volume of traffic, the DOJ website has implemented a “waiting room” feature during peak hours to manage server load.
Accessing Photos and Videos
Unlike previous releases that were primarily text-based, the January 30, 2026, tranche includes significant visual media. These files are housed within the “DOJ Disclosures” section of the archive. The 180,000 images and 2,000 videos include evidence seized from Epstein’s properties in Manhattan and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Note that while these files are public, the DOJ has applied strict redactions to protect the identities of victims and non-public figures. Audio files in this collection often use a steady tone to obscure redacted names.
Alternative Searchable Databases
Given the technical difficulties occasionally affecting the government portal, several non-profit and news organizations have created mirrored databases that may offer easier search functionality.
CourtListener: Operated by the Free Law Project, this site hosts the unsealed court documents. While it has experienced crashes due to demand, it remains a reliable source for text-based legal filings.
Media Databases: Major news outlets, including CBS News and others, have indexed the files into searchable formats, allowing users to filter by specific names or dates without navigating the raw DOJ folders.
Privacy and Redactions
Readers should be aware that while the Epstein Files Transparency Act aimed for maximum disclosure, legal protections remain in place. The files contain extensive redactions concerning victims of sexual abuse. The Department of Justice has stated that any “identifying information” for victims has been removed, and certain graphic materials remain withheld or heavily obscured to comply with privacy laws.
* opb.org
* cbc.ca
* britannica.com
* wikipedia.org
* justice.gov
* hindustantimes.com
* aljazeera.com
* justice.gov
* hindustantimes.com
